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