India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
In a significant step towards integrating traditional Indian healing practices with modern disability rehabilitation, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has approved a series of collaborative research projects with the Ministry of AYUSH. These initiatives focus on leveraging Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy to enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities (PwDs), including those with neurodiversity, blood disorders, hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and age-related conditions.
The approvals were accorded during the 19th Governing Body Meeting of the National Fund for Persons with Disabilities, chaired by Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, DEPwD. Emphasizing holistic and evidence-based approaches, the projects aim to bridge research gaps, promote integrative therapies, and foster inclusive well-being for PwDs across India.
Key highlights of the sanctioned projects
A total of Rs. 5.26 Crore has been sanctioned under the National Fund for these projects, to be implemented through premier national institutes such as NIEPID (Secunderabad), SVNIRTAR (Odisha), AYJNISHD (Mumbai), and PDUNIPPD (New Delhi).
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