Context: In a first, India to get WHO traditional medicine centre in Gujarat under the Ministry of AYUSH.
Key Points

• It will be the first and only global outposted Centre (office) for traditional medicine.
• WHO GCTM would emerge as a centre of global wellness, bolster evidence –based research, training and awareness for Traditional Medicine.

Benefits

• To position AYUSH systems across the globe.
• To provide leadership on global health matters pertaining to traditional medicine.
• To ensure quality, safety and efficacy, accessibility and rational use of traditional medicine.
• To develop norms, standards, and guidelines in relevant areas.