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Health
Sikkim Chief Minister urges boost to Ayurveda and preventive healthcare
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🗓 23 Sep 2026, 09:02 PM
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The Chief Minister of Sikkim called for greater emphasis on Ayurveda and preventive health measures, urging the state to strengthen these sectors.
Gangtok, Sept 23 — The Chief Minister of Sikkim publicly urged the state administration to intensify support for Ayurveda and preventive healthcare, describing them as essential pillars for the region's health ecosystem. In a recent statement, the leader highlighted the need to integrate traditional medicine with modern preventive strategies to improve public health outcomes.
The call aligns with broader national efforts to promote indigenous health systems and reduce the burden of lifestyle‑related diseases. By reinforcing Ayurvedic infrastructure and preventive programs, the state aims to offer affordable, culturally resonant care to its citizens.
Officials indicated that the government will review existing policies, allocate resources for Ayurvedic training, and launch awareness campaigns on preventive health practices. The CM emphasized that such measures could enhance community well‑being and contribute to sustainable health development in the Himalayan state.
The call aligns with broader national efforts to promote indigenous health systems and reduce the burden of lifestyle‑related diseases. By reinforcing Ayurvedic infrastructure and preventive programs, the state aims to offer affordable, culturally resonant care to its citizens.
Officials indicated that the government will review existing policies, allocate resources for Ayurvedic training, and launch awareness campaigns on preventive health practices. The CM emphasized that such measures could enhance community well‑being and contribute to sustainable health development in the Himalayan state.