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Sikkim Chief Minister Urges Boost to Ayurveda and Preventive Healthcare
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 05:32 AM
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The Sikkim chief minister called for greater emphasis on Ayurveda and preventive health measures, urging the state to strengthen these sectors.
In a recent statement, the chief minister of Sikkim urged the state government to place greater emphasis on Ayurveda and preventive healthcare. He said that revitalising the traditional medical system and focusing on disease prevention are essential for improving public health outcomes.
The leader highlighted that Ayurveda, with its holistic approach, can complement modern medical services and help reduce the burden of chronic illnesses. By integrating preventive measures such as lifestyle counseling and early screening, the state can achieve better health indicators.
He called for concrete policy actions, including the allocation of resources, development of training programmes for practitioners, and the incorporation of Ayurvedic practices into existing health schemes. The chief minister’s appeal aligns with broader national efforts to promote traditional medicine as part of India’s healthcare strategy.
The leader highlighted that Ayurveda, with its holistic approach, can complement modern medical services and help reduce the burden of chronic illnesses. By integrating preventive measures such as lifestyle counseling and early screening, the state can achieve better health indicators.
He called for concrete policy actions, including the allocation of resources, development of training programmes for practitioners, and the incorporation of Ayurvedic practices into existing health schemes. The chief minister’s appeal aligns with broader national efforts to promote traditional medicine as part of India’s healthcare strategy.