Kathmandu / Over 350 delegates from 14 countries including scholars, researchers, physicians, academicians, and policy makers in Ayurveda came together to participate and deepen their knowledge and share their experiences at the Seventh International Ayurveda Congress. Three days of seminars and presentations on the medical, herbal, pharma, engineering, science, and application of Ayurveda were held. Discussions and debate over topics relating to Ideal Health, Prevention of Chronic Disorders, and natural approaches to the reversal of ageing were held by leaders and experts in the field of Ayurveda.
The Prime Minister expressed, ‘The Government
of Nepal is willing to support Ayurveda for the research of indigenous
medicinal plants, and to develop Ayurveda Pharmacopoeia and formulary of Nepal.
Government will work to make policy for the collection, processing and
production unit in each Province. Government will support Nepalese Ayurveda
Companies to promote quality of Ayurveda medicines as per Good Manufacturing
Practice (GMP) Standards.
He further assured, ‘The Government will
promote Ayurveda Hospitals, Panchakarma and Wellness Centres for the promotion
of Medical tourism in Nepal.’
Explaining the cooperation between India and
Nepal, the Prime Minister mentioned, ‘Government of India and Ministry of
Ayush, India, have given high priority for the research and development of
Ayurveda and herbal industry in India. The Government of Nepal will work
together with the Government of India to promote Ayurveda as an evidence based
medicine in Nepal.’
Nepal is home to the Himalayas and bounteous
ancient Vedic traditions and wonders. Going centuries back, Nepal has a rich
history of Ayurveda and to this day it is recognised as a core part of their
culture and routine. Rare Ayurvedic medicines and herbs are also naturally
growing throughout the Himalayan valleys.
The Congress Patron Dr Tony Nader presented
via live video conference to the honourable Prime Minister and the delegates of
the assembly ancient Vedic technologies to resolve international conflicts and
tensions.
The conference programme was enriched by beautiful Nepalese Cultural music and dance
which brought joy to hearts of the delegates. Many also used opportunities for
visiting Pashupatinath temple and sightseeing of the beautiful nature.
This congress was a joint effort of the
International Maharishi Ayurveda Foundation, The Netherlands; All India
Ayurvedic Congress, New Delhi; the International Academy of Ayurved, Pune,
India; and it was supported by the Nepal Maharishi Vedic Foundation as the
local host, led by honourable Deepak Prakash
Baskota former State Home Minister and executive chairman of the
National Cooperative Federation of Nepal;
and the Ayurveda Doctors’ Association of Nepal (ADAN).
Two very significant international University
collaborations were entered into during the conference.
Maharishi International University in
Fairfield, Iowa USA entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kathmandu
University's Himalayan Centre for Asian Studies. John Hagelin, President of
Maharishi International University and KU Vice Chancellor Bhola Thapa executed
the wide-ranging understanding in the presence of the Prime Minister, the
Honourable Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
The Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and
Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, India also entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Maharishi International University which, among other
things, is intended to foster significant new joint research in Ayurveda by
these two leading global Ayurvedic academic centres.
In concluding the Resolution of the successful
Ayurveda Congress, special emphasis will be laid on exchanging ideas on how to
increase the acceptance and application of Ayurvedic methods all over the
globe. The goal is to formulate a Roadmap
for Holistic Health for All through Ayurveda as following:
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Establishing highest quality education and
training in Ayurveda for medical practitioners as well as for the public in
each country.
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Guiding the practice of various preventative
approaches in Ayurveda and thereby detecting and correcting physiological imbalances
in their early stages.
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Promote scientific research on Ayurveda to
showcase preventive and curative benefits in healthcare and encourage its
global recognition.
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Ensuring global availability of authentic
Ayurveda products by overcoming regulatory hurdles and implementing procedures to
guarantee safety and purity.
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Expansion of Public health campaigns of
Ayurveda and Yoga for the promotion of health of an individual in a theme of
“Ayurveda for all”.
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Promotion and Propagation of Ayurveda
Education with the establishment of Ayurveda Academy and operationalization
of the Yogamaya University for new
courses in Ayurveda Education in Nepal.
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Conceptualization of the Ministry of Ayurveda
and Alternative Medicine in Nepal and
Global Center for Ayurveda Research.
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