MoU signed between AYUSH and Defence Ministries for integration

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Defence Shri Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated Ayurveda Palliative Care Unit at Palliative Care Centre, base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi. On this occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between the Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Defence for the Integration of AYUSH under the health establishments of Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS).

Army soldiers work in very challenging environmental conditions right from Glaciers of Siachin to the Desserts of Thar, which takes a toll on their physical as well as mental health. Ayurveda and Yoga can help the soldiers of the Indian army to attain the best of physical and mental health and can improve their endurance. Ayurveda medicines and Panchkarma procedures are very effective in treating the Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs). Under the MoU Ayurveda Units will also be established at Palliative Care Centre, Army Research and Referral Hospital, Air Force Hospital, Hindon, Ghaziabad, and Five identified Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme(ECHS) Polyclinics in Delhi –NCR.

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