India, Dec. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said traditional medicine does not get the recognition it deserves and has to win the confidence of the masses through science to expand its reach. Addressing the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, Modi said strengthening research, use of digital technologies and developing a trusted regulatory framework will further bolster traditional medicine.

"The one whose body maintains this balance is healthy. Today, restoring balance is not just a global cause, but a global urgency. We will have to take steps at an even faster pace to address it," Modi said. The Prime Minister said the question related to safety and evidence always crops up when it comes to traditional medicine.

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