Shadow Correspondent
Kishtwar, Feb, 11
The Department of AYUSH celebrated the World Unani Day 2025 in the Kishtwar District with great enthusiasm and community involvement. The event is celebrated every year as the birth anniversary of eminent Unani physician, educator, and freedom fighter Hakim Ajmal Khan and honors the traditional practices of India’s ancient health system.
The whole event was organised under the directions and guidance of worthy Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Sh Rajesh Kumar Shavan. The event began with a welcoming of the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, Mr. Pawan Kumar Kotwal (the Chief Guest of the occasion), by Dr. Vikram Singh Jamwal , Nodal Officer of AYUSH Kishtwar.
Other dignitaries present in the occasion were ACR Kishtwar, DYSSO Kishtwar, DSEO, Ex En Jal Shakti, Ex En PWD (R&B), BMO Kishtwar, CDPO and others.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Mr.Pawan Kumar Kotwal, emphasized the role of Unani in modern healthcare and encouraged participants to integrate Unani principles into their daily lives. He highlighted Unani’s significance as an ancient science rooted in India that has now extended its influence globally.
Unani emphasizes disease prevention by addressing root causes, promoting a return to this traditional approach to health and well-being.
The District Nodal Officer Ayush Kishtwar further elaborated on the contribution of Ayush staff in spreading Ayush System medicare for the preventive health, particularly in building immunity and managing lifestyle diseases among the community . He urged the community to adopt these practices for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
The celebration aimed to raise awareness about Unani’s holistic health benefits and foster a deeper understanding of preventive healthcare methods rooted in this traditional system. The event included insightful lectures on Unani by Dr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat and others. The Department of AYUSH expressed gratitude for the community’s participation and pledged to continue promoting Unani across the region.
The program concluded with the presentation of mementos and certificates. Dr. Joneed Iqbal delivered the vote of thanks at the end on the occasion. This celebration in Kishtwar is part of a nationwide effort to revive and mainstream Unani as a sustainable approach to healthcare.
