Big push for WHO’s Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar | Ahmedabad News

Saroj Kumar
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Big push for WHO’s Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar

Ahmedabad: The WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) at Jamnagar will get an upgrade with the push in the Union budget of 2026-27. The finance minister, in her speech, mentioned that the upgrade of the centre at Jamnagar will be carried out “to bolster evidence-based research, training and global awareness in traditional medicine systems”.“The WHO center is for research and training and the budgetary announcement will give it a big push. With evidence-based research in ayurveda, that too backed by WHO, it will give global acceptance to ayurveda,” said Anup Thakkar, head of department of panchkarma, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar.“It will help in standardization of ayurveda drugs. Farmers who grow the herbs will also be benefited. It’s already proven that ayurvedic medicines are pro nature and do not have side effects,” he added.The GTMC was established in 2023 and is envisioned as a world-class research and development facility for traditional medicine systems. The WHO wesite indicates that India committed $250 million for the project. The centre is already operational with international and national ties.



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Saroj Kumar is a digital journalist and news Editor, of Aman Shanti News. He covers breaking news, Indian and global affairs, and trending stories with a focus on accuracy and credibility.
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