Approaching Governments: A Step Towards National Recognition of Acupressure

Dear Friends,

We sincerely thank you for your valuable participation in the 20th Conference of 2018. Your contributions were instrumental in the fruitful discussions regarding the promotion of acupressure therapy, literature, instruments, various levels of training, and the development of courses across the country. The involvement of our zonal heads was particularly encouraging, as they expressed a strong commitment to advancing these initiatives under the umbrella of Acupressure Shodh, Prashikshan Evam Upchar Sansthan, Allahabad (ASPEUS).

Meeting with AYUSH & HRD Ministries

We are pleased to inform you that a crucial meeting was held between ASPEUS officials and the AYUSH & HRD Ministers, Government of India. The key points discussed were as follows:

1. Recognition of ASPEUS as an Institution of Excellence by the Government of India.
2. Engaging professionally trained acupressure practitioners (with over five years of experience) under the AYUSH ministry, allowing the benefits of acupressure to reach a larger population. As an initial step, permission for one year was requested under AYUSH to establish acupressure as a recognized system of treatment.

The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD), and the ASPEUS team presented on the aforementioned agendas.

Participants in the Meeting

• Hon’ble Ministers:

  1. Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State (I/c) AYUSH
  2. Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State (Health)

• Senior Government Officials:

  1. Dr. Balram Bhargava, Secretary, DHR & DG, ICMR
  2. Dr. S. Venkatesh, Director General Health Services
  3. Shri R.K. Manchanda, Director General, CCRH, AYUSH
  4. Shri Manohar Agnani, Joint Secretary (NHM), MoHFW
  5. Shri Sudhansh Pant, Joint Secretary, (ME), MoHFW
  6. Shri Roshan Jaggi, Joint Secretary, AYUSH
  7. Dr. Manju Bala, Deputy Director General (M), DGHS
  8. Dr. Yashovardhan Pathak, PS to MoS (AKC)
  9. Shri Devender Singh, Adviser to MoS (AKC)

• ASPEUS Team:

  1. Dr. J.P. Agrawal, Director, ASPEUS
  2. Dr. S.K. Goel, National Coordinator, ASPEUS
  3. Shri Vishal Jaiswal, Convener and Coordinator
  4. Shri Akhilesh Singh, Chief Coordinator (Delhi)

Presentation Highlights

1. Acupressure Recognition: The Director of ASPEUS highlighted the need for acupressure to be recognized by the AYUSH ministry as an independent therapy, noting that the Sansthan has been successfully working in this field for the past 24 years, with the therapy’s roots tracing back over 3,000 years.
2. Cosmic Connection: The presentation referenced the connections between cosmic elements and the human body, aligning acupressure’s principles with ancient Ayurvedic texts.
3. Prominent Cases: The Sansthan’s success in treating various medical conditions, such as arthritis, cerebral palsy, paralysis, spinal disorders, and heart diseases, was emphasized, with notable praise from Dr. Prakash Khetan (a neurologist listed in the Guinness World Records).
4. Regulatory Suggestions: It was suggested that the Government consider implementing regulations to prevent any misuse of acupressure practices.

Positive Response from Government Officials

The ASPEUS team submitted literature and representations to the concerned authorities. Both Hon’ble Ministers and government officials responded positively, discussing the prospects of introducing acupressure across the country.

Call to Action

Now, it is our collective duty to prepare ourselves for this nationwide task. All therapists are requested to:

• Stay updated with the latest research and advancements made by ASPEUS.
• Participate in specialized capsule courses, residential trainings, and correspondence programs.
• Initiate acupressure treatment in your respective cities, towns, and rural areas.

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation in the 21st National Conference, scheduled for 9th to 13th November, 2019. Enrolment has started—book your place in advance. Terms and conditions are available on the Sansthan’s website.
 

 

National Conferences and Special Training Events

• 23rd National Conference: Held from 18th to 22nd November 2021.
• 24th National Conference & Super Advanced Training: Conducted from 23rd to 27th November 2022.
• 25th National Conference & 1st International Super Advanced Training: Organized from 23rd to 27th November 2023.

These conferences played a significant role in advancing the cause of acupressure therapy by engaging national and international participants in specialized training and discussions on the latest research and treatment techniques.

Meeting with AYUSH & HRD Ministries

The meeting with the AYUSH & HRD Ministries to promote acupressure therapy was attended by several prominent dignitaries and government officials. The attendees included:

• Ministers and Officials:
  • Shri Om Birla
  • Shri Harivansh Narayan
  • Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya
  • Hon’ble Shri Sripad Naik
  • Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey
  • Shri Nandgopal Gupta
  • Justice V.K. Birla
  • Justice Piyush Agrawal
  • Justice Rohit Ranjan Agrawal
  • Shri Dayashanker Mishra
  • Smt. Keshri Devi Patel
  • Shri D.S. Mishra
  • Shri Sanjay Srinet
  • Shri B.P. Jogdand
  • Justice Rajes Kumar
  • Justice Ashok Bhushan
  • Smt. Abhilasha Gupta Nandi
  • Dr. Raghuvendra Rao
  • Shri Ankit Kumar Agrawal
  • Prof. Tanuja Manoj Nesari
  • Justice V.K. Chaturvedi
  • Justice Sushir Kumar
  • Shri Arvind Kumar Chauhan
  • Justice Pankaj Mital
  • Shri Ganesh Kesarwani
  • Dr. Mahendra Singh
  • Shri Alok Tandon

This meeting reinforced the collaborative efforts between the Government of India and Acupressure Shodh, Prashikshan Evam Upchar Sansthan to formally recognize acupressure as a vital branch of alternative treatment under the AYUSH Ministry.