‘Traditional medicine needs more research’

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Governor P Sathasivam urged for more facilities for research in the traditional methods of treatment, including ayurveda. He was delivering the inaugural address at the International Ayush Conclave at Kanakakunnu palace on Saturday.

“Ayush educational institutes must encourage research. The International Ayurveda Research Institute, which will be set up in Kannur, will act as a major centre for Ayurveda researches,” said governor Sathasivam. He also expressed hope that the conclave will sponsor research in the field.

Joint secretary of national Ayush mission P N Ranjith Kumar read out the message of Union minister of state for Ayush Shripad Yesso Naik at the conclave. The minister in his message said that Kerala is among the best performing states in the national Ayush Mission.

Addressing the good food conclave, organized as part of the Ayush Conclave, food and civil supplies minister P Thilothaman said that Malayalis should go back to the traditional eating habits in order to lead a healthy life. A discussion on ‘Healthy food for healthy life’, and a Business Conclave to discuss drug policy for ayurveda, siddha, unani and homeopathy were also held.

‘Spandanam’, Ayush public health project implemented by the Kozhikode district panchayat bagged the first prize of Rs 3 lakh at the LSG leaders meet of the conclave. The project aims at treating autism and growth disabilities in kids.

The second prize was shared by Harikiranam a project implemented by the Kattippara grama panchayat in Kozhikode, which is meant for ensuring healthcare for tribespeople and Jyothirgamaya Balya a project implemented by Nedumangad block panchayat, to ensure the safety and security of kids.