WAC: International Delegates Meet Plans Global Campaign

PANAJI:
The International Delegates’ Assembly (IDA) at the 9th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) here has resolved to launch a global campaign to make Ayurveda a recognized healthcare system in over 100 countries across continents by 2025 with the support of all stakeholders.

One of the key sessions of WAC, delegates from over 53 countries attended the IDA held on Friday, which was addressed by Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai.

According to A Jayakumar, a Founder Trustee of World Ayurveda Foundation (WAF), the campaign will focus on getting Ayurveda included within the regulatory ambit of all major countries.

“ The core aim of WAC is to see that the entire humanity benefit from Ayurveda. The immediate goal is to make it an accepted system in at least in 100 countries in the next three years. This requires changes in the regulatory protocols of many countries. We will be making an all out effort to achieve this cherished goal with the support of all stakeholders, including the Ministry of Ayush,” Jayakumar said.

“We are confident that the Government of India will show the political determination to achieve this desired goal. It is really encouraging that Shri Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, declared at the IDA all support to the campaign”, Jayakumar said.

The IDA of WAC will function as a permanent platform of all stakeholder for coordinating and networking to take forward the campaign, he said.

This edition of WAC stands out on account of the large participation of international delegates. This shows the growing awareness about Ayurveda all over the world as a holistic wellness option, Jayakumar added.