NEW DELHI,24.08.20-The eminent panellist present during the session were Padma Bhushan and Padma Shree Awardee Vd. Devendra Triguna, President of AMAM, All India Ayurvedic Congress & Ayurveda Mahasammelan, Prof. Vaidya K.S. Dhiman, Director General, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, Mr. Pradeep Multani, Vice President, PHD Chamber, Mr. Arvind Varchaswi, Chairman, AYUSH Committee and Mr. Jitender Sodhi, Managing Director, AYUSH Herbs Pvt Ltd.

The session on Ayurveda was moderated by Mr. Vivek Seigell, Principal Director, PHD Chamber.

Mr. Pradeep Multani, Vice President, PHD Chamber in his Presidential address spoke how the entire system of Ayurveda has received more recognition globally during last few years. Mr. Multani also talked about the wellness Industry and the overall growth of its market size in India. He said that the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has been actively promoting the entire AYUSH & its benefits for taking the system ahead.

Mr. Jitender Sodhi, Managing Director, AYUSH Herbs Pvt Ltd said Ayurveda has been playing a major role during the ongoing pandemic times. Mr. Sodhi said that there’s an immense demand of Ayurveda immunity booster products in the market for building the immunity. He said Ayurveda has a vital role to play in building immunity and can save be a life saver during these times.

Mr. Arvind Varchaswi, Chairman, AYUSH Committee said that the entire AYUSH System holds great importance globally. The AYUSH system for the first time, has been recognized as essential commodities and services by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. He said that during the ongoing COVID times, yoga and pranayam can be highly beneficial in various ways.

Prof. Vaidya K.S. Dhiman, Director General, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India thanked all the panellists for joining the session. He said there’s a need to follow a balanced diet, maintain a healthy lifestyle and practice yoga to tackle the ongoing pandemic situation.

Prof. Vd Dhiman said the Rs. 4000 Crores have been sanctioned by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India to National Medicinal Plant Board to make the quality of the ingredients better and cheaper with an aim to double the income of farmers.

Padma Bhushan & Padma Shree Awardee Vd. Devendra Triguna, President of AMAM, All India Ayurvedic Congress and Ayurveda Mahasammelan in his address, talked about the AYUSH Karha which was distributed in New Delhi to all policemen for building their immunity during pandemic times.