Amarjeet S Bhamra speaking at the festival of Bharat in The Royal Overseas League, Mayfair on deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the population of the world was discussed.

Amarjeet S Bhamra discussing the role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the population of the world with Tomas Pfeiffer, who has established a Foundation for Social Support in Prague, and is very keen to work with the APPG Indian Traditional Sciences to organise a joint conference on Integrative Medicines in Czech Republic in 2021.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting His Excellency the Indian Ambassador to Spain Hon. Sanjay Verma and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra invited to the British Association for Vedic Astrology Conference 2019 and spoke of the partnership between Jyotish-Yoga-Ayurveda. BAVA aims to preserve and promote the pure science of Jyotish. For the past 20+ years there has been a great revival of traditional Jyotish thanks to translation of many ancient Indian texts, as well as teaching from skilled practitioners, who have kept the tradition alive.  This has coincided with the development of the internet, so Jyotish has spread rapidly over the world. The accumulated knowledge of many generations of Jyotish experts have given us a remarkable system for guiding public and personal life. Astrology has always been popular with society’s leaders. Not only are many British monarchs on record as having their coronations and other key dates elected by the leading astrologers of the time, but many of the most prominent world leaders of recent decades have done so. This avoids the embarrassment resulting from launching projects on days that indicate failure.

Invited by His Excellency the High Commissioner of Mauritius to UK Hon. Girish Nunkoo, Amarjeet S Bhamra attending the 51st Independence Day and 27th Anniversary of the Republic of Mauritius at Copthorne Tara Hotel Kensington London. He highlighted the tremendous socio-economic progress achieved by Mauritius over the last 51 years since independence and spoke of the challenges that lie ahead, to which the Mauritian diaspora in the United Kingdom was invited.

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences organised Unani Medicine Day at Palace of Westminster. Ayurveda and Unani are ancient medicines and most of the pharmacopeia are household remedies.  Dr Mohammed Salim Khan, Principle of the College of Healing Arts UK, expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of AYUSH Government of India, and particularly Amarjeet S Bhamra in bringing the APPG to fruition to celebrate the Indian Traditional Sciences in the Parliament. Dr Khan delivered a brief history of his journey, including slides of his family who arrived in India as physicians in 1526, where they opened a hospital that is still functioning today. That hospital led to the 1908 launch of a school which was opened by Lady Dean, and became a leading school for Unani medicine that was ground-breaking by training women in this field. Later that same year, Hakim Khan created an Ayurveda and Unani Society, and in 1910 he helped to organise the All India Ayurveda and Unani Conference. In 1916, Lord Harding laid the foundation stone of the College was which opened in 1921 by Mahatma Gandhi.  This heritage of AYUSH and in particular Unani medicine, has a considerable pedigree, internationalising Unani Medicine. In Delhi, there is a hospital originally established by the British during their Raj, which is still running and sees some 300 people every day, free of charge, run by 6 Unani doctors.

(L2R Top) Dr Khan, Prof Simmonds, Amarjeet S Bhamra, David Tredinnick MP, Deputy Indian High Commissioner Hon. Charanjeet Singh, Virendra Sharma MP, Bob Blackman MP, His Excellency the Ambassador of Senegal to the UK Hon. Prof Cheikh Dieng, His Excellency the High Commissioner of Mauritius to UK Hon. Girish Nunkoo.

(L2R Bottom) Amarjeet S Bhamra, Deputy Indian High Commissioner Hon. Charanjeet Singh, His Excellency the Ambassador of Senegal to the UK Hon. Prof Cheikh Dieng.

Amarjeet S Bhamra with Bob Blackman MP Co-Chair All Party Parliamentary Group Indian Traditional Sciences. Bob is a Conservative Party politician serving as Joint Executive Secretary of the 1922 Committee since 2012, and has served as Member of Parliament for Harrow East since 2010.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Geoffrey van Orden Conservative MEP and Chairman India Delegation EU Parliament meeting at Royal Museum of Art and History. Geoffrey van Orden had earlier co-hosted with the APPG Indian Traditional Sciences the Ayurveda Day Colloquium at EU Parliament and discussed the preparation for the next event.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Jo Leinen German Socialist MEP and Chairman China Delegation EU Parliament meeting at Royal Museum of Art and History. Jo Leinen had earlier supported the APPG Indian Traditional Sciences Ayurveda Day 2018 Colloquium at EU Parliament and discussed the preparation for the next event.

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences 2018 Colloquium on Ayurveda Day at the EU Parliament. The host Geoffrey van Orden MEP reaffirmed a deeper and fuller engagement with the Commission to help frame debates, workshops and discussions to shape future policy and strengthen these possibilities in agenda for future EU-Indian summits. Alojz Peterle MEP spoke on the benefits the health systems, particularly those based on India’s traditional sciences have to offer the West. Jo Linen MEP was keen – to garner the support of  India to engage and learn more about how the Indian Traditional Sciences and India’s rich systems of health and wellness are offering advantages in India and in India-EU engagements particularly in the pressing urgencies of chronic and life style diseases and cancer in particular where Western systems have yet to deliver the promised substantial advances.

(L2R) Alojz Peterle MEP, Ambassador of India to EU Hon. Gaitri Kumar, Geoffrey van Orden MEP, Amarjeet S Bhamra, Jo Linen MEP, Dr Geetha Pillai.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Rt Hon Priti Patel MP for the Home Department and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Shailesh Vara MP and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Michael Gapes MP and discussing the role of diet, nutrition and prevention in the NHS by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences to create a viable Pluralistic approach to Healthcare in UK.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Cherie Blair CBE QC, wife of former prime Minister of UK Tony Blair and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Croatia to the UK Hon. Igor Pokaz and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Ayurveda Symposium from Germany invited Amarjeet S Bhamra to speak on the APPG Indian Traditional Sciences and conduct a taster workshop on Shiro-Abhyanga (Indian Head Massage), which is renowned as an antidote to anxiety, depression, stress, tension and insomnia. It is a pain relief for stress related headaches, migraine, back, shoulder and neck stiffness, whiplash, frozen shoulder and relief from repetitive strain injury (RSI). It may enhance staff resilience and resistance to infection and disease, works well with conventional medicine so offers optimum care for staff.

(L2R) Amarjeet S Bhamra, Mark Rosenberg, Petra Pliester.

Amarjeet S Bhamra in a dialogue with Nic Dakin MP before speaking at the National Fitness Day 2018 supported by APPG Indian Traditional Sciences. The Role of Dance and Exercise in Fitness including Diet leads to lasting happiness. Renowned Indian Classical dancer Ragasudha Vinjamuri led her troupe to a majestic array of Indian dances. Dr Rajendran Gastroenterologist and Amarjeet S. Bhamra spoke on health, diet and nutrition.

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences (Working Group /Yoga4NHS) in a meeting with Dr Nagendra the Chancellor at S-VYASA University in Bangalore India and his delegation supporting the role of Yoga Therapy in Public Health.  Central Middlesex Hospital (CMH) rheumatology patient group with patient driven audits resulting in experience with long-term inflammatory conditions and a first in UK pilot study of Yoga Therapy (Y-TKM) in Rheumatoid Arthritis due to commence at CMH. CMH has plans for collaborative larger research studies with University of Westminster and Imperial College and take Yoga Therapy into the first modular introductory course at Imperial College School of Medicine curriculum (3rd Year 2017). (L2R) Dr Venkat Joshi, Amarjeet S Bhamra, Dr Manjunath Sharma, Dr Nagendra, Prof Anand, Dr Dixit, Vidhi Sadana.

Amarjeet S Bhamra speaking at the launch of a new gallery for Mind, Body and Art discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Caroline Nagtegaal MEP Member of India Delegation and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC Secretary-General of the Commonwealth and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting The Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn PC MP Leader of the Labour Party.

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences celebrating NHS @ 70 with all delegates at the House of Commons including government of India and Sri Lanka officials.

(L2R) Amarjeet S Bhamra, Bob Blackman MP (cutting the cake) and H.E. the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka Hon. Manisha Gunasekra.

The year 2018 led to the launch of a new UK-India Tech Alliance, announced by Prime Ministers May and Modi in London. Amongst this iconic list of ‘Most Influential People in UK INDIA Relations’, includes Mr Amarjeet S Bhamra’s name, helping to elevate the bilateral relationship to a new level. https://indiaincgroup.com/UK-India-100-2018/uk-india-100-influential-2018.pdf

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences one-day Yoga Symposium 2018 by researchers, yoga therapists, and health professionals, to present scientifically established therapeutic value of different forms of Yoga, particularly with a view to making such approaches available through the National Health Service.

(L2R) – Padma Shri Prof Darshan Shankar Vice Chancellor TDU University Bangalore India, High Commission of India in UK Minister Press and Director Nehru Centre Hon. Srinivas Gotru, Prof Parveen Anand Imperial College London, Sri M Yoga Mystic from India, Amarjeet S Bhamra.

Amarjeet S Bhamra invited to address ForoAcce in Marbella Expo and offering deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Chancellor of the Exchequer and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Vegetarian Medical Congress at Freie Universität in Berlin. Amarjeet S Bhamra was invited to deliver a lecture on the need to shape the potential of regulations of medications and medical products, so that they are suitable for plant-based diet consumers. An estimated number of 75% of medications prescribed in the United Kingdom are derived from animal products. This renders them unsuitable for vegetarians and vegans. Many doctors and patients are unaware that commonly prescribed drugs contain animal products and simply reading the list of ingredients will not make it clear if the prescription meets the patient’s diet regime.

Health Day supported by APPG Indian Traditional Sciences. Population self-reliance in Health: The role of the 4th Tier. Policies governing the current health system of a primary, secondary and tertiary institutionalised model of care neglect the role of individual, family and community in health.

Amarjeet S Bhamra at a special event to mark bicentennial Birth celebrations of Satguru Ram Singh with The Lord Suri, Virendra Sharma MP, Tan S Dhesi MP, and community and faith leaders. Tan S Dhesi MP remarked that it was Satguru Ram Singh’s single act of defiance I 1857 that, combined with the first ever recorded use of the political tool of the boycott, heralded the beginning of a 90-year Movement of Compassionate Resistance, Peaceful Civil Disobedience, Non-Cooperation, Satyagraha (impulse towards truth through peaceful action), Swadeshi crusade (the encouragement of domestic production and boycott of foreign goods as part of the campaign for independence).

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences invited by India Delegation European Union to address a special meeting on Indian systems of medicines. (L2R) Caroline Nagtegaal MEP, Amarjeet S Bhamra, Geoffrey van Orden MEP, Her Excellency Mrs Kumar – Indian Ambassador to EU, and Neena Gill CBE MEP.

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences advisors Dr Bernard Colaco, Prof. John Porter, Prof Parveen Anand, Dr Mahesh Mathpati together with Secretariat Amarjeet S Bhamra, amongst other stakeholders at the High Commission of India in London for a preparatory meeting on the proposed visit of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and his meeting with HRH Prince of Wales.

Celebrating the holy birth of the founder of Sikhism, Satguru Nanak Dev and launching APPG Indian Traditional Sciences Quarterly which will inform the parliamentary and policy making community the developments in the field of Preventative Health and Care and offer information that may be prevalent for policy evaluation and a definitive tool for resource and research.

The event was jointly hosted by The Lord Hussain, Virendra Sharma MP, The Rt Hon. the Lord Dholakia OBE DL, Rt. Hon. Tom Brake MP, Bob Blackman MP, Ruth Cadbury MP, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP, The Lord Loomba CBE, Seema Malhotra MP, Matthew Offord MP, The Lord Rana MBE, Shailesh Vara MP, The Baroness Verma.

Wellcome Trust’s Ayurvedic Man – taking its name from an 18th-century Nepali painting, this exhibition showcased material from Wellcome’s historical collections: Sanskrit, Persian and Tibetan manuscripts, vibrant gouache paintings, erotic manuals and animal-shaped surgical tools.

(L2R) Leela Cizaite, Simon Chaplin Director of Culture & Society, Amarjeet S Bhamra

Metropolitan Police Hindu Association Divali celebration and Amarjeet S Bhamra being presented a plaque for his dedicated selfless services to the advancement of Indian Traditional Sciences by Superintendent Waheed Khan.

4th Svastha International Conference on Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine UK jointly organised by the College of Ayurveda (UK) and the Middlesex University, London, and sponsored by the APPG for Traditional Indian Sciences. The College of Āyurveda (UK) has been established in 1997 and has been a collaborative partner with the Middlesex University, London since 2005, for the development and delivery of Ayurveda programmes, both at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.

(L2R) R Kumar Additional Secretary Ministry of AYUSH Government of India, Dr Shantha Godagama HMAC MHRA, The Baroness Verma, Amarjeet S Bhamra.

Amarjeet S Bhamra requested to address the International Register of Consultant Herbalists and Homeopaths Conference as the main speaker on Ayurveda and Preventative Medicine.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting His Excellency the Ambassador of India to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Hon. Manjeev Singh Puri and Jo Linen MEP and discussing the role of preventive medicine in the health system by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences to create a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care in India, Belgium, Luxembourg and European Union.

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences supported Ayurveda Day 2017 in The Netherlands. Ayurveda Day aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of this ancient Indian Science and its treatments regime. Ayurveda is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India five thousand year ago. The word Ayurveda derives from Sanskrit and means wisdom of life.  Today it is practiced around the world and continues to grow in popularity and is recognised by the World Health Organization.

(L2R) G.J. Ton Strien, Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) Mayor of Olst-Wijhe, Dr Shantha Godagama, Dr Mauroof Athique, Amarjeet S Bhamra, Girish Momaya, Brittany Spence.

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences meeting with Padma Shri Dr Nagendra Chancellor S-VYASA University India and his delegation at Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal discussing the Yoga Therapy in the UK.

(L2R) Prof Thangavelu, Dr Manjunath, Padma Shri Dr Nagendra, Dr Dixit, Prof Venkata Joshi, Dr Anjali Joshi, Amarjeet S Bhamra, Prof Porter, Vidhi Sadana, Pooja Gulati, Dr Tina Cartwright, Veena Shah, Dr Bernie Colaco, Dr Mahesh Mathpati.

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences (Yoga4NHS) meeting at Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal to discuss the Cost and Health Benefits of Indian Traditional Sciences. (L2R) Vidhi Sadana, Dr Mahesh Mathpati, Prof Venkata Joshi, Prof Madan Thangavelu, Dr Bernie Colaco, Amarjeet Bhamra.

Amarjeet S Bhamra at the residence of the HRH Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, at Highgrove House. His Royal Highness was interested to learn about the work All Party Parliamentry Group – Indian Traditional Sciences and asked if Unani Medicine was also included the activities of the APPG.

Indian Traditional Sciences 2017 (colloquium) on UN Int’l Yoga Day at the Palace of Westminster. Paul Fox Chair British Wheel of Yoga, the largest yoga organisation in the UK, described how BWY were developing standards of Yoga teaching, ‘to promote best practice among its own members and to recognize it among others’. BWY has funded research at Northumbria University on the effects of Yoga on lower back pain. Ms Sahota from the West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) exemplified her group’s engagement with British Wheel of Yoga, who are supporting yoga trials in their CCG. Suki Kalirai, Chairman Skills Active, who are setting standards on Yoga sponsored by BWY on good practice that the public can understand, for occupational health and all aspects of therapeutic physical activity. (L2R) Virendra Sharma MP, Rt Hon Tom Brake MP, Prof Tony Nader, H.E. the High Commissioner of India to the UK Hon. Y Sinha.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting The Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn PC MP Leader of the Labour Party and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Julie Ward MEP and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra being acknowledged for his contribution to advocating Indian Traditional Sciences in the West at Int’l Conference on Astrology & Spirituality in the Millennium Gloucester Hotel. Discussions also took place on the role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care in the nations of the world.

(L2R) Mahendra Hirani, The Deputy High Commissioner of India to the UK Hon. Dinesh K. Patnaik, Amarjeet S Bhamra, Arun Kumar Bansal.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP Home Secretary and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Press panel (L2R) Dr. Jose Saraiva Felipe, Amarjeet S Bhamra, Dr Tony Nader, Prof Peter Warburton, Dr Ranjit Kumar, Vaidya Devendra Triguna, Prof. Dr. Subhash Ranade, Dr. Rainer Picha at 2^nd International Ayurveda Congress at Novotel Hotel.

Amarjeet S Bhamra speaking at the inauguration of the 2^nd International Ayurveda Congress supported by APPG Indian Traditional Sciences in Novotel Hotel. The thrust of his message to the 200 world-wide delegates was the role of preventive medicine in the national health of every country by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences to create a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for all citizens.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Dr Shashi Tharoor MP at Westminster University and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Dr Tharoor was a former career international diplomat who is serving as Congress Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, since 2009. Until 2007, he was a career official at the United Nations, rising to the rank of Under-Secretary General for Communications and Public Information in 2001. He announced his retirement after finishing second in the 2006 selection for U.N. Secretary-General to Ban Ki-moon.

Amarjeet S Bhamra with The Rt Hon the Lord Dholakia OBE DL, Caroline Nokes MP Minister for Welfare Delivery, The Lord Rana, The Rt Hon Tom Brake MP, The Lord Suri, The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP and Shadow Minister for Europe, The Lord Loomba, Virendra Sharma MP, The Lord Hussain, Adam Afriyie MP, Rob Marris MP, led a special celebration to mark the 350^th holy birth anniversary of the 10^th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh in Palace of Westminster amidst  a gathering of community and faith leaders. The parliamentarians and speakers praised the life of Guru Gobind Singh and his embodied values that help define India and her aspirations as well as the world today. Gobind Singh. In fact, his life of sacrifice and fortitude is an epic without many parallels in the world. The valiant history of the Sikh Gurus and the martyrs who shed their blood and laid down their precious lives as a great sacrifice at the altar of India is written in golden letters in the annals of history of the world.

Messages from HM The Queen, Lord Bourne – Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government, Nitish Kumar – Bihar Chief Minister were read by Amarjeet S Bhamra. Counsellor D P Singh from the Indian High Commission in London was also present.

(L2R) Amarjeet S Bhamra, Rob Marris MP, Rt Hon Tom Brake MP, The Lord Rana, Virendra Sharma MP, The Lord Loomba.

Bob Backman MP Co-Chair APPG Indian Traditional Sciences discusses further direction of APPG Indian Traditional Sciences to discuss Yoga’s inclusion in the National Health Service.

Antonio Tajani MEP President of the European Parliament (2017 – 2019) speaking at the EU Parliament Divali celebrations hosted by Hindu Forum Europe and supported by APPG Indian Traditional Science.(L2R) Neena Gill MEP, Antonio Tajani, Geoffrey van Orden MEP, Lakshmi Vyas.

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences annual Colloquium on Ayurveda Day at the Palace of Westminster. An Early Day Motion was tabled by Bob Blackman MP Co-Chair of the APPG Indian Traditional Sciences on Ayurveda Day in the House of Commons. ‘That this House celebrates the 1st Ayurveda Day, on 27 October 2016, espoused by the Indian Government in 2016; recognises Ayurveda as an established multi-dimensional holistic approach to health, which addresses well-being through comprehensive dietary and lifestyle management strategies that are specific to an individual’s unique psychological and physical constitution in all stages of one’s life; acknowledges that Ayurveda’s ethos and value to humanity is recognised by and is aligned with the ethos of the World Health Organization as a preventative and curative for various health conditions; believes Ayurveda’s integration into the NHS would ensure freedom of choice in healthcare for the populace; and calls on the Government to introduce an Ayurveda Chair.’ October 2016 House of Commons.

(L2R) Hilary Garratt Deputy CNO Director of Nursing NHS England, Amarjeet S Bhamra, Deputy High Commissioner of India to UK Hon. Dinesh Patnaik, Lord Stone, Rt Hon Tom Brake MP, Dr Shantha Godagama, Dr Athique Mauroof, Dr Palitha Serasinghe.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Baroness Brinton, President of the Liberal Democrats and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Tim Farron MP Leader of the Liberal Democrats (July 2015 – July 2017) and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Bertie Ahern former Fianna Fáil Prime Minister (Taoiseach) of Ireland (1997 – 2008) and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra in audience with HH Jaggi Vasudeva (Indian spiritual master) who is leading the way for pluralistic medicine in India. Jaggi Vasudev, is an Indian yogi, mystic, and author. He founded the Isha Foundation, a non-profit organization which offers Yoga programs around the world and is involved in social outreach, education and environmental initiatives.

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences arranged a meeting for Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to receive the prestigious Yoga Ratna at the UK Parliament. (L2R) Shailesh Vara MP, Amarjeet S Bhamra, Virendra Sharma MP, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Dr Matthew Offord MP.

The Worshipful Mayor of Harrow Cllr Suresh Krishna presenting a Certificate to Amarjeet S Bhamra for the untiring efforts of the APPG Indian Traditional Sciences on deepening the knowledge to the parliamentary and policy making community in the UK of proven and practice-based Indian Health Sciences into the NHS. (L2R) Leela Cizaite, Amarjeet S Bhamra and Mayor Krishna.

There can be no argument that the NHS has a very difficult job. Employing more than 1.5 million people, the doctors, nurses, ambulance staff, GP’s and hospital staff combine to make one of the world’s largest workforces. NHS performs an incredible service despite the continual discussions relating to staff shortages, long hours, hospital deficits and funding.

However, the dedication applied by many members of staff when caring for patients can often come at a cost. A number of studies has documented that NHS staff have over recent years experienced increasing levels of stress, musculoskeletal problems and mental health issues that are affecting their overall health.

• Just over a quarter (26%) don’t take a break while at work. (Guardian survey).
• 96% of NHS staff work beyond their contracted hours, doing an average of 5 extra hours per week.
• Absenteeism costs the NHS £2.4bn per year.
• Mental health & musculoskeletal problems are the 2 biggest causes of sickness absence in NHS.
• The amount of ‘stress leave’ recorded by the NHS has risen by 37% in 3 years. (Freedom of Data).

Janet Davies, General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing has stated,

“These figures paint a bleak picture, but one that sadly will not be a surprise to people working in the NHS. Healthier, happier staff are better able to care for their patients so failing to act on sickness levels is both costly and bad for patient care.”

Recognising the need for change, the culture in the NHS has improved a great deal and in September 2015, NHS Chief Executive Simon Stevens revealed a major drive and £450 million in funding to improve the health and wellbeing of 1.3m health service staff. The initiative will not only support staff, but is expected to provide a knock-on effect for both patients and taxpayers.

Dr Anjali Joshi (centre) meeting Dr H R Nagendra (right) Chancellor S-VYASA in Bengaluru India, inviting him to visit UK on behalf of Amarjeet S Bhamra.

The APPG Indian Traditional Sciences delegation invited to visit the state of art facility All India Ayurveda Institute (AIAI) in New Delhi. A project of Government of India, is expected to produce a benchmark for Postgraduate and Post-Doctoral Education in Ayurveda, bringing Ayurveda Health care of highest standards within the reach of every individual at National and International Level and to undertake interdisciplinary research focused on validation of Ancient Wisdom of Ayurveda using modern tools and technology. (L2R) Satya Minhas, Prof Abhimanyu Kumar (Director AIAI), Satish Sharma, Lord Stone, Amarjeet S Bhamra)

Bob Blackman MP and Amarjeet S Bhamra in audience with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Indian spiritual master) at Leela Palace Hotel in New Delhi and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH welcoming Bob Blackman MP to India where discussions took place on the role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and Care in India and UK. (L2R) Bob Blackman MP, Jitendra Sharma, Dr D C Katoch, Dr R K Manchanda, Dr N Radha in N Delhi

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences annual Colloquium on Ayurveda Day at the Palace of Westminster. There has been a spurt in spurious Ayurveda drugs since the Indian government eased regulatory mechanisms, raising questions on their efficacy and safety. The Modi government had announced that it would create a body to regulate the quality and standard of Ayurveda drugs with immediate effect. The Lord Patel, Ruth Cadbury MP, The Lord Shipley, Virendra Sharma MP and The Lord Newby and Rt Hon Tom Brake were present amongst over 200 Ayurveda medicine practitioners.

Discussing the progress of Indian Traditional Sciences with Lakshmi Kaul former aide to Bob Blackman MP and Manoj Ladwa.

APPG Indian Traditional Sciences held a seminar on Music for Health. Young connoisseurs of Indian Classical Music held a symphony of Santoor (a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer instrument which has 25 bridges and each bridge has 4 strings, making for a total of 100 strings and is played with the help of two wooden mallets known as mezrabs). The Santoor was accompanied by the Indian set of drums -Tabla.  Music – the other non-addictive, mood-altering non-substance with common side effects include but are not limited to uncontrolled head bobbing, toe tapping, and finger snapping are great for the mind said Pandit Ravi Sharma a leading presenter/singer on Indian radio broadcasting in London.

Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH delegation led by His Excellency the Deputy High Commissioner of India to the UK Dr Varindra Paul meeting with All Party Parliamentary Group – Indian Traditional Sciences at the House of Lords. (L2R) Dr Mauroof Athique, Dr Jamshed Randera, Dr Shantha Godagama, Amarjeet S Bhamra, Lord Stone, Nilanjan Sanyal, Hon Dr Paul, Anurag Srivastava, Nemath Radha, Raj Kumar Manchanda, S K Singh.

1^st International Yoga Day was observed on 21^st June 2015 world-wide and supported by the APPG Indian Traditional Sciences. Hundreds of Yoga enthusiasts assembled at Bernie Spain Gardens on the south bank of River Thames, where they were welcomed by Bob Blackman MP and His Excellency the High Commissioner Of India to the UK Hon. Ranjan Mathai.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting Catherine Bearder MEP and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra meeting The Rt Hon Norman Lamb MP, Minister of State for Care and Support and discussing deconstructing myths about Traditional Medicines with an introduction to Indian Traditional Sciences exploring the effects of a resurgent choice of freedom for world healthcare, and why it matters to us all. The role of preventive medicine by incorporating Indian Traditional Sciences as a viable pluralistic approach to Health and care for the public.

Amarjeet S Bhamra invited to meet head Buddhist Monk Ven. Seelawimala a keen supporter of Indian Traditional Sciences by Ayurveda Ratana Dr Shantha Godagama at the Buddhist Temple in Chiswick.

Inspired by Amarjeet S Bhamra, The Lord Patel and his parliamentary colleagues Virendra Sharma MP, The Lord Hussain, Bob Blackman MP, Lord Stone, Baroness Uddin, The Lord Rana, and The Lord Ahmed, from both Houses of Parliament launched the All Party Parliamentary Group – Indian Traditional Sciences along with Ashish Sharma First Secretary High Commission of India in UK with the prime aim of promoting and facilitating informed discussions on issues concerning all Indian Traditional Sciences practised in the UK and abroad (Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Vastu, Unani and Sangeetam) for inclusion into the NHS by providing a forum for cross-party parliamentarians, policy makers, academics, practitioners, leading community figures and other stakeholders.