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September 14, 2026 8:45 PM

Ayurveda charts global growth path with focus on evidence, quality and innovation

Ayurveda is increasingly gaining prominence in global health and wellness conversations, with India stepping up efforts to connect the traditional knowledge system with modern research, quality standards and international healthcare frameworks. As India prepares to observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on September 23, under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”, the focus is increasingly shifting towards strengthening scientific evidence, institutional capacity and global cooperation to su...

September 13, 2026 3:19 PM

BRICS backs Expert Working Group on traditional medicine in New Delhi Declaration

The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit has given a major push to international cooperation in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM), with BRICS leaders welcoming the proposed establishment of an Expert Working Group on the subject under the BRICS Health Track. The proposed working group is expected to provide a structured platform for BRICS member countries to exchange knowledge, strengthen research cooperation and advance evidence-based approaches to tr...

July 15, 2026 2:54 PM

President Murmu inaugurates ‘Saushrutam 2026’, calls for evidence-based Ayurveda and ethical medical practice

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday inaugurated 'Saushrutam 2026', a three-day international seminar on Ayurvedic surgery, at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi. She also inaugurated the institute's MRI section on the occasion of Sushruta Jayanti. Addressing the gathering, the President paid tribute to Acharya Sushruta, widely regarded as the father of surgery, and said his pioneering work centuries ago marked a revolutionary milestone in medical science. Highlighting hi...

May 22, 2026 12:27 PM

Kerala hosts special yoga and ayurveda programme on menopause wellness ahead of Yoga Day 2026

As part of the 32-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, a special wellness programme focusing on “Yoga for Menopause - A Holistic Wellness Module” was organised in Kerala’s Kottayam district to promote women’s health through yoga and Ayurveda. The event was jointly organised by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Kalathipady and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ayush Ministry. The programme highlighted the role of yoga and traditi...

April 28, 2026 10:12 PM

AIIA-iCAINE, Rajasthan Ayurved University sign MoU to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in Ayurveda

The All India Institute of Ayurveda-Incubation Centre for Ayurveda Innovation and Entrepreneurship (iCAINE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University to strengthen research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the Ayurveda sector. The agreement, signed on April 27 at the university campus in Jodhpur, aims to promote technological advancement and build a robust innovation ecosystem in Ayurveda education. The MoU was signed by AII...

March 25, 2026 3:41 PM

India launches first global clinical study integrating Ayurveda with modern TB treatment

Marking World Tuberculosis Day, India on Tuesday launched a first-of-its-kind global clinical study to scientifically evaluate the integration of Ayurveda with standard tuberculosis treatment, in a major step towards achieving a TB-free nation. Announcing the initiative, Union Minister Jitendra Singh described the study as a unique convergence of modern biotechnology and traditional knowledge systems aimed at improving treatment outcomes through a holistic and patient-centric approach. The stu...

December 19, 2025 7:49 PM

Yoga Shows Path to Health, Balance and Harmony: PM Modi at WHO Traditional Medicine Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Yoga is an integral part of traditional medicine systems and has guided the world towards a life of health, balance, and harmony. He was addressing the closing ceremony of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in the national capital. The Prime Minister said that while traditional medicine addresses present-day health needs, there is also a collective responsibility to prepare for future health challenges. He noted that over the pa...

December 19, 2025 7:22 PM

Restoring balance now a global urgency: PM Modi at WHO Traditional Medicine Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that restoring balance in health and lifestyle has become a global urgency, calling for faster and collective action to address emerging health challenges, as he addressed the closing ceremony of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The Prime Minister said the past three days witnessed meaningful deliberations among experts from across the world, with India serving as a strong platform for ad...

December 17, 2025 5:08 PM

India’s push to strengthen traditional medicine through standards, scale and science

India is set to host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19, reaffirming its leadership in advancing evidence-based traditional healthcare. The summit’s theme — “Restoring Balance for People and Planet: The Science and Practice of Well-Being” — places traditional medicine within the global conversation on sustainability, equity and resilient health systems. The event will also witness the launch of the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Libr...

October 17, 2025 9:22 PM

Ayush diplomacy reaches the Arctic: India showcases traditional medicine at Reykjavík Assembly

India advanced its health diplomacy at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2025 in Reykjavík, Iceland, showcasing the role of traditional medicine in addressing global health challenges. A delegation from the Ministry of Ayush participated in the high-level gathering, emphasizing India’s commitment to integrating wellness traditions into global sustainability and scientific collaboration. Representing India, Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Scienc...