The concept of Prakriti described in Ayurveda is also scientifically proven based on the science of genomics and the two decades of research undertaken by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). The campaign, a nationwide health awareness initiative, is spearheaded by more than 4,70,000 dedicated volunteers and aims to revolutionize healthcare awareness across India.
Minister Jadhav the Union Minister of Ayush expressed his satisfaction with the progress and emphasised the campaign’s role as a transformative step towards holistic well-being. “This initiative brings Ayurveda closer to every household, empowering citizens to understand their unique Prakriti and adopt personalized, preventive health practices,” the Minister stated.
‘Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan’, led by the Ministry of Ayush and managed by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), focuses on identifying an individual’s unique mind-body constitution, or Prakriti, based on Ayurvedic principles of Vata,Pitta, and Kapha doshas. This knowledge empowers participants to adapt their lifestyles, diets, and exercise routines for better health and disease prevention.
Highlighting the benefits, Shri Jadhav said, “Understanding one’s Prakriti and following the lifestyle advisory based on one’s Prakriti may help in enhancing physical and mental health, and may also help in the prevention of various diseases including non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This approach aligns with modern P5 medicine principles—predictive, preventive, personalised, participatory, and
precision medicine.”
Further, while responding to media queries, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha,Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, said, “Understanding one’s Prakriti is a gateway to personalised and preventive healthcare. NCISM, under the Ministry of Ayush, is playing a pivotal role in driving this campaign to every household, ensuring its success through dedicated efforts and innovative strategies.”
