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April 30, 2026 6:55 PM

India-New Zealand FTA opens global doors for Ayush systems, creates mobility pathways for wellness professionals

The newly concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to give a major global push to India’s traditional medicine systems, placing Ayush systems at the centre of a new framework for international cooperation and market access. The agreement, signed by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay, marks a significant step in expanding India’s wellness footprint globally while strengthening bilateral economic ties. A key h...

April 28, 2026 10:15 PM

Ayush Ministry steps up preparations for International Day of Yoga 2026

The Ayush Ministry has intensified preparations for the 2026 edition of the International Day of Yoga, convening a high-level core committee meeting on Tuesday to chart out a roadmap for a large-scale and impactful celebration. The meeting chaired by Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha brought together representatives from multiple central ministries and departments to ensure coordinated planning and execution. Key ministries including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Defence, Culture, Railway...

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...

April 9, 2026 2:57 PM

World Homoeopathy Day 2026: History, principles and growth of homoeopathy in India

World Homoeopathy Day is observed every year on April 10 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy. The theme for World Homoeopathy Day 2026 is “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health”. India today accounts for one of the largest homoeopathic workforces in the world. Homoeopathy first entered India in 1810 when German missionaries began distributing homoeopathic medicines. At present, the country has around 3.45 lakh registered homoeopathy doctors, ...

March 20, 2026 3:25 PM

Ayush Ministry introduces 5-minute in-flight smart yoga routine for air travellers

The Ministry of Ayush has introduced a specially designed five-minute in-flight yoga routine aimed at helping air travellers stay fit, relaxed and energised during flights. The initiative, launched during Yoga Mahotsav 2026, seeks to address common health issues associated with long-duration air travel. Unveiling the protocol, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav said yoga is a powerful tool for preventive healthcare and overall well-being. He noted that the i...

March 13, 2026 10:55 PM

Yoga Mahotsav 2026 begins 100-day countdown to International Day of Yoga

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav on Friday inaugurated Yoga Mahotsav 2026 in New Delhi, marking the 100-day countdown to the 12th edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026. During the event, the minister launched 10 Yoga Protocols for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Target Groups, designed to support people across various age groups and health conditions. Speaking at the event, Jadhav said the International Day of Yoga has grown into a glob...

February 15, 2026 3:12 PM

Prataprao Jadhav inaugurates renovated Unani Research Centre at JJ Hospital; presides over Unani Day celebrations in Mumbai

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, on Saturday inaugurated the renovated Co-location Centre of the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM) at the J.J. Hospital campus in Mumbai. He also presided over the Unani Day 2026 celebrations and a national conference on “Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice.” The two-day programme has been organised by the Central Council for ...

February 11, 2026 4:56 PM

Chintan Shivir on medicinal plants charts roadmap for sustainable growth and global leadership

The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the Ministry of Ayush, on Wednesday organised a one-day Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi to outline a forward-looking roadmap for the sustainable development of India’s medicinal plants sector. The event marked 25 years of the NMPB and brought together senior government officials, subject experts, industry representatives, and state stakeholders to deliberate on policy, research, and implementation strategies. Union Minister of Sta...

January 27, 2026 4:38 PM

CCRAS-Central Sanskrit University initiative revives rare ayurvedic manuscripts for modern research

In a significant boost to the preservation and research-based revival of India’s classical medical heritage, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, has successfully completed a 15-day transliteration capacity-building workshop on Ayurvedic manuscripts in Kerala. The residential workshop was held at the CSU Puranattukara (Guruvayoor) Campus in Thrissur from January 12 t...

January 6, 2026 9:42 AM

Third international AYUSH conference to be held in Dubai in February

Dubai will host the third international AYUSH conference and exhibition from February 15 to 17, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, industry representatives and students of traditional systems of medicine from more than 35 countries. The event is being organised by Science India Forum in association with the World Ayurveda Foundation, under the patronage of India’s ministry of AYUSH and the consulate general of India in Dubai, with...