Thiruvananthapuram: Novel ideas by ayurveda doctors were showcased at ‘Ayush Startup Conclave’ – held as part of the ‘Ayush International Conclave’ on Monday — proving that young doctors can make changes in the medical sector, apart from treating patients.Showcasing the best Ayush-based startups, the conclave introduced Docatdoor, an app that provides services of ayurveda doctors at a patient’s fingertips. The app developed by Dr Animesh was presented as useful for foreigners who visit India for treatment.Ayurvedam4you, a Technopark-based startup, was another major attraction. It’s an online platform that helps patients find the best hospitals in their locality. Parishat, developed by Dr Seetha Chandran, was another app that was presented and Dr Chandran said the app developed for ayurveda doctors has 200 users, including 10 foreign doctors. Equipment developed by Dr Anjana and Dr Jayakrishnan were also introduced at the conclave.CEO of Kerala Startup Mission Saji Gopinath – while responding to queries by young entrepreneurs – urged them to exploit opportunities in Ayush sector. The sector has huge potential and the startup mission will support if young doctors come up with good ideas, he said.Meanwhile, technical officer of WHO’s traditional complementary and integrative medicine unit Dr G Geetha Krishnan said Kerala had the potential to become the hub for traditional treatment systems. Addressing the seminar on ‘Kerala: The Global Hub of Ayush’, he said Kerala – which has huge potential in the export of Ayush products – can utilize the same for economic growth by efficiently using available resources.Minister for ports Kadannappally Ramachandran – while taking part in the farmers’ meet at the conclave – said Kerala can rely on the rich diversity of medicinal plants. “But, traditional medicinal practices like ayurveda are facing threat due to unscientific use of pesticides and chemicals,” he said.MP Shashi Tharoor, who also attended the conclave, said there was a need to establish more basic infrastructure facilities in the sector.

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