Delhi High Court takes up public interest litigation on behalf of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) Union government seeking inclusion of Ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy in public health insurance scheme He instructed the Ayush Ministry to do so.
bench consisting of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora Directed the Department to determine the representative as expeditiously as possible based on reasonable orders.
The court disposed of a PIL filed by BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The suit was dismissed due to non-prosecution. However, the court reinstated it today after an application was filed seeking reinstatement of the matter.
The court perused the counter affidavit filed by the Ayush Ministry and said it is taking steps to include the Indian healthcare system in the National Health Protection Mission PM-JAY in coordination with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. .
“In view of the above facts and the fact that the petition was filed without making any representations against the respondents, this Court directs respondent No. 2 to dispose of the present petition. “2 (Ministry of Ayush) shall treat the writ petition as a deputation and decide it as expeditiously as possible on the basis of reasonable orders,” the court said.
It added that if Upadhyay is dissatisfied with the Ayush Ministry’s decision, he is free to take appropriate legal action in accordance with the law.
The court has made it clear that it has not expressed any opinion on the merits of this controversy.
For Upadhyay, India boasts of various indigenous medical systems such as Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, Siddha, Unani and homeopathy, whereas the central government’s plans are limited to allopathic hospitals and clinics. “These are rooted in India’s rich traditions and are highly effective.” To meet current medical needs. ”
Stating that India is a country rich in various great traditions of sages which are also mentioned in various available scriptures, Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, etc., the petition states:
“Unfortunately, our cultural, intellectual and scientific heritage has been systematically eroded due to policies instituted by foreign rulers and colonial-minded individuals. In addition to this, these foreigners, motivated by a profit-oriented approach, have unwisely implemented many laws and schemes during our country’s independence era, which have slowly undermined the rich heritage and history of our country. Ta.”
Mr. Upadhyay submitted that it is the duty of the nation to re-establish the country’s strong civilization, rich knowledge and cultural heritage. However, the Indian healthcare system is not covered by the Ayushman scheme, he added.
“It is important to note that according to the basic spirit of the Constitution, citizens of India have a right to health and also a right to choose their preferred treatment and doctor. Therefore, steps are taken in this direction. It is the responsibility of governments to take steps to ensure that health services have broad accessibility, that everyone has access to different types of services, and to ensure that the quality of these services is sufficient to improve the health of the population. “There is,” the petition states.
Title: Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay vs. Union of India and Others
