Swedish delegation visits Ayurveda institute in Panchkula

Chandigarh: A delegation from Sweden visited the National Institute of Ayurveda in Panchkula on Monday to learn about Ayurvedic treatment methods.The delegation appreciated the Ayurvedic treatment methods practiced at the National Institute of Ayurveda.Dr Gaurav Garg, medical superintendent, National Institute of Ayurveda, who received the visiting guests, informed the delegation that under the aegis of the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India, treatment was provided to patients through Ayurvedic medical practices under the guidance of vice-chancellor Sanjeev Sharma and dean Gulab Chand Pamnani.Dr Garg further said around 400 to 500 patients visit the institute daily for consultation and treatment across its 12 OPDs, where they were treated by specialist doctors.Medical officer Dr Shinsha organised a tour of the institute for the delegation and explained in detail the OPD and IPD facilities. The delegation visited the OPD and IPD sections. They also visited the Panchakarma unit, central laboratory, physiotherapy unit, pharmacy, registration branch, and operation theatre.Gabija Gadliauskaite and Rita Zilenaite, who led the delegation, appreciated the traditional Indian system of medicine and said the demand for Ayurvedic treatment was increasing in European countries, and people's trust in Ayurveda was becoming stronger.Many patients in several European countries are benefiting from Indian systems of medicine, they said.The delegation also praised the National Institute of Ayurveda for establishing a distinct identity in Ayurvedic treatment.The Swedish delegation is visiting India under the leadership of Swami Aditya, coordinator of the Indo-Baltic Society for Consciousness, Lithuania. They have toured different states of India, including tourist destinations as well as educational and Ayurveda-related institutions.MSID:: 129612258 413