•           AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik praised Jiva Ayurveda as a national asset, affirmed all necessary support for growth

•           Took stock of how Ayurveda can play a larger role in the times to come as India emerges out of lockdown

•           Roadmap to enhance the role of Ayurveda telemedicine discussed to deal with public healthcare issues

•           Appraised the work done at Jiva and encouraged Jiva Doctors for an unbroken chain of service under lockdown

Union Minister of AYUSH, Hon'ble Shripad Yesso Naik visited Jiva Ayurveda on 28th June to take stock of the unbroken chain of treatment services offered by Jiva Ayurveda under lockdown. During the visit, the minister was apprised of the work done at Jiva Ayurveda based on Dr. Partap Chauhan's UN-award winning telemedicine model.

Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda with AYUSH Minister Shripad Yesso Naik

"Jiva Ayurveda is a big national asset. Today I had the opportunity to see the work done by Jiva Ayurveda and I am very happy to see that they have been doing great work to take Ayurveda worldwide. I congratulate Jiva on their exemplary work and I assure that the AYUSH Ministry will always be with them to extend all necessary support," said Shripad Naik.

Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda with AYUSH Minister Shripad Yesso Naik

Several key issues were discussed vis--vis the pandemic situation and how Ayurveda is poised to play a greater role in ensuring health and wellbeing as the nation emerges out of the lockdown in the days to come. Discussions were also done on the fact that preventive healthcare can play a huge role in empowering people against pathogenic health concerns by leveraging Ayurveda's proven efficacy in enhancing immunity.

Jiva Ayurveda had continued to provide consultations via telemedicine, both telephonic and video consultations under lockdown giving the masses an opportunity to get high-quality treatment from the safe confines of their homes. Shri Naik praised the dedication of Jiva doctors and encouraged them to continue their work.

The minister also visited Jivagram-Centre for Wellbeing, a state of the art Ayurvedic treatment center at Riwazpur, Faridabad. Shri Naik was given a tour of the holistic treatment infrastructure which includes Panchakarma, Yoga, Naturopathy, Meditation & Raga Chikitsha.

The hon'ble minister was welcomed by Shri Rishipal Chauhan, MD Jiva Ayurveda, Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director Jiva Ayurveda and Madhusudan Chauhan, Director Jiva Ayurveda along with other senior doctors from Jiva Ayurveda.