Q. Which ministry is the nodal body for the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Gujarat, recently in news?
Answer:
Ministry of Ayush
Notes: The Ministry of Ayush signed an $85 million agreement with the WHO to support the Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, over the next 10 years. This funding will expand the centre and support its research. The agreement was signed by Arindam Bagchi and Dr. Bruce Aylward at WHO headquarters in Geneva. The GCTM, established with a total investment of $250 million, aims to enhance global health through traditional medicine combined with modern science. The Union Ministry of Ayush is the nodal body for the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Jamnagar, Gujarat.