Ayurvedic Sector in Kerala Calls for Dedicated Department
Ayurveda sector seeks separate department in Kerala
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Ayurvedic drug manufacturers in Kerala are advocating for a separate department for Ayurveda, similar to the Union Ayush Ministry. This request, made by the Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organisation of India (AMMOI), aims to address the current integration of modern and Ayurvedic medicine under a single department.
- 01Ayurvedic manufacturers demand a separate department for their practice.
- 02This request is made ahead of the Kerala Assembly poll results on May 4.
- 03Currently, Ayurveda and modern medicine are managed under the same department.
- 04The Deputy Drugs Controller for Ayurveda is currently under the State Drugs Controller.
- 05The separation aims to enhance the focus on Ayurvedic practices and regulations.
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Ayurvedic drug manufacturers in Kerala are pushing for the establishment of a dedicated department for Ayurveda, akin to the Union Ministry of Ayush, to better regulate and promote their practices. D. Ramanathan, general secretary of the Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organisation of India (AMMOI), emphasized that the current system combines modern medicine and Ayurveda under a single department, which may not adequately serve the interests of Ayurvedic practitioners. The call for a separate department comes just before the Kerala Assembly poll results, expected on May 4, highlighting the urgency of this request. The existing structure also places the Deputy Drugs Controller for Ayurveda under the State Drugs Controller, who oversees modern medicine, further complicating the regulatory landscape for Ayurvedic drugs. This separation is viewed as a necessary step to enhance the focus and development of Ayurveda in the state.
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The establishment of a separate department for Ayurveda could lead to improved regulations and support for Ayurvedic practitioners in Kerala.
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