"Ayush for Old Age Home" campaign launched
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 18 2023:
National Ayush Mission, Manipur, Director of Ayush, Dr AK Lokendro on Wednesday launched the month long "Ayush for Old Age Home" campaign at Senior Citizens' Home in Kongba and Old Age Home in Monshangei.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr AK Lokendro stated that 'Ayush for Old Age Home' is a campaign implemented by the Directorate of Ayush, Manipur under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
He mentioned that the campaign was launched with the aim to provide the benefits of Yoga and Naturopathy to the inmates of the Old Age Homes.
He continued that during the campaign, Yoga instructors will visit the Old Age Homes daily to conduct Yoga sessions and Ayush doctors will carry out health check-ups for the inmates on every Thursday to motivate and keep the senior citizens healthy & fit.
"Under the Directorate of Ayush, Manipur, three hospitals have been opened at Singjamei, Monshangei & Konjeng Leikai to provide the benefits of Yoga and Ayush treatment to the public", said Dr AK Lokendro while adding that efforts have been made to increase the number of Ayush doctors and instructors in the hospitals.
As part of the event, Yoga mate, Ayush food supplement and medicines were provided to Senior Citizens' Home and Monshangei Old Age Home.