Science should expand traditional medicine’s reach: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said traditional medicine was yet to receive the place it truly deserved and asserted that it should win trust through science to expand its reach further.
Addressing the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine here, Modi said strengthening research, use of digital technologies and developing a trusted regulatory framework will further bolster traditional medicine.
“There was once a perception that traditional medicine was limited only to wellness or lifestyle, but this perception is rapidly changing. Traditional medicine can play an effective role even in critical situations, and India is moving forward with this vision,” Modi said.
The prime minister said a large section of the global population has long relied on traditional medicine, yet it has not received the place it truly deserves despite its immense potential.
“Trust must be won through science and its reach must be expanded further,” he said, listing out steps taken by India to for scientific validation of traditional medicine.
He said that for centuries, Ashwagandha has been used in India’s traditional medical systems and its global demand rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic.