Jammu:Former Minister and State Vice President BJP Sh Sham Lal Sharma today highlighted the benefits of Ayurveda in building immunity and urged people to "have a look" at AYUSH Ministry's initiatives to stay fit amidst COVID-19 pandemic, saying 'Good Health is the harbinger of happiness'. He recommended everyone to adopt herbal medicines and enhance their body immunity as a part of a proactive measure to fight Corona Virus.
The former minister was speaking at the Ayush Medical camps held at village Bhalwal Bharat & Gurha Manhasa, Tehsil Pargwal of Khour Constituency here today. These camps were held with the support of AYUSH department .
Vice Chairman DDC Jammu Sh Suraj Singh, Ex MLA Sh Krishan Lal, District President Sh Jagdish Bhagat, BDC Chairperson Nisha Kumari,Sarpanch’s Polli Devi, Swarn Kanta Manhas,Yash Pal Singh and Block President Balinder Singh were present on the occasion.
During the medical camp, residents of the aforesaid areas were examined and a total of 500 medical kits containing pack of 5 medicines each were distributed among them with an aim to boost the immunity and as a preventive measure against COVID-19.
The former minister also briefed the inhabitants and party workers about AYUSH systems in health promotion and disease prevention. He emphasized over impact and instrumental role of Ayurveda in daily lives of human beings ever since it has evolved.
Sharma said Ayurveda could rightly be described as a holistic human science. "From the plants to your plate, from matters of physical strength to mental well-being, the impact and influence of Ayurveda and traditional medicine is immense," he said.
He also pointed out that the World Health Organization has also announced the setting up of the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India.
People are realising the benefits of Ayurveda and its role in boosting immunity, he noted, adding that the demand for its products has been steadily rising.
Sham Lal Sharma said that the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi has appealed everyone to boost immunity by following the guidelines laid by the Ministry of AYUSH. These guidelines are based on the Ayurveda and help in maintaining a healthy and happy life. He said that people should take care of their elders and kids by maintaining social distancing, wearing mask and boost their immunity as per guidelines framed by AYUSH which plays a vital role in maintaining optimum health and for defeating Covid 19.