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Business Standard
12-07-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
India first country to launch a traditional knowledge digital library: WHO
In a significant step towards global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", acknowledging India's pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems. The WHO release follows India's proposal on the subject, leading to the development of WHO's first-ever roadmap for applying AI in traditional medicine, the Ayush Ministry said in a release. As per the release, India's efforts to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance and amplify the strengths of its Ayush systems reflect the broader vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who seeks to position the country as a global leader in digital health innovation and the integration of traditional medicine. Speaking at the inauguration of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit in 2023, Prime Minister Modi said, "We have developed government policies and programmes inspired by the spirit of 'AI for all'. Our endeavour is to take full advantage of the capabilities of AI for social development and inclusive growth." Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, remarked that India's AI-led initiatives, mentioned in WHO's technical brief, reflect the deep commitment of Indian scientists to advancing traditional medicine through cutting-edge technology. The release highlighted that the WHO publication not only validates India's growing influence in the global traditional medicine landscape but also acknowledges several key Indian innovations in the AI and Ayush space. The WHO document showcases a range of AI-driven applications in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy, including diagnosis support systems that integrate traditional methods like pulse reading, tongue examination, and Prakriti assessment with machine learning algorithms and deep neural networks. One of the standout features in the WHO brief is the mention of Ayurgenomics, a scientific breakthrough that combines genomics with Ayurvedic principles. This initiative aims to identify predictive disease markers and personalise health recommendations using AI-based analysis of Ayurvedic constitution types. The document also highlights efforts to decode the genomic and molecular basis of herbal formulations for repurposing in modern disease conditions--a major leap in integrating traditional wisdom with contemporary science. India's initiatives to digitise traditional knowledge, such as the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), are praised as global models for the preservation and responsible use of indigenous medical heritage. Furthermore, AI-powered tools are being used for cataloguing and semantic analysis of ancient texts, enabling easier access to time-tested therapeutic knowledge. Another critical aspect recognised by the WHO is the use of AI for identifying drug action pathways, conducting comparative studies across systems such as Ayurveda, TCM, and Unani, and developing artificial chemical sensors to assess traditional parameters like Rasa, Guna, and Virya. These technological interventions are helping to validate and modernise traditional formulations. The document also applauds India's broader efforts in incorporating digital platforms for online consultations, promoting digital literacy among Ayush practitioners, and building interoperable systems to integrate traditional medicine with mainstream healthcare. The Ministry of Ayush has welcomed this recognition as a testament to India's leadership in creating a robust scientific ecosystem for traditional medicine. It also reaffirms the country's commitment to fostering global collaboration and responsible innovation, as envisioned under WHO's broader framework for AI and traditional medicine.
United News of India
13-06-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Ayush Ministry to host Yoga Connect on Saturday
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) As a key lead-up event to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), the Ayush Ministry will host 'Yoga Connect', a hybrid global summit on Saturday at Vigyan Bhawan here. The summit will bring together yoga gurus, policymakers, health experts, business leaders, researchers, and global influencers, both from India and abroad, an official statement said here. The event is being coordinated by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN). 'Yoga Connect' will follow a hybrid format, bringing together over 1,000 in-person participants along with virtual attendees from leading international yoga institutions and wellness communities. Experts from more than four countries, including Bahrain, the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea, will join the summit. A major highlight of the summit will be the release of 'Yoga Prabhava' report-a nationwide study conducted by CCRYN assessing the impact of IDY over the past decade. On the occasion, Decadal Impact of Yoga (E-book), Report on Scientometric Analysis of Yoga Research and Bhartiya Vriksha Vaibhavam: An Illustrative booklet highlighting the significance of native Indian trees and their relevance will be unveiled. Yoga Connect will see the participation of Baba Ramdev, Acharya BalaKrishna, HR Nagendra, Bikkhu Sanghasena, and Bharath Bhushan. 'Yoga Connect' is an opportunity to bring together people who are shaping the future of yoga. It marks ten years of India's global yoga movement, which began when the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Global yoga movement began with PM Modi's vision: Prataprao Jadhav
New Delhi: When the United Nations General Assembly adopted June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014 -- following the visionary call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- it marked the beginning of a global wellness movement rooted in India's traditional wisdom, said Union Minister of State for Ayush Ministry, Prataprao Jadhav, on Thursday. Addressing the media during the curtain-raiser event here for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), Jadhav reflected on how IDY has become a worldwide movement. 'From the record-setting first event in the national capital to celebrations in cities like Mysuru, New York, and Srinagar, Yoga has brought together people from across the globe in the pursuit of health and peace,' he said. The curtain-raiser event was held at the National Media Centre here and marked the formal beginning of the IDY 2025 celebrations. The national event this year will be led by PM Modi on June 21 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Speaking about the significance of this year's event, the Minister said that the 11th edition of IDY is not just a celebration but a call to expand Yoga's reach across society". 'This year's theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', is in line with the global health vision promoted during India's G20 Presidency and reflects the Indian ideal of 'Sarve Santu Niramaya' -- meaning 'May all be free from disease'," the Union Minister stated. The minister shared that the grand event in Visakhapatnam will see PM Modi leading the common yoga protocol session with over five lakh participants. At the same time, 'Yoga Sangam' sessions will be held at more than one lakh locations across the country, making it one of the biggest synchronised yoga demonstrations ever. He also praised the Andhra Pradesh government and its Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, for launching the 'YogaAndhra' campaign. This state-level initiative aims to create a community of 10 lakh regular yoga practitioners. As part of the lead-up to the main event, the Ministry has planned ten signature events over 100 days. These events are designed to engage people from all walks of life and promote yoga as a complete lifestyle. Some of these include 'Yoga Samavesh' for inclusivity and 'Yoga Bandhan' to promote international cooperation.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ayush ministry signs MoU with WHO to create module for traditional Indian medicine
Representative image (AI) NEW DELHI: In a step aimed towards global recognition of India's traditional medicine systems, the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a dedicated Traditional Medicine module within the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI). Signed by the Ayush Ministry on Saturday, the agreement aims to integrate traditional Indian practices- such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani- into WHO's international health intervention classification system. During the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about the development saying, "Friends, something has happened in the field of Ayurveda... Just yesterday, i.e. on 24th May, an MoU was signed in the presence of WHO Director General and my friend Tulsi Bhai," he said. He added, 'Along with this agreement, work has started on a dedicated traditional medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions. This initiative will help in making Ayush reach maximum number of people across the world in a scientific manner.' The ICHI system, which complements WHO's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), enables systematic documentation and coding of medical treatments and interventions. The new module will formally recognise therapies like Panchakarma, Yoga therapy, Unani regimens, and Siddha procedures in globally standardised terms. According to the Ayush Ministry, the benefits of this initiative include improved billing and pricing mechanisms, better integration of Ayush services into health insurance frameworks, streamlined hospital administration, enhanced clinical documentation, and stronger foundations for health research. Notably, the module will support global access to Ayush interventions and position traditional Indian medicine as an evidence-based component of international healthcare systems. Welcoming the partnership, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus posted on X, 'Pleased to sign an agreement for a $3 million contribution from #India to @WHO's work on traditional medicine and the International Classification of Health Interventions, with @moAyush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha. We welcome India's continued commitment to #HealthForAll.' The combined framework of ICD-11 and ICHI is expected to significantly bolster India's efforts to embed its traditional health systems within global healthcare governance and practice- underpinned by scientific validation and international standards.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha gets fourth extension
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday extended the tenure of Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha by a year till June 28, 2026. This will be his fourth extension on the post. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension in the tenure of Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, on contract basis for a period of one year beyond June 28, 2025, up to June 28, 2025, on existing terms and conditions, said an order issued by the Personnel Ministry. Kotecha is among the select group of lateral entry appointees who were picked by the Centre as specialists for government departments. In another departure from the convention of appointing a bureaucrat to the top post, the Centre had in 2017 appointed him as the Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush ( Ayurveda , Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy). He was given two-year extensions twice, first in 2020 and then in 2022. In June last year, his tenure was extended by one more year, which was to end on June 28, 2025. Kotecha, who was a chief consultant at the Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic in Jaipur, was appointed as a Special Secretary in the Ayush Ministry in June 2017. Later, he was appointed as the secretary. The Ayush Ministry was formed on November 9, 2014, to revive the profound knowledge of ancient systems of medicine with focused attention towards education and research in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. Earlier, the Department of Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy (ISM&H) formed in 1995 was responsible for the development of these systems.
