Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud inaugurates the ‘AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre’ in the Supreme Court premises

On February 22, 2024 (Thursday), Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud inaugurated the ‘AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre’ in the Supreme Court premises located on the ground floor of the E-Block in the Additional building complex of the Court. AYUSH stands for Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. The inauguration event was initiated in the presence of Companion judges of the SC, Minister of AYUSH and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of State for Ayush Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai, Secretary  Ministry of AYUSH Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha and Director Secretary and other senior officers of the Ministry of AYUSH; Prof. Tanuja Nesari, Director All India Institute of Ayurveda. During the event, CJI said, “For me, this is a satisfying moment. I have been working on this ever since I took over as CJI. I am a proponent of Ayurveda and holistic lifestyle. We have over 2000 staff members, and we must look at a holistic pattern of living not just for the judges and their immediate families but for the staff members too. I am deeply grateful to all the doctors of All India Institute Ayurveda.” He also shared his experience with AYUSH during his battle with COVID-19 and the call he received from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Moreover, CJI explained “The facilities have been prepared scientifically, whether anti-skid tiles or treatment rooms. Ensuring that the restrooms are consistent with the nature of the treatment that is taking place. It is being looked into with a great deal of care.” As per the press release of PIB (Press Information Bureau), “The AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre in the Supreme Court premises is a state-of-the-art facility providing holistic care addressing physical, mental and emotional well-being, promoting overall health of the  Judges and staff of the Supreme Court of India. The facility has been set up with the active participation of the All India Institute of Ayurveda under the aegis of the Ministry of AYUSH.”