New Delhi : The Ministry of Ayush and the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi. This strategic partnership seeks to implement Ayush-based interventions to promote geriatric healthcare and combat substance abuse.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State Ministry of Ayush, and B.L. Verma, Union Minister of State, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Amit Yadav, Secretary and senior officials from both ministries were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister of State Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, stated, "Geriatric healthcare and substance abuse are critical areas that require special focus, especially as we face an ageing population and growing concerns around addiction. This collaboration between the Ministry of Ayush and the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment represents a significant step towards addressing these challenges. By leveraging the holistic approach of Ayush systems alongside social welfare initiatives, we aim to empower our senior citizens and those affected by substance abuse."
While addressing the gathering, the Union Minister of State, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, B L Verma, said, “Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our government has taken several steps to ensure the welfare of our senior citizens. The signing of the MoU with the Ministry of Ayush will benefit our senior citizens in a big way. The development of elderly-specific training modules, treatment protocols, yoga training programs, sharing of preventive and curative practices, etc., under the MoU will go a long way in enabling our senior citizens to lead a healthy life. By joining hands with the Ministry of Ayush, I am sure that together we can provide comprehensive services to the community.”
While highlighting the initiatives of the Ministry of Ayush for geriatric healthcare, the Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, stated, "We have various programmes and initiatives to address the challenges being faced by the ageing population, such as the Geriatric Healthcare Camps under the National Ayush Mission. The Ministry of Ayush remains committed to enhancing the health and well-being of senior citizens, and this MoU will boost our efforts to provide quality health care to the senior citizens."