Embassy of India in Kuwait organized an event to inaugurate ‘AYUSH Information Cell and Curtain Raiser for International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2021′ at the Embassy premises on May 21, in a hybrid format.
The event was one of the many events organized under the banner of the Indian Cultural Network (ICN), under India@75 and 60th Anniversary celebrations of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between India and Kuwait. The event also marks the Government of India’s initiative to spread awareness about the AYUSH Systems abroad.
Indian Ambassador H E Sibi George delivered the opening remarks on this prestigious event. The Ambassador, in his speech, welcomed and thanked the Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, and Diplomatic community for attending the event virtually. He paid tributes to all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and presented his gratitude to the Government of State of Kuwait and other Indian Associations & Groups in Kuwait for providing India with Medical Assistance in these very critical times.
The Ambassador underlined the importance of Indian Traditional Medical systems viz. Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Sidhdha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) in the current scenario with Ayurveda and Yoga in particular.
Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India inaugurated the AYUSH Information Cell virtually. He thanked the leadership of the State of Kuwait for hosting a large Indian community in Kuwait and the people of Kuwait for the care and support extended to the Indian community during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also acknowledged the support of Indian Doctors, Nurses, Scientists, and medical professionals for their unwavering spirit in the continued fight against COVID-19, all across the World and in Kuwait.
In his speech, the Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH appreciated the Embassy for initiating efforts for the establishment of AYUSH information cell in Kuwait for proper dissemination of Ayurveda knowledge and propagation of health through Ayurveda. The Secretary emphasized how AYUSH Systems of medicine are ideal for both disease prevention and healthcare.
In addition to the inauguration of the AYUSH Information Cell, in Kuwait; the Embassy felicitated AYUSH Promoters for their contribution and also released its first AYUSH Bulletin in Kuwait.
The event also witnessed a live demo of some Yogasanas, while following COVID-19 protocols.
The event received a huge response from Kuwait on the embassy’s social media.
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