(a) whether the International Conference on Ayurveda-2000 held recently in Chennai;
(b) if so, the details of the recommendations made in the Conference; and
(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?
(a) whether the International Conference on Ayurveda-2000 held recently in Chennai;
(b) if so, the details of the recommendations made in the Conference; and
(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY
WELFARE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI N.T. SHANMUGAM)
(a) Sowparnika Ayurvedic Foundation for Research, Health & Education in collaboration with other institutes organised International Conference on Ayurveda 2000 at Chennai.
(b)&(c) The organisers have informed that the recommendations made include upgradation of education, addition of more species of plants in `Ayurveda formulary`, removal of restriction on the use of plants of wild origin, setting of herbal plants Board, documentation of knowledge, expansion of panchkarma therapy, notification of Good Manufacturing Practices, excise relief and R&D support for use of active ingredients and injections. Most of the recommendations are already covered under existing schemes or new initiatives. Cultivation to substitute wild plants has started. Technical issues are examined by the Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Drug Technical Advisory Board.