Guwahati: Ayush minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday stated the northeast has a pure benefit to emerge as a hotspot for conventional medicines. If steps are taken, the area may emerge as a world chief within the sector, he added.
Speaking on the regional evaluation assembly of northeastern states on Ayush right here, he burdened on the necessity to encourage the usage of conventional medicines and practices within the area and pledged the Centre’s help.
“The idea behind this meet is mainly to integrate the northeast states and get their commitment for the promotion of Ayush in the region,” he stated. He stated cooperation of the states is required for the expansion of the Ayush sector and the Centre is even prepared to increase monetary help.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who attended the inaugural ceremony, stated the northeastern states can immensely contribute in the direction of the additional unfold of ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, unani and homeopathy.