Last Updated on March 25, 2026 12:47 am by INDIAN AWAAZ
A AKHTER / NEW DELHI
In a landmark move toward holistic healthcare, Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced the commencement of the world’s first-ever clinical study to scientifically evaluate Ayurveda as an adjunct to standard Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment (ATT).
The collaborative initiative, undertaken by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), marks a significant shift in India’s strategy to eliminate Tuberculosis. Speaking at the launch in New Delhi, Dr. Singh emphasized that TB remains a challenge too complex to be handled by the medical community alone or governed solely by state policy.
“Tuberculosis is a serious challenge that requires a broader, collective effort. It needs active participation from families, civil society, NGOs, and social activists to be truly effective,” Dr. Singh stated.
Dr Singh, said that tuberculosis is too serious a challenge to be addressed by the government alone and equally too complex to be handled solely by the medical community.
He said while announcing the world’s first-ever clinical study that will scientifically evaluate Ayurveda as an adjunct to standard Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment (ATT) in New Delhi. The collaborative study, undertaken by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Department of Biotechnology, will examine the role of Ayurveda as a supportive therapy in tuberculosis care. Dr Singh stressed that tackling TB requires a broader, collective effort, with active participation from families, society, NGOs, and social activists. He further said that the collaboration between the Ministry of AYUSH and the Department of Biotechnology will extend beyond institutional boundaries and evolve into a truly multidisciplinary initiative. He highlighted that the outcomes of the study can be integrated with genomic research to create a more comprehensive and effective approach.
Addressing the event, Union Minister of State for AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav, today said that the treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) is not merely about eliminating the infection, but about ensuring the complete recovery of the patient. He said that the initiative reflects a broader healthcare approach that emphasises not just cure, but also improved nutrition, faster recovery, and better quality of life through the integration of traditional systems like Ayurveda with modern medicine.