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*Speech was laid on the Table   DR. RATNA DE (HOOGHLY): Mr. Chairman, Sir, at the outset I would like to thank you for the opportunity given to me to speak on the Indian Medicine Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2010. This Bill is brought before this House for propagation and development of ancient systems of Indian medicine.
MR. CHAIRMAN : The Minister is going to reply. Please conclude now.
DR. RATNA DE : Sir, I am concluding.
          Sir, Sowa-Rigpa has, so far, been neglected in the medical system though it is not only practised in Sub-Himalayan territories but it is also a popular medicine adopted by everyone. I firmly believe that Sowa-Rigpa would become more popular among the poor and downtrodden as it would be affordable. I hope the Government would make efforts to dispense Sowa-Rigpa at cheap rates so that its benefits would reach large sections of the society in India.
          With the passage of this Bill, the mankind in general will have another choice for the treatment of their ailments. Western medicine commonly known as Allopathic medicine is becoming more and more costly.
MR. CHAIRMAN : It is all known, Madam. Please conclude now.
DR. RATNA DE : Day by day, these allopathic medicines are becoming costlier. Poor people will get a chance to use these traditional medicines. In such a disturbing scenario, Sowa-Rigpa has come as a breath of fresh air. I welcome this Bill and I support this Bill. I request the hon. Minister for allocation and disbursement of sufficient funds for the development and research associated with Sowa-Rigpa.