Ayush organises yoga workshop for schoolteachers

Ayush organises yoga workshop for schoolteachers

Yashaswini S N & Charan CS, TNN Jun 26, 2012, 06.27AM IST

MYSORE: It is a widely acclaimed fact that yoga reduces anxiety and stress, resulting in good health, and that a yoga practitioner gets numerous health benefits. With this motto, the department of Ayush, in association with zilla panchayat, started yoga education camp for schoolteachers on Monday.Around 100 teachers from HD Kote are participating in the six day-yoga camp. Regional Telecom Training Centre has become a home for the participants for a week. They are being introduced to yoga, health and home treatment during a 12-hour session between 6am and 6pm. They are trained in different forms of yoga like Ashtangayoga, nature therapy, pranik healing, Ganapati exercise and the like.

Kerala may give tax concession on ayurveda medicines

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government is planning tax concession on ayurveda medicines along with other steps to boost the traditional system of medicine, said Mr Oommen Chandy, state Chief Minister.
Mr Oommen Chandy, said, “We are committed to set up authentic, quality products as well as classic, curative and promotional services such as wellness centres and ayurveda spas.We have now got the support of Sam Pitroda (adviser to the prime minister on public infrastructure, information and innovations) who is right now working on this. We are also looking at providing tax concession on ayurveda medicine.”
The state government had selected seven key areas in ayurveda for the wholesome development. VS Rajashekaran Pillai, former chief of Indira Gandhi National Open University, has stated that there is requirement to save and also boost the medicinal plants' plantation.

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ASU opposes Ayush dept's new draft rule on label of ISM

MUMBAI: Industries of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (ASU) have firmly opposed the provisions which are enlisted in the draft rule 161 that is issued by the Department of Ayush. As per the provision, it requires all the ASU manufacturers to provide extra details on the labels of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) which is covered under the patent or proprietary of ASU therapies.
The entire idea of approving this provision is not pointless at all. The main reason is to lead redundant uncertainty within the industry. In the joint meeting held on June 13, the industry has expressed all its related concerns to the department.
“It is not possible for us to incorporate both scientific as well as official name on a single label along with all the ingredients which can range from 60 to 90 at times based on the products. Most importantly, to incorporate all of them in a single label we will be forced to reduce the font size which will further lead to violation of weight and measurement act.” said Chandrakanth Bhanushali, general secretary, Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturer’s Association.

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Ayurveda Pharmacopoeia reconstituted as PCIM to take Ayush sector at next level

BENGALURU: Ayurveda Pharmacopoeia Commission is reconstituted as Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine (PCIM) by the Union government. The major reason behind the reconstitution is to take Ayush sector to the next level of growth.
As per the Central Council of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), provision under Rule 17.1 of the Rules and Regulations of Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine, it will properly focus on the groundwork of official formularies and pharmacopoeias of single drugs and compound formulations as well.
Other main task of the Committee will be to lay down tests for identity, quality and purity as well. These tasks would ensure consistency of the physical properties and active components as well. Two experts namely, Prof V K Kapoor and Prof Karan Vashist, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Chandigarh from the field of Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and Pharmaceutics are elected as non official members.

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Dept of Ayush forms 5 sub-committees, KIMMA included to review lab practices to test ASU drugs Nandita Vijay, Bengaluru Monday, June 25, 2012, 08:00 Hrs  [IST]     Department of Ayush has constituted five sub-committees under the  Ayurveda Siddha Unani Drugs Technical Advisory Board (ASUDTAB). The Karnataka Indian Medicine Manufacturers Association (KIMMA) has been selected as the industry representative under the Sub Committee three to review lab practices to test Ayurveda Siddha and Unani (ASU) drugs. The first Sub Committee will examine Schedule ‘Z’ and other relevant notifications. The second Sub Committee is formed to evaluate the proposed Retail Sale Licence for ASU Drugs. The third Sub Committee would review the Model Laboratory Practices for testing of ASU drugs. The fourth Sub Committee is formed to amend First Schedule of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 for the list of Authoritative ASU Books. The fifth Sub Committee is to examine Shelf life of ASU Medicines. In a communiqué vide Government Order No. K.11025/1/2012-DCC (AYUSH) dated June 19, 2012, sub committees under ASUDTAB (Ayurveda Siddha Unani Drugs Technical Advisory Board) an Apex body vide sec 33-C of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 are now formed. The key objective of the sub-committee is to advise the Central and State Governments on technical matters arising out of Chapter IV A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Industry is represented by Ayurveda Drug Manufacturers Association (ADMA) in Sub committees one and four, whereas Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organization of India (AMMOI) represents industry in Sub Committees two and five. According to JSD Pani, president, KIMMA, the move by the Union government to form sub committees is itself will give a fillip to the growth of the sector. The Ayush industry has now a path of progress. It is a step forward in making an effort to address the special issues of the industry where the industry is consulted through associations like ADMA and AMMOI. The regulatory decisions are also addressed after discussions with the stakeholders. “With the dire need for holistic care in the country where systems of Ayush and allopathy are being integrated into the healthcare space, we need to ensure that from research, manufacture to retail sales, the products will need to adhere to highest standards of quality. With KIMMA now being appointed to represent and review the Model Laboratory Practices for testing of ASU drugs, the focus will be to increase the scope for  quality of raw materials and process of research and development,” said Pani.

823rd Hamburg Port Anniversary

Germany. India will accompany the 823rd Hamburg Port Anniversary as a partner country with a colourful festival.

Friday, 20 April 2012

For visitors to the 823rd HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY, this year the Hanseatic city will open the gateway to India: as a partner country, the subcontinent will present a fascinating INDIA FESTIVAL. The programme will include Indian dances and music, crafts and typical Indian cuisine. In a tent city on the Hamburg fish market site, the partner country will provide information about travels to India, economic and scientific cooperation, healing methods like Ayurveda, Yoga and much more. The Indian Cabinet Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles Anand Sharma will inaugurate the festival on the 11th of May, which will also kick-start the nationwide "Days of India in Germany - Connecting Cultures" festival.

On the waterfront near the Altona Fish Auction Hall at the St. Pauli Fish Market, visitors to the Port Festival can experience the exotic and fascinating partner country India from the 11th to the 13th of May: Spread out over 40 stalls and a large stage, the sub-continent will present itself with a three-day INDIA FESTIVAL. "The birthday celebrations of Hamburg Port are an ideal platform for us to celebrate the close and friendly ties of India with Germany and Hamburg," said the Indian Consul General in Hamburg, Ms. M. Subashini. She has been preparing for the festival for almost a year -   along with the Indian Embassy in Berlin and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in New Delhi, and is also being supported by Michael Wendt, who as commissioner of the city has organised several events of respective partner countries over the years.

Visitors can explore and experience India first-hand: The Indian Tourist office with its "Incredible India" slogan will provide information on exciting trips through the fascinating sub-continent. The Indian Health Ministry will showcase the six traditional Indian systems of healing, namely, Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unnani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH). The Export Promotion Council for Handicraft (EPCH) and the National Centre for Product Design and Development will present artists and craft designers, who will display Indian crafts of varied design and also offer these on sale.

Research collaborations are also on the agenda: the staff of the Particle Physics Institute DESY, Hamburg, and FAIR, Darmstadt will explain together with their Indian colleagues about the work projects under the motto: "nuclear science made easy for everyone...". The Indian Ministry of Shipping will provide exciting aspects on the topic "Maritime India". The Indian cuisine will also not be missing: Restaurants from Hamburg and Ahrensburg (Shalimar, Shikara and Taj Mahal) will offer Indian delicacies and drinks under the slogan "Delicious cuisines from all the regions of India.

A colourful entertainment programme of maritime highlights

On the main stage famous dance and music ensembles from India will perform, including the group of Gujaratti folk dancers , as well as, dancers from the  Kedar Art Research Centre, including the actors of the Chinh festival that will give an insight into the tradition of Indian nomadic tribes . Dance groups from northern Germany and the Bangra dancers Dhadkan Punjab Di and the group Rhythms of India and the two singing taxi drivers from Hamburg "Lovely & Monty" will also perform on these three days.

A maritime climax will finally be a visit to the new Indian frigate INS TEG, which will be on its maiden voyage and will anchor in Hamburg as its first official foreign port. The TEG was built in Kaliningrad / Russia and was handed over to the Indian Navy in April 2012.

Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles, Anand Sharma will come for the opening and launch of the "India Year in Germany"

Hamburg's Mayor Olaf Scholz, together with his Indian State Guest, the Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles Anand Sharma will inaugurate the 823rd HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY on Friday the 11th of May at 1500 hours on board the museum ship "Rickmer Rickmers" .The Minister will be accompanied by economic and trade delegations who want to strengthen the contacts to Hamburg. At the same time, India will utilize the greatest port festival in the world as a prelude to the "Days of India in Germany - Connecting Cultures". Thus, Germany and India will set forth a programme to mark the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, which had kick-started in May 2011 with the trip to India by Chancellor Angela Merkel for the "Year of Germany in India". Indian events have been planned in various German cities.

Hamburg and India emphasize their close relationship with the INDIA FESTIVAL that will be held from the 11th to 13th of May. Both partners have been maintaining good relations for many years in the field of politics, economy, science, education and culture. The economic relations have been particularly inspired by India’s dynamic growth. A large part of the Indo-German trade volume is realized via Hamburg, and in 2011 it amounted to 1.26 billion euros. 570 Hamburg companies are involved in foreign trade with India, more than 35 Indian companies are based in the metropolitan region of Hamburg. Presently, more than 2600 women and men having Indian nationality are living in the Hanseatic city.

Hamburg and India - a growing partnership with perspectives

The main focal points for cooperation are the Chamber of Commerce Hamburg, the Hamburg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport and Innovation, and the Hamburg Business Development Corporation. Since October 2010,  the "Services for SMEs: market access India," a project of the Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWI) and the Foundation IGEP New Delhi, have been advising Northern German companies in India. And in January 2011, the Hamburg Senate’s office, the Chamber of Commerce Hamburg and the Port of Hamburg Marketing opened a representative office in Mumbai.

For decades now Hamburg universities and institutes have been cooperating with Indian elite universities and research institutions. In addition, the Hanseatic city maintains a lively cultural exchange with Indian artists and cultural workers. In addition to Hamburg's cultural establishments the resident Indian clubs play an important role. In October 2011, Hamburg celebrated the fourth India Week, an annual event that is held every two years, and presents the numerable connections between the Hanseatic City and the Indian subcontinent. The next India Week is planned for 2013. Already in October 2012, Hamburg's Mayor Olaf Scholz, will make his first trip to India with a high level delegation, in order to strengthen the connections of Hamburg to the subcontinent.

The HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY would like to thank all its sponsors, especially the principal sponsor AIDA Cruises – their support is essential to make the world’s greatest port festival possible.

IMPCOPS urges govt to include Ayush streams into NCHRH

IMPCOPS urges govt to include Ayush streams into NCHRH


The Indian Medicine Practitioners Co-operative Pharmacy and Stores Ltd (IMPCOPS), Chennai, has taken strong exception to the exclusion of Ayush streams (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy and Naturopathy) from the proposed draft bill of National Commission for Human Resources in Health (NCHRH).

IMPCOPS president Dr A Ramalingam said that the government of India has neglected the traditional systems of treatment of the country, and this deliberate action of the authorities will adversely affect the growth and development of the Indian systems. IMPCOPS will convey the views and suggestions of the manufacturers of all categories of Indian Medicine, in this respect, to the chairman of the parliamentary committee and to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat before the bill is introduced in Lok Sabha, he said.

“Ever since independence, the Ayush streams have been getting promotional encouragement from the government. The first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, had patronized the systems along with allopathy. Every year the Government allocates huge amount of money for the development of ISM. It has established several research institutions, manufacturing centres and hospitals all over India. Several acts and rules have been enacted in Parliament for the betterment of these Ayush streams. If this being the case, the exclusion of Ayush streams from the purview of NCHRH Bill is highly discriminatory and will not pave the way for conducive development of alternative systems in the country,” the IMPCOPS president, who is also a veteran Siddha doctor, said.

The Siddha system in Tamil Nadu and other streams elsewhere will get stunned if the proposed bill is passed in its present form. So, the Ayush streams need to be included in the NCHRH bill and suitable legislations pertaining to its growth must be made. “If it is excluded from the proposed NCHRH Bill, the future of Indian Medicine will be very bleak and uncertain and it will systematically degenerate the hitherto successful growth of alternative systems in India. In fact, India is the birth place of Ayush stream of medical disciplines. If it is not flourishing in India, where else will it flourish, he asked.

When asked whether he agrees with the idea of a separate Commission for Ayush human resources, Dr Ramalingam said first of all the Indian systems should be included in the NCHRH Bill, but a separate Commission is also welcome when these streams fully take root and enjoy the patronage of the Indian people. “But as of now, we strongly feel that separate Commission or Bill at this stage for the regulation of Ayush streams is unwarranted and it will lead to chaos and uncertainty,” he said.

The IMPCOPS president fully agreed with the argument of Ayurveda community in Kerala that the exclusion of Ayush streams would degenerate the growth and benefit of the country’s traditional methods of treatment. According to him researches and studies in the health system should not be in isolation both in allopathy and in Ayush streams. They must be complementary to each other. Both must grow under a single umbrella, he opined.

Dr Ramalingam expressed doubt over the support of allopathy doctors for the incorporation of Indian systems into the NCHRH Bill. He said there may be some hidden agenda to undermine the ISM System.

IMPCOPS urges govt to include Ayush streams into NCHRH

IMPCOPS urges govt to include Ayush streams into NCHRH

Ayush Dept plans Pan-India roll-out of telemedicine hubs to extend tertiary treatment in ISM

Ayush Dept plans Pan-India roll-out of telemedicine hubs to extend tertiary treatment in ISM

Joseph Alexander, New Delhi

Friday, February 17, 2012, 08:00 Hrs [IST]


The Department of Ayush is planning to expand the ongoing pilot projects of telemedicine services to more states and is targeting to set up one lakh nodes in the next five years to take the benefits of tertiary healthcare in the Indian systems of medicine (ISM) to the remote villages in the country.

Currently the project is being implemented at select places in Tripura and Bihar. Department has received such proposals from states like J&K, Punjab, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal. The department is planning a mega roll-out across the country under the 'Ayush and Public Health Scheme', sources said.

“Considering the huge utility of telemedicine facilities for rural and remote populations, particularly where even basic public health infrastructure does not exist, it is proposed to introduce Ayush telemedicine nationwide during the 12th plan for covering the remote areas of the country including north east and hilly states,” sources said.

Department of Ayush with the intention of increasing the outreach of Ayush services facilitated a pilot project of Tele-Homoeopathy in Tripura to provide health care through 10 centres coordinated by the State Homoeopathic Hospital, Agarthala. There being no enabling provision in any of the 11th Plan Schemes to support such a project, the financial support was provided by the National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata from its own funds.

Another such telemedicine project is being run in Bihar state where the patients with eye diseases are provided ayurvedic treatment. The project is undertaken through CCRAS for the advantage of patients that any time of the day they can walk into the kiosk, take consultation on video with a doctor sitting either in the PHC or Hospital.

This project is going on for the last one and a half years and found to be viable and successful. The project was selected for ‘Scindia Award’ given by Telecom Ministry and recently conferred with e-World 2011 Jury Choice Award under the Best Public Private Partnership initiative category jointly instituted by the Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies (CSDMS), Ministry of Communication & Information Technology, and Department of Telecom, sources said.