India, Feb. 12 -- In a landmark move aimed at improving the well-being of senior citizens and addressing the growing concern of substance abuse, the Ministry of Ayush and the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic partnership seeks to implement Ayush-based interventions to promote geriatric healthcare and combat substance abuse.

The MoU is a pioneering step to develop cooperative initiatives for health promotion among senior citizens and those affected by substance abuse. By leveraging the strengths of Ayush systems, both Ministries committed to working together on various initiatives, including awareness programs, capacity-building for service providers and th...