Tura, September 23: Garo HIlls joined the rest of the country in celebrating the 10th National Ayurveda Day, under the National Ayush Mission, with a special programme at the Tree House Resort in Tura. Under the theme “Ayurveda for People and Planet,” the programme focussed on promoting awareness of Ayurveda’s role in preventive healthcare, holistic living, and environmental balance.
Addressing the participants, chief guest and Rangsakona MLA, Subir Marak, highlighted the significance of Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old traditional system of medicine originating in India. He emphasised Ayurveda’s unique approach, which focuses on prevention, natural remedies, and personalised care that treats the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. He further lauded the efforts of the Ayush Mission in promoting traditional medicine and urged greater adoption of Ayurveda as a sustainable health practice that benefits both people and the planet.
Pearla Tatyana D. Sangma, Additional Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills, also addressed the gathering, underlining the relevance of Ayurveda in modern times and the importance of integrating traditional healthcare knowledge with public health awareness at the grassroots level.
A keynote address was delivered by Dr. Debabrata Das, focusing on Ayurveda’s holistic values in preventive and curative care. A presentation on the initiatives of the Ayush Department and the development of Herbal Gardens was made to the Ayush Society, Garo Hills Region, jointly by Dr. Senorita Areng, Dr. Silrik D. Momin, Dr. Bertha Bercy A. Sangma, and Dr. Ancy J. Marak.
On the occasion, several doctors and members of the society were felicitated for their contributions. The programme witnessed active participation from members of the Ayush Mission, doctors, medical practitioners, and students, reflecting the growing recognition of Ayurveda as a complementary and sustainable system of medicine.
