Minister of State for Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav has called upon citizens to make healthy living a family priority and adopt preventive healthcare practices.

 

Highlighting the significance of the Dhanteras festival, Mr Jadhav encouraged families to adopt healthier lifestyle practices, prioritise disease prevention and make conscious investments in their long-term health. 

 

Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Mr Jadhav said, Lord Dhanvantari is closely associated with Ayurveda, India’s traditional science of life and health.

 

Highlighting the contribution of Ayush systems in promoting preventive and promotive healthcare, the Minister noted that initiatives such as Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are helping expand access to Ayush-based healthcare services at the community level.

 

He also emphasised the importance of scientific research, quality standards and evidence-based practices to ensure that India’s traditional systems of medicine contribute responsibly to the country’s healthcare framework.