The meeting focused on advancing insurance coverage and policy initiatives in the Ayush sector to ensure wider accessibility and integration of traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare
The Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Prof (Dr) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, extended a warm welcome to Prof Bejon Kumar Misra, Chairman of the Core Group of Experts for Insurance, Ministry of Ayush. The meeting focused on advancing insurance coverage and policy initiatives in the Ayush sector to ensure wider accessibility and integration of traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare.
Recently, Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated the Project Management Unit (PMU) for Ayush Insurance–related matters at AIIA. During the discussion, Prof Prajapati emphasised that the PMU will provide a timely and transparent environment for stakeholders, facilitating effective implementation of insurance-related schemes. He assured that AIIA will play a pivotal role in ensuring easy access to information and the benefits of Ayush insurance schemes for the public.
On this occasion, Prof Prajapati also welcomed Dr Sanjay Srivastava, Vice Chancellor of Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad. The meeting with Dr Srivastava focused on exploring avenues for collaborative research and academic exchange to strengthen evidence-based practices in Ayurveda.
Prof (Dr) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati said, “AIIA is committed to fostering meaningful collaborations that bridge traditional wisdom with modern science. Strengthening research partnerships and policy frameworks such as insurance inclusion will significantly enhance the reach and credibility of the Ayush systems.”
These engagements highlight AIIA’s continued efforts to foster partnerships, promote policy innovations, and advance holistic health and wellness through the integration of traditional medicine and modern research approaches.
