Dimapur Deputy Commissioner, N. Hushili Sema, and other officials after the declaration function of the “State AROGYA Fair 2013”. (Morung Photo)
Dimapur, March 16 (MExN): The inaugural function of the ‘State AROGYA Fair 2013’ was held today at the Dimapur District Sports Complex (DDSC), Dimapur. The fair is a comprehensive health fair on the Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) systems of Medicine. The fair is organized to highlight the strengths of the AYUSH systems and the inevitable linkages with the industry. It will also showcase the best and the latest development in the field of AYUSH.
Dr. Neiketou Angami, Member Secretary, State Organizing Committee, at the function stated that the fair is held with a major aim to create awareness to the community. He highlighted that the fair will hold display and sale of AYUSH medicinal plants and medicines, and also have live yoga practitioners.
Earlier, welcome address was given by Dr. Sukhato Sema, CMO, Dimapur. An overview of the ‘AROGYA fair’ was also presented by Team Leader, Department AYUSH, MOH & FW, GOI. A yoga demonstration was also held during the function and performance by Kenie Chale, Naga Idol finalist. Dr. Ditsolo Mero, MS, Dimapur DH, also stated vote of thanks.
The State AROGYA Fair 2013 will be held from March 16 to 19 at DDSC, Dimapur from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. State Arogya Fair is organized by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland and sponsored by the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare GoI. Avail free consultations by AYUSH specalists, live yoga demonstration, free health checkups by AYUSH doctors and distribution of medicines. Free distribution of information materials and screening of audio visual materials will also be held.
