New Delhi, May 25 -- In a landmark development poised to transform the global standing of traditional medicine systems, an agreement was signed between the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 24, according to the official statement.

The agreement marks the beginning of work on a dedicated Traditional Medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).

As per the official statement, highlighting the significance of this achievement during the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: "Friends, something has happened in the field of Ayurveda as well, which you will be very happy to know about.

Just yesterday, on 24th May, an MoU was signed in the pres...