A.Strengthening the Quality Control Laboratory

The quantum of Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic medicines used / procured in both public and private health sectors is huge. There has been wide ranging concern about spurious, counterfeit and sub standard drugs. In order to prevent the spread of sub standard drugs and to ensure that the drugs manufactured or sold or distributed throughout the state are of standard quality, drug regulation and enforcement unit has to be established in the state. The drug regulatory mechanism to be strengthened at the state level to improve the quality of drugs used in AYUSH and ensure proper standardization. The existing State Drug Testing and Research Laboratory (ISM) at Bhubaneswar shall also be modernised and strengthened for the purpose.

B.Strengthening the Drug Standardisation and Research Activities on AYUSH

Standardisation and research is an important activity in the process of development of a drug used for preventive and curative purpose. The major drawback in the development of AYUSH is lack of research and development activity on the drugs used for the System. It is estimated that there are 10,000/- plant species are found all over the world having medicinal properties. The following activities will be undertaken to strengthen the drug standardisation and research activities on AYUSH:

• 1.  It has been proposed to evaluate the chemical, pharmacological and clinical efficacy of the plant drugs.

• 2.  The phytochemical entities responsible for the therapeutic activity of the plant drugs used in AYUSH system will be evaluated through intensive R & D activity.

• 3.  The pharmacologically viable drugs will be screened clinically under WHO guideline to establish the therapeutic activity.

• 4.  Clinical trial on different diseases like Psoriasis, Liver disorders, Diabetics, Asthma will be conducted to establish the effect of various drugs used for such diseases.

• 5.  It has also been proposed to conduct literary research like translation of manuscripts and its publications.

• 6.  Re-vitalisation of the local health traditions and the knowledge of traditional drugs used by experienced local health traditioners will be gathered and documented.

C.Development of Herbariums and crude drug museums

• 1.   Herbarium will be developed in collaboration with the Forest Dept. in 15 selected Districts of the State.

• 2.   The existing Herbal gardens under the D.I.M. & H (O) will be strengthened with necessary infrastructure.

• 3.   One State Herbarium at DTL, Bhubaneswar shall be developed. This shall enable greater research and study on development and innovation in AYUSH Drugs.

• 4.   Plant extraction centres 10 selected areas will be developed for extraction and preservation of the plants for medicinal use.

D.Strengthening of the State and District Management System of AYUSH

• 1.   It is proposed to create necessary Managerial post in the State and District level for effective supervision and implementation of different activities.

• 2.   Necessary vehicles with supporting manpower has also been proposed to strengthen the supervisory

• 3.   Joint monitoring visits to health centres to be undertaken by both AYUSH and Health Care Officials at the District level's/State level.

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