In-principle approval to U’khand for unani college

The Centre on Friday gave in-principle approval for setting up a unani and homeopathic college in Uttarakhand and promised all possible help to the state in its endeavour to promote commercial production of herbs, saying that it had a great potential in the sector.

Inaugurating an ‘Arogya Mela’, Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) Shripad Yesso Naik said the Centre, in its new health policy, is attaching greater importance to ayush and other traditional systems of medicine and Uttarakhand clearly has a bright prospect as ayush has been an integral part of its culture.

“There is tremendous potential in the state in the field of herbal production. Considering growing inclination all over the world towards ayush, the Centre is going to redefine its role and scope in the new health policy. To achieve our goal in the health sector the potential of ayush will be harnessed on a larger scale.  If the state government sends a proposal to set up a unani and homeopathic college in Uttarakhand, the Centre will give its approval. The Ayush Ministry will also give all possible help for production of herbs,” he said. 

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Harish Rawat highlighted steps taken by the state to promote ancient Indian systems of health and medicine. “The state government has taken a big initiative to promote ayurveda and yoga. Half-a-dozen ayurveda hospitals have been opened whereas a number of yoga villages are being identified,” he said.