Public participation in the run-up to the 11th Ayurveda Day has gained momentum, with more than 9,700 activities reported across 30 States and Union Territories.
The 11th Ayurveda Day will be observed on September 23 under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”.
According to the Ministry of Ayush, more than 3.6 lakh participants have registered through the official Ayurveda Day website, while nearly 89.3 lakh citizens have pledged their support for Ayurveda through the Ayurveda Day 2026 microsite.
The microsite serves as a digital platform for citizen participation, registration and reporting of activities being organised as part of the nationwide celebrations.
States including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have reported substantial participation.
A range of activities is being organised to raise awareness about Ayurveda and promote community participation. These include Ayurveda awareness programmes, Information, Education and Communication activities, public outreach programmes and health and wellness camps.
Other initiatives include medicinal plant plantation and conservation drives, awareness programmes in schools and colleges, youth engagement activities, campaigns promoting Ayurveda Ahara and healthy dietary practices, citizen pledge campaigns and Ayurveda quizzes.
The initiatives bring together citizens, educational institutions, communities and organisations through awareness, wellness and engagement activities.
The Ayurveda Day celebrations have also received participation from outside India, with activities reported from 10 countries and territories involving more than 1,900 participants.
The participating countries and territories include the British Indian Ocean Territory, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Spain, Algeria, Australia, Denmark, Iceland and the United States.
