The “Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan” campaign, held across Himachal Pradesh from November 26, 2024, to December 25, 2024, witnessed an overwhelming response and remarkable achievements. The campaign aimed to assess and record the prakriti (natural constitution) of individuals while raising awareness about Ayurveda and health. During this month-long initiative, a total of 2,073 volunteers actively participated, including 962 Ayurvedic Medical Officers (AMOs), 142 teachers, and 969 students. Collectively, they conducted an impressive 239,593 prakriti parikshan (nature assessments), with AMOs leading by performing 127,294 assessments. Teachers contributed 27,084 assessments, while students completed 85,215 assessments. Himachal Pradesh achieved a strike rate of 115.58, securing 5th position among all states in strike rate rankings and showcasing its strong commitment to the initiative.
The campaign also celebrated its top performers, recognizing outstanding efforts. Among the AMO volunteers, Dr. Deepika Chona from AHC Manjeer in Chamba district topped the list with 844 assessments, followed by Dr. Sumedha from Raipur Sahoran in Una with 804 assessments, and Dr. Karan Katoch from AHC Sirdi in Chamba with 715 assessments. Similarly, at RGGPG College Paprola, the top-performing teachers included Dr. Soni Kapil with 1,013 assessments, Dr. Pooja Makhnotra with 906 assessments, and Dr. Minakshi with 632 assessments. Among the students, Dr. Kamakshi led with 302 assessments, followed closely by Dr. Sahil Guleria with 300 assessments and Dr. Nitin with 296 assessments. This initiative has not only highlighted the active involvement of volunteers but also strengthened the state’s efforts in promoting health awareness through Ayurveda, marking a significant milestone in public health outreach.
Prakriti, in Ayurveda, is your unique mind-body constitution influenced by the three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. This Ayurvedic classification recognizes individual differences, meaning each person’s Prakriti influences their physical, mental, and emotional characteristics along with their response to environment and stress. Understanding your Prakriti helps you make lifestyle choices suited to your natural state, enabling you to live in balance and harmony with your own biological rhythms and that of environment. Prakriti awareness is a cornerstone of Ayurveda’s approach to personalized and predictive health and wellness, paving the way for a preventive and holistic lifestyle.
Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan: Himachal’s Ayurvedic Health Drive
