Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday said there is a need for the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) to endorse India's traditional medicinal system and boost research on the subject.
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"We have a vast traditional knowledge and this needs to be incorporated in a holistic manner. ICMR need to go for cutting edge research and attract the best talent in the country which would be dedicated to research," said Nadda.
Nadda was speaking at a function to felicitate 43 scientists for their work in various areas including communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health and various other medical and bio-medical fields.
The minister also asked ICMR to list at least 10 major pressing challenges in the field of healthcare in India and find the local solutions to those challenges.
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"These suggestions will enable healthcare to become holistic and truly meaningful," he said.
Talking about the felicitation of scientists, Nadda said: "The awards will boost the morale of the recipients and inspire other scientists to consistently work towards making innovations more affordable." IANS
