Ahmedabad:Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth, who is on a seven-day official visit to India recalled on Tuesday the use of Indian traditional medicines in his country. He asserted that Ayurveda is officially recognised in Mauritius. Jugnauth was present as the chief guest in the groundbreaking ceremony of the WHO-Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of WHO chief Dr Tedros.
The Global Centre will compile evidence and data for the formulation of policies, standards and regulatory frameworks for safe, cost-effective use of traditional medicines, said Jugnauth at the inauguration ceremony. The Prime Minister of Mauritius also thanked PM Modi for associating with Mauritius on the occasion. He highlighted the importance of the indigenous medical system and herbal products in various cultures.
The Mauritius PM said that there could not have been a more opportune time than now for the establishment of the centre. He underlined the personal contribution of time by Prime Minister Modi in taking leadership in the establishment of the Centre. “We are extremely grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian people for this generous contribution," said Pravind Kumar Jugnauth. He also gave details of legislative recognition of Ayurveda in Mauritius since 1989 and thanked Gujarat for providing scholarships to students from Mauritius for studying Ayurvedic medicine in Jamnagar.
Later, Modi and Jugnauth took part in a roadshow here on Tuesday evening after arrival at the Ahmedabad airport. The two travelled in separate vehicles as people lined up on both sides of the road. The two-headed for the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar after taking part in the roadshow. Modi's cavalcade passed first, followed by cars in the Mauritian prime minister's convoy, officials said. Modi, seated in a closed car, was seen waving at the people.