Time to begin export of Ayurvedic drugs : Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation Chief

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Sagala Abeywickrama, the new Chairperson of the Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation, has said it is timely to begin exploring options of exporting Sri Lankan Ayurvedic medicine.

"The world is showing a developing interest towards Ayurvedic medicine. We should enhance its popularity by uplifting the Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation," she said after assuming office today (Dec 27).

The newly-appointed Chairperson highlighted that Ayurveda medicine needs to be protected as it is a part of Sri Lanka's heritage.

Abeywickrama, an Attorney-at-Law, had once served as the Personal Secretary to former State Housing Minister Geethanjana Gunawardena in 2008.

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