Promote the wellness of Judges: Ayush Wellness Centres

On the occasion, the Supreme Court and the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement will allow for the establishment, operation, and provision of specialist services at an AYUSH holistic wellness center.

Background

• The National Health Policy 2017 advocated for incorporating the potential of AYUSH systems (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-rigpa, and Homoeopathy) into a pluralistic integrative healthcare system.
• In 2018, the Government of India announced that 1.5 lakh health and wellness centers would be established by transforming existing sub-health and primary health centres to provide comprehensive primary healthcare.
• As a result, it was decided that the Ministry of AYUSH would operate 10% of all sub-health centres as HWCs under Ayushman Bharat.

Key Points of MOU between AIIA and Supreme Court

• Cost and Time: Expenditure: ₹3399.35 Crore (approximately 2:1 between the centre and states). Time: Five years, from 2019-20 to 2023-24.
• The AYUSH HWCs operating under NAM will have the following objectives: To integrate a holistic wellness model based on AYUSH principles and practices into the existing public health care system, with a focus on preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care. Making AYUSH services available will allow the public in need to make informed choices. To raise community awareness about lifestyle, yoga, medicinal plants, and the availability of medicines for specific conditions based on the strength of AYUSH systems.
• Following consultation with the States/UTs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and other ministries involved, the Ministry of AYUSH has proposed two models for operationalizing AYUSH HWCs: Upgrades to existing AYUSH dispensaries, Upgrades to existing Sub Health Centres (SHCs).

Benefits:

• Improved access to affordable healthcare for all.

• Reduced demand for secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities.

• The self-care model resulted in lower out-of-pocket expenses.

• As mandated by the NITI Aayog, AYUSH will be integrated into the implementation of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

• Validated holistic wellness model in target areas.

Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre at SC Campus:

• The AYUSH WHC is a cutting-edge facility within the Supreme Court Complex.

• It provides comprehensive care for physical, mental, and emotional health.

• It promotes the health of the Supreme Court's judges and staff.

• This facility was established under the auspices of the Ministry of AYUSH, with the active participation of the All-India Institute of Ayurveda.

• The Ayush Wellness Centre at the Supreme Court Complex is a joint initiative of the Supreme Court of India and AIIA under the Ministry of AYUSH.

• The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has established centres in a variety of locations, including LABSNA, Safdarjung, and IIT.

• In this sequence, a comprehensive and integrated welfare centre will be established for the judiciary, judges, and other SC employees.

About the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)

• The All-India Institute of Ayurveda is India's public Ayurvedic medical and research institute, located in Delhi. It was established on February 7, 2016.

• AIIA aims to provide students with the basic tools they need to approach the science of Ayurveda in a structured manner. This will enable them to understand the subject matter of Ayurvedic literature. This will allow them to incorporate it into their clinical practice to benefit society.

AIIA aims to educate students on basic Ayurvedic concepts.

• To create a language lab in which the fundamentals of Sanskrit and other regional and international languages can be studied for scientific purposes.

• Create a Manuscript Unit for studying and researching original manuscripts that have yet to be discovered.

The AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre is a cutting-edge facility that provides comprehensive care with a focus on physical, mental, and emotional health. This initiative is a collaboration between the Supreme Court of India and the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) under the Ministry of Ayush, intending to improve the overall health of judiciary members and staff. The Centre is part of a larger vision to incorporate holistic and wellness practices into the daily lives of those who serve the nation's highest judicial institution, establishing a model for other organizations to follow.

The opening of the AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre on the Supreme Court grounds is a proactive step towards embracing a holistic approach to health and wellness. It reflects a growing recognition of the value of incorporating traditional practices such as Ayurveda into modern healthcare paradigms to ensure the well-being of people at all levels of society.

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