Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Prashanti Kutiram Golden Jubilee celebrations in Bengaluru ahead of the launch of the Namma Bengaluru Metro. During the event, he honoured H V Sheshadri and acknowledged the contributions of the mission led by Dr H R Nagendra and Dr R Nagarathna.
Modi highlighted the role of S-VYASA in developing a holistic healthcare approach by integrating traditional Indian practices with modern medical science. He noted that yoga and Ayurveda, when brought together with contemporary medical knowledge, can contribute to a broader approach to health and well-being.
S-VYASA's Approach to Holistic Healthcare
The Prime Minister spoke about S-VYASA's efforts to combine yoga, Ayurveda and modern medicine into an integrated healthcare system.
He also highlighted yoga's growing international reach and referred to initiatives undertaken in India to promote traditional systems of medicine. These included the establishment of the Ministry of Ayush and the National Turmeric Board.
His remarks placed emphasis on the role of India's traditional knowledge systems in healthcare and their relevance in contemporary society.
Modi Calls for a 25-Year Roadmap for India
During his address, Modi also referred to a World Bank report on poverty reduction in India. He highlighted the country's development journey and stressed the importance of long-term planning.
The Prime Minister urged the preparation of a 25-year roadmap to guide India's future development. He called for a forward-looking approach that could help shape the country's priorities and ambitions over the coming decades.
The Golden Jubilee event brought together themes of traditional knowledge, healthcare innovation and national development, with the Prime Minister recognising the contributions of institutions and individuals associated with the mission.
Read more: All India Story
Conversation
Be kind and stay on topic. Comments are moderated; abuse, spam and personal attacks are removed. Report a problem