On December 1, 2023, the Ministry of Ayush announced that Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha commended Siddha physicians Dr. Elavarasan and Dr. Gowtham for providing in-flight medical intervention using Varmam therapy. The Secretary met the doctors in New Delhi to acknowledge their use of Siddha Varmam techniques, after they assisted a passenger experiencing giddiness by applying specific Varmam stimulation techniques, as described in classical Siddha literature. The passenger experienced relief within minutes. The Secretary emphasized the potential of Siddha Varmam therapy in emergencies when administered by trained professionals and the importance of structured training to enhance its utility in integrative healthcare delivery. The release ID is 2197206.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ayush: The central ministry responsible for developing and promoting alternative medicine systems in India, including Siddha.
Varmam therapy: A technique used in Siddha medicine involving stimulation points.
Siddha: A traditional system of medicine originating in South India.
New Delhi: Location where Siddha physicians were acknowledged by the Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush.
AYUSH
Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha commends
Siddha physicians for swift in-flight medical
intervention using Varmam therapy
प्रव तथ: 01 DEC 2025 7:45PM by PIB Delhi
The Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, has lauded the exemplary conduct and clinical
acumen of two Siddha physicians who provided timely medical assistance to a fellow passenger during a
recent flight. Secretary Shri Kotecha met Dr. Elavarasan and Dr. Gowtham in New Delhi to personally
acknowledge their presence of mind, sense of responsibility, and effective use of Siddha Varmam
techniques in a real-life emergency situation.
During the flight, a passenger suddenly experienced unexplained giddiness. Although the cabin crew
provided initial first aid, the passenger’s condition remained unstable, prompting a call for medical
assistance. Responding immediately, Siddha physicians Dr. Elavarasan and Dr. Gowtham assessed the
passenger and applied specific Varmam stimulation techniques described in classical Siddha literature.
Within minutes, the passenger experienced significant relief, helping stabilize the situation smoothly.
The Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, praised the doctors for their calm, professional and compassionate
intervention. He emphasized that the practical use of Siddha Varmam therapy in such circumstances
highlights its supportive potential in emergencies when administered by trained professionals. The
incident also underscores the importance of greater public awareness and structured training in Siddha
Varmam techniques to enhance their wider utility in integrative healthcare delivery.***
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