Staff Reporter / New Delhi
Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, has said that the government is moving away from a treatment-only model towards a more comprehensive focus on preventive and promotive healthcare.
Speaking at a departmental summit organised by the National Ayush Mission, Jadhav noted that the establishment of nearly 12,500 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the country has helped shift the paradigm from routine OPD services to a holistic approach. These centres, he said, aim not only to treat illness but also to promote wellness and reduce the disease burden through preventive practices.
The Minister stressed that holistic healthcare must become the foundation of India’s health system. “True health is not just the absence of disease, but the presence of balance—physical, mental, and environmental,” he remarked.
Looking ahead to Ayurveda Diwas on October 23, Jadhav underlined this year’s theme, “Ayurveda for People and Planet.” He said the theme highlights Ayurveda’s relevance in promoting sustainability, ecological balance, and overall well-being. By linking personal health with planetary health, Ayurveda offers lessons that are both ancient and urgently modern.
Calling upon all states and Union Territories, the Minister urged wider public engagement in the celebration of Ayurveda Diwas to ensure its message reaches the grassroots. “Ayurveda’s wisdom belongs not only in textbooks but in everyday life,” he said, adding that its principles can guide both individuals and communities towards healthier, more sustainable futures.