On the directions of the worthy Director AYUSH Jammu and Kashmir UT Dr. Mohan Singh ,Department of AYUSH Kishtwar today celebrated 6th National AYURVEDA Day here in the premises of Mini secretariat Kishtwar.
The main programme started with the welcome address of District Nodal officer Ayush Kishtwar Dr Taraq Hussain . Additional Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Kishori Lal Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion.
Staff of Ayush Department and ICDS remained present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion ADC Kishtwar underscored the importance of age old ayurvedic system of medicines that has contributed a lot in catering to the needs of common masses in their well being.
He also appreciated the role of staff members of Ayush department during crucial COVID-19 period.
Medical Officer Dr Monika Sharma, Medical Officer Dr joneed Iqbal besides Mohsin Doolwal , Health and Nutrition Mobilizer also spoke on the relevance of National Ayurveda Day and Poshan on the occasion.
Later Nutritional kits were distributed among the beneficiaries, staff and locals by AYUSH kishtwar in the presence of ADC Kishtwar. Approximately 150 Beneficiaries were provided Nutritional kits by AYUSH kishtwar on the occasion.
Besides the main event all the dispensaries of AYUSH Kishtwar also celebrated the AYURVEDA Day at their respective stations.