Kerala is set to be completely covered by the Ayurveda system of treatment following the government's decision to start Ayurveda dispensaries in four more panchayats.
The cabinet today decided to start Ayurveda dispensaries at Idamalakudi, Kantaloor, Kanchiyar and Veliyamattom, all in Idukki district.
"With this, all panchayats in the state will have government Ayurveda centres," Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told reporters here.
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