The renaming of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness centers as Ayushman Arogya Mandir has sparked controversy in Ladakh. The Ladakh Buddhist Association raised concerns about the new signages, prompting the BJP ruled Ladakh Autonomous Council to address the issue. Tashi Gyalson, Chairman cum Chief Executive Councilor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, wrote a letter to Lieutenant Governor Brig (Retired) B.D. Mishra, expressing concerns over the renaming. Gyalson emphasized the need to honor public sentiments and requested a resolution to the matter. The decision to rename the centers was made by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in November last year, with a deadline for compliance by December 31, 2023. However, the Ladakh Buddhist Association demanded an immediate reversal of the Mandir tag, stating that the use of religious names in government departments is unconstitutional and unacceptable. They urged the Ladakh Autonomous Councils of Leh and Kargil to take necessary action and escalate the issue to higher authorities. The Ladakh Buddhist Association is a powerful religious group in the region, advocating for statehood for Ladakh and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule of the constitution.
In Ladakh, a controversy has emerged surrounding the use of the “Mandir” (Hindi for temple) tag for health centers. The move has sparked backlash among the local population. The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) recently renamed some health centers as “Mandir Rogi Arogya Kendra” or “Temple Patient Health Centers” in an attempt to promote traditional healing practices. However, this decision has been met with criticism, with locals arguing that health centers should focus on providing modern medical facilities rather than being associated with religious connotations. The controversy highlights the ongoing debate between traditional and modern healthcare practices in the region.
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Controversy Arises as “Mandir” Label Given to Health Centers in Ladakh
