Vice President Encourages the Promotion of Fitness Culture and Adoption of Traditional Medicine for a Healthier India

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Calls for Fitness Culture and Traditional Wisdom for a Healthier India

Belagavi, Karnataka – The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, emphasized the importance of cultivating a fitness culture across the nation to ensure every Indian is fit and healthy, contributing positively to India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

Speaking at the 18th Foundation Day celebrations of ICMR – National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM) in Belagavi, Karnataka, the Vice President highlighted the need to leverage traditional knowledge and wisdom for health. He praised India’s rich heritage of traditional medicine, including Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Yoga, and emphasized the harmonious balance between mind, body, spirit, and nature advocated by these systems.

VP Dhankhar called for the protection of biodiversity and traditional knowledge for future generations, urging every village to promote health consciousness and awareness. He emphasized the importance of focusing on medicinal and herbal plants as essential resources for addressing health needs.

Applauding the researchers at NITM for their efforts in developing affordable solutions for modern-day diseases, the Vice President appealed to corporate and public leaders to support research and development endeavors.

Following the NITM event, the Vice President delivered the Convocation Address at the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research in Belagavi. He encouraged graduating students to prioritize service over fiscal considerations and to catalyze change for a developed India by 2047.

Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot, the Governor of Karnataka, and other dignitaries were present at both events, underscoring the significance of the initiatives towards a healthier and more developed India.

Team@GQN.