"True to the philosophy of development for all, health is being embedded in the growth story of India. India is at an exciting phase of development and being recognised at various global platforms to be charting an impressive growth curve," Nadda said.
He was speaking at the 20th convocation ceremony of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) at Bengaluru where Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu was also present.
"This is the right time to look for its expansion and to mainstream these approaches in healthcare. I am sure Yoga has much to offer in helping us manage these conditions. I would like NIMHANS to suggest methods and mechanisms that would further facilitate this integration," he said.
NIMHANS has taken steps to host the genetic and cellular repository of patients with mental health problems, which is a first-of-its-kind step in India, Nadda said.
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"The repository is being built under the prestigious and aspirational mission of the Prime Minister under the programme, 'Accelerating the application of Stem cell technology in Human Disease'.
"This is a giant collaborative effort that involves eminent and premier Indian institutions including NIMHANS, NCBS, Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, among others," he said.
Noting that NIMHANS has acquired facilities like Gamma knife, fMRI, PET - MRI, MEG, proteonomics laboratory, Nadda said that initiating a comprehensive centre for rehabilitation, centres for addiction medicine, well-being, public health, legal aid, brain bank are trend-setters as well.