Gangtok, July 18 -- Sikkim Health Minister GT Dhungel has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to promoting AYUSH, citing the state's abundance of medicinal plants and growing relevance of traditional healthcare systems.

Speaking to media persons on Friday, Dhungel emphasised that although Sikkim is geographically small, it is rich in biodiversity, particularly medicinal flora, which gives the state an advantage in contributing meaningfully to the AYUSH mission.

"Although Sikkim is a small state, it is rich in medicinal plants, making AYUSH highly relevant and important. Sikkim government is committed to promoting AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) in the state," Dhungel said.

He added, "The sta...