The Ayush OPDs, clinics, stalls and sessions are emerging as key attractions for devotees, pilgrims and visitors at the Maha Kumbh. Over 1.21 lakh devotees have availed Ayush services at these facilities.

The Ayush team at Maha Kumbh comprises 80 doctors across 20 OPDs to provide 24x7 medical services. These OPDs are equipped to address a wide range of common and chronic conditions. Foreign devotees are also utilising Ayush services, including OPD consultations. Also, daily therapeutic yoga sessions are being conducted from 8 to 9 AM at designated camps in the Sangam area and Sector-8, led by trainers from the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga. The participation of international devotees in these sessions highlights the growing interest and trust in Ayush services among the local and global public.

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These initiatives also focus on empowering devotees with knowledge of advancements in Ayush systems of medicine, medicinal plants, etc. The National Medicinal Plants Board put up a creative display of medicinal plants and also deployed experts to share information about these plants, including common benefits etc. Devotees were also informed about the potential financial benefits of growing these plants, and free saplings are also being distributed.

At the Maha Kumbh, the Ayush team has also arranged free distribution of medicines including immunity boosters and calcium tablets. In line with the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Ayush to ensure special attention towards the health of the elderly, the Ayush team at Maha Kumbh is dedicated to facilitating the elderly and extending Ayush services to them. As many as 45 per cent of the beneficiaries so far are members of the elderly population. Informative pamphlets on common ailments and their Ayush remedies are also being distributed.