Archive · 12 Jun 2025
AYUSH Minister Highlights Ayurveda as India's Soft Power
The Indian government is promoting Ayurveda, a traditional medicine system.
The AYUSH Minister says it's like India's soft power, gaining popularity worldwide.
A new documentary explains Ayurveda, aiming to show how it's backed by research.
The government believes in Ayurveda and wants more people to understand and trust it.
The documentary uses research to show Ayurveda's benefits.
Some people used to doubt Ayurveda, but now there is scientific evidence to support it.
This film seeks to present Ayurveda's current status.
AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav calls Ayurveda India's soft power.
The Minister stated that Ayurveda has global acceptance backed by modern medical research.
A documentary, "Ayurveda, The Double Helix of Life", was launched in Delhi.
The documentary addresses misconceptions and connects traditional knowledge with scientific research.
The film references over 1,000 peer-reviewed studies.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for AYUSH and Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav.
- What
- AYUSH Minister promotes Ayurveda as India's soft power, backed by research.
- When
- The statement was made at the launch of a documentary on Wednesday.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To highlight Ayurveda's global relevance and counter misconceptions.
Critics
Advocates
Ayurvedic Efficacy
Critics
Some critics doubt Ayurveda's effectiveness compared to other medical systems.
Advocates
Advocates believe that clinical evidence is now available, offering solutions for certain conditions.
- Minister
- Prataprao Jadhav
- Ministry
- AYUSH and Health and Family Welfare
- Documentary Title
- Ayurveda, The Double Helix of Life
- Documentary Director
- Vinod Mankara
- Studies Referenced
- Over 1,000 peer-reviewed studies