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The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science has initiated Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP) in 14 States through 15 Institutes under it.
The aim & objectives of THCRP are as under: -
To Study the living conditions of tribal people To Collect information related to health statistics To study dietetic habits, nature and frequency of prevalent diseases, use of common medicinal plants in the area To provide medical aid at the door steps of tribals.To propagate knowledge about Ayurvedic concept of Pathyapathya including hygiene habits, dietary practice. To prevent diseases by adopting healthy way of living & clean environment (Swachhata) To collect LHTs/folk medicines/ traditional practices prevalent in the area.
The targets set for 2017-18 & achievements so far are as under: -
Target (2017-18) AchievementPopulation to be covered for demographic studies - 100000100316 Population covered
Documentation of Local Health Traditions (LHT) /Folk Claims - 150159 LHTs/Folk claims documented
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