OPENING REMARKS BY
AMBASSADOR OF INDIA SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH ON THE 5THAYURVEDA DAY ON 13
NOVEMBER 2020
Distinguished
participants,
Guru Gazi Baik,
Director of Ashram No.1, Maracay
Members of Gran
Fraternidad Universal,
Dr. Rosmira Milano,
ICCR Alumnus,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Today is a significant day as we
celebrate the 5th Ayurveda Day.
Unfortunately, we are also in the midst of global pandemic for many
months now. This pandemic has stretched
our resources, crippled economy and put burden on the health
infrastructure. It has brought out how
unprepared the world was to tackle this crisis.
2. It is, therefore, very timely that we are
celebrating the Ayurveda Day todayand we will discuss the role of Ayurveda
during COVID pandemic. Government of India under the leadership of Hon’ble
Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi has been at the forefront of this fight
against global pandemic. India has shown
that because of effective management, we have not only hadone of the highest rates
of recoveries in the world but also one of the lowest case fatality rates in
context of COVID-19. This is a
remarkable achievement of a country of India’s size. India has not only been tackling
its COVID-19 problem but is also at the forefront of contributing COVID-19
related medical equipment and medicines to the countries across the globe. On behalf of the Government of India, I had
the honour of gifting 4 tonnes of COVID related medicine to the Government of
Venezuela immediately after my arrival.
3. Friends, Ayurveda is called the science of
life which has roots in the evolution of medical system in India. Ayurveda has been providing remedies and
health benefits to millions across the world.
Government of India and its Ministry of Ayush is doing a great service
to the humanity through this unique medical system. While the world struggles with the side
effects of many medicines, Ayurveda provides a holistic response to many
diseases with almost no side effects.
4. Embassy of India in Caracas has been
organizing several lectures and has shared important information pertaining to
Ayurveda and its benefits. We are indeed
happy to note that Ayurveda is in great demand in Venezuela.In my interaction
with the leadership of Venezuela, I have found interest in Ayurveda as well as
yoga. Embassy of India will be happy to assist
interested parties in context of Ayurveda.
5. You may be aware that we have established
the Ayush Information Centre on 17 July 2017
in collaboration with the Gran Fraternidad Universal.
Gandhi Hall was inaugurated on 31 October 2018 and regular workshops on
Ayurveda and Yoga are being organised by the centre.
6. Friends, as you are aware, Ayurveda not
only provides relief from the ailments but gets to the roots of the problem. Ayurveda’s unique treatment principle is
known in reducing the burden of the disease and lowers both morbidity and
mortality. In today’s unprecedented time
of COVID-19, the issue of immunity cannot be overstated. Ayurveda is well known to increase the
immunity of a person and enables the ability to fight against the disease
causing organism.
7. Today, perhaps more than any other time we
feel the need to collaborate for the benefit of the greatest good of the
greatest number. India which has always
believed in the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam’ which means the world is
one family, stands ready to discuss how the world can benefit from
Ayurveda. Today’s event is an important
step in the right direction and I hope that you can take advantage of the same.
8. I look forward to today’s deliberations and
more importantly to the collaboration that we can forge in the field of
Ayurveda.
9. I thank you all.
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