Stressing the need for evidence-based validation of #Ayurvedic therapies and approaches, Dr D C Katoch, Advisor, Indian Ministry of #Ayush, said the government has initiated various measures for development of the traditional medicinal system including standardisation, formation of essential drugs list and extension of insurance coverage. “The Pharmacopoeia commission has approved 645 medicinal plants and 252 formulations so far as Essential Drug List for #Ayurvedic treatment. For instance an #Ayurvedic product like #Chavanprash should consist of 48 prescribed ingredients. Similarly, insurance coverage has been extended to the sector. Nearly 147 insurance policy schemes by over 27 companies are now available for AYUSH treatment,” Katoch said during a webinar on the topic ‘Validation and Documentation in Ayurveda’ held on Saturday. The virtual session was organised by the Ayush Valley Foundation in association with the Ayurveda & Health Tourism Magazine as part of the National webinar Series ‘AYUSHVICHAR’.