**Executive Summary**
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) implemented a Public Health Initiative (PHI) titled “Stress Management by Ayurveda Intervention for Police Personnel” to address the mental well-being of high-risk professionals. Since its inception during the pandemic, the project has reached 35,704 individuals and conducted a dissemination workshop on March 24, 2026. The initiative aims to provide holistic, preventive Ayurvedic treatments to mitigate the intense physical and psychological pressures faced by the police force.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Reach and Impact**
* The initiative has generated awareness among 35,704 police personnel to date.
* A total of 206 health camps were organized to facilitate screenings and treatments.
* The project is considered a significant success in promoting the foundation of individual well-being and social functioning.
**Clinical Screenings and Treatments**
* 7,752 police personnel were screened for stress, hypertension, and related health conditions.
* 1,843 individuals received Ayurvedic treatments, including internal medications and specialized therapies such as Shirodhara.
* The outcomes of these interventions have shown measurable effectiveness in addressing emotional and mental well-being.
**Technological and Educational Tools**
* A dedicated stress management mobile application was developed and launched as part of the initiative.
* The AIIA held a dissemination workshop featuring expert sessions on "Stress Management through Smriti Meditation" and Ayurvedic strategies for occupational stress.
* The project serves as a research platform to reinforce the role of Ayurveda in managing stress within high-pressure professions.
**Organizational Collaboration**
* The project is led by Principal Investigator Prof. (Dr.) Medha Kulkarni and Co-PI Prof. (Dr.) Meena Deogade.
* The Welfare Department of the Delhi Police facilitated the initiative by providing venues at two dedicated units.
**Impact Analysis**
**Police Personnel**
**Impact**
Personnel gained access to essential mental health screenings and Ayurvedic therapeutic interventions to manage occupational stress and hypertension.
**Action Required**
Personnel should utilize the dedicated mobile application and participate in health camps for regular screenings and stress management.
**Delhi Police (Welfare Division)**
**Impact**
The department successfully integrated holistic health measures into its welfare programs, supporting the long-term productivity and health of the force.
**Action Required**
Continue facilitating logistical support and providing venues for future Ayurvedic health camps and dissemination workshops.
**All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)**
**Impact**
The institute established the effectiveness of Ayurvedic interventions in a public health context and successfully disseminated research findings to stakeholders.
**Action Required**
Continue monitoring the impact of the interventions and maintain the mobile application to ensure ongoing support for the target population.
Key Entities Referenced
Stress Management by Ayurveda Intervention for Police Personnel: A Public Health Initiative (PHI) project aimed at providing holistic, preventive, and therapeutic Ayurvedic interventions to address mental health and stress among police forces.
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA): The implementing agency and premier institute under the Ministry of AYUSH that developed the project and a dedicated mobile application for stress management.
Ministry of AYUSH: The central ministry of the Government of India that oversees the Public Health Initiative (PHI) and the All India Institute of Ayurveda.
Delhi Police: The primary beneficiary organization whose Welfare Division facilitated screening camps and Ayurvedic treatments for its personnel.
AYUSH
AIIA’s PHI Project on Stress Management for
Police Personnel Creates Significant Impact,
Reaches 35,704 Individuals
Mental Health Forms the Foundation of Individual Well-being
and Effective Functioning of Society: Director, AIIA
Posted On: 01 APR 2026 4:45PM by PIB Delhi
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, initiated a Public Health Initiative (PHI) project
titled “Stress Management by Ayurveda Intervention for Police Personnel” during the pandemic, which
has created a remarkable impact. To date, the project has generated awareness among 35,704 police
personnel and is considered a significant success for the institute.
Prof. (Vd.) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, Director, AIIA, stated that mental health is equally important as
physical health. He referred to the World Health Organization’s definition of mental health as a state of
well-being in which an individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can
work productively, and is able to contribute to the community. In this positive sense, mental health forms
the foundation for individual well-being and the effective functioning of society.
The project is led by Prof. (Dr.) Medha Kulkarni, Principal Investigator (PI), and Prof. (Dr.) Meena
Deogade, Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI). The team has also developed a dedicated stress management
mobile application as part of this initiative. Mr. Atul Katiyar, IPS, Special Commissioner of Police
(Welfare Division), Delhi Police, appreciated the role and importance of Ayurveda, highlighting its
timeless wisdom and holistic healing power. He also thanked the institute for the PHI project.
Speaking about the project, Prof. (Dr.) Meena Deogade stated that police personnel often operate under
intense physical and psychological pressure, making them particularly vulnerable to stress-related
disorders. She added that the project aimed to provide a holistic, preventive, and therapeutic approach
rooted in Ayurveda to address their mental and emotional well-being, and that the encouraging response
and measurable outcomes reflect the effectiveness of Ayurvedic interventions.
The project team organized 206 camps, where 7,752 police personnel were screened for stress,
hypertension, and related conditions. Out of these, 1,843 personnel were provided Ayurvedic treatments,
including internal medications and therapies such as Shirodhara. The Welfare Department of the Delhi
Police facilitated the initiative by providing venues at two units.
The All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, also organized a one-day dissemination workshop of the
PHI project on March 24, 2026. The programme was graced by the Chief Guest, Mr. Atul Katiyar, IPS,
Special Commissioner of Police (Welfare Division), Delhi Police. Dr. Koustubha Upadhyaya, Advisor,Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, attended as the Guest of Honour. The session was presided
over by Prof. (Vd.) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, Director, AIIA. Also present was Dr. Suneela Garg, Public
Health Consultant, PHI Project, Ministry of AYUSH.
The workshop featured expert lectures. Dr. Sajeena A., Assistant Professor at the North Eastern Institute of
Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR), Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, delivered a session on
“Stress Management through Smriti Meditation.” Dr. Anupama Krishnan from VPSV Ayurveda College,
Kottakkal, Kerala, spoke on “When Work Disturbs the Mind: Occupational Stress and its Ayurvedic
Management,” emphasizing holistic and preventive strategies rooted in Ayurveda.
The workshop served as an important platform to disseminate research findings and reinforce the role of
Ayurveda in addressing occupational stress, particularly among high-risk professions such as police
personnel.*****
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