Call for Master Plan for Ayurveda

A Master Plan for developing Sri Lanka’s traditional medical sector- Ayurvedha - is required, and internationally recognised standards set therein.
The Sri Lankan traditional medical sector lacks international standards and technical expertise stultifying its growth potential and remaining insignificant, according to Ayurveda Department Commissioner Ms Ramani Gunawardena.
"Despite a large number of students who pass out from the Ayurveda Medical Council and other institutions, there has been a dearth of human resources and technical expertise in the Ayurvedic sector. There should be a proper method to absorb experts to the industry and it should be carried out continuously," said Ms Gunawardena.
She added that she had been appealing to the Management Services Department to introduce policies and standards to the sector, but to no avail.
It was noted that the Ayurvedic sector will be provided with the much-needed funds through the forthcoming budget. "However, useful as they may be, that in itself will not be sufficient. We need a Master plan and laid down policiy for the Ayurvedha sector, beginnning with quality human resource inputs," said Ms Gunawardena.

Source: The Island