“India’s traditional medicine system is not limited to treatment. It is a holistic science of life… Ayurveda goes beyond just healing and treatment,” said the Prime Minister.
Emphasising on taking a balanced diet, the PM said that good health is directly related to a balanced diet.
Modi pointed out that Yoga has proved immensely useful in fighting diseases like diabetes, obesity and depression.
He said while staying disease-free may be an important part of the life but ultimate goal has to be wellness.
He said that the world is looking for new dimension of health care delivery today.
“I am happy that by giving the slogan One planet our health WHO has promoted the Indian vision of One Earth, One Health,” he said.
Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and Director General of WHO Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus were also present on the occasion.
The PM laid down five goals for the new Center.
First, to create a database of traditional knowledge system using technology, second, GCTM can create international standards for testing and certification of traditional medicines so that confidence in these medicines improves. Third, GCTM should evolve as a platform where global experts of traditional medicines come together and share experiences. Fourth, GCTM should mobilize funding for research in the field of traditional medicines. Finally, GCTM should develop protocols for holistic treatment of specific diseases so that patients could benefit from both traditional and modern medicine.
GCTM will be the first and only global outpost centre for traditional medicine across the world.
Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth also thanked Modi for associating Mauritius with the occasion. He highlighted the importance of indigenous medical system and herbal products in various cultures.
