Bandipora, May 17: Dr. Ajay Kumar Tikoo, Director AYUSH Jammu & Kashmir, undertook an official tour of District Bandipora to assess the functioning of AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres (AHWCs) and review the implementation of AYUSH programs at the grassroots level.
During the visit, the Director inspected several AHWCs including AHWC Nadihal, AHWC Ajis, and AHWC Aragam. He interacted extensively with the staff, appreciating their dedication while also seeking feedback on day-to-day challenges, patient inflow, availability of medicines, and coordination with local communities.
The Director encouraged the staff to strengthen preventive health services, yoga-based interventions, and outreach activities, ensuring that AYUSH facilities remain accessible and effective for the public.
He also inquired about manpower availability, infrastructure facilities, and the overall health delivery system, while examining the implementation of AYUSH public health programs at the community level.
Later, a review meeting was convened in the office chambers of the District Nodal Officer AYUSH Bandipora. In the meeting, the Director was briefed about the number of AYUSH institutions functioning in the district, manpower strength and deployment and the implementation status of various components of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) at the grassroots level.
The Director was also apprised about the High-Altitude Medicinal Plant Nursery at Nyle, Gurez, which holds significant potential for medicinal plant conservation and cultivation in the region.
In his concluding remarks, Dr. Ajay Kumar Tikoo directed the District Nodal Officer, AYUSH, Bandipora, to prepare and submit a detailed District Action Plan for the year 2026–27 at the earliest, so that necessary actions and approvals can be initiated without delay.
The visit reflects AYUSH J&K’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery, promoting traditional medicine, and ensuring the effective implementation of public health programs across the district.
