Hyderabad, September 11 (Daily Kiran) : Prof. M. Srinivas, a member of the NITI Aayog, visited the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH) in Hyderabad on Friday. During his visit, he stressed the importance of adopting international standards to preserve India’s rich medical heritage and to enhance the institute’s global recognition.
Accompanying him were Dr. Shobhit Kumar, OSD (Health) at NITI Aayog, and young professional Dr. Janvi Prajapati. Dr. N. Srikanth, Deputy Director General of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), welcomed the group and provided insights into the institute’s various initiatives, digital portals, repositories, and historical research related to Indian traditional medical systems. He highlighted NIIMH’s significant role in documenting and preserving India’s medical heritage.
Dr. Goli Penchala Prasad, Assistant Director in charge of NIIMH, presented detailed information about the institute’s activities, key achievements, and milestones. During the tour, Prof. Srinivas inspected the museum, library, and research divisions, engaging with officials and project staff. He also viewed a documentary based on the ‘Agalya’ and the inscription of Rani Rudrama Devi developed under the SAHI project.
In his address, Prof. Srinivas praised the efforts of CCRAS-NIIMH in digitizing rare manuscripts and preserving historical scientific records. He emphasized the need for adopting international standards for the preservation and maintenance of the museum. Furthermore, he suggested initiating training programs, certificate courses, and joint post-doctoral programs to develop skilled human resources in the field of medical heritage preservation.
Prof. Srinivas advocated for NIIMH to evolve into an educational tourism center for students and professionals in medical and related fields. He called for special efforts to enhance the institute’s visibility and achieve global recognition. He recommended that NIIMH collaborate with regulatory bodies like the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine and the National Medical Commission to connect with students and educators. Additionally, he proposed the development of small museums in IITs and other nationally significant institutions to promote Indian medical heritage.
He commended the institute’s ongoing work in preserving India’s medical heritage and assured full support to strengthen its future activities. In the visitor’s book, he referred to NIIMH as a “temple” preserving India’s rich medical history and appreciated the commitment of the institute’s leadership and staff to safeguard this heritage for future generations.
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