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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...

January 2, 2026 12:21 PM

Ayush Ministry to inaugurate 9th Siddha Day celebrations in Chennai on January 3

The Ministry of Ayush will inaugurate the 9th Siddha Day celebrations in Chennai on January 3, ahead of the annual observance of National Siddha Day on January 6. The event will be held at Kalaivanar Arangam and is being organised in association with the National Institute of Siddha (NIS), the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), and the Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Government of Tamil Nadu. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will preside over and inaugurate the cel...

December 22, 2025 5:47 PM

WHO, Ayush Ministry hold key meet to globalize traditional medicine

The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, held a two-day technical project meeting in New Delhi to advance the integration of traditional medicine systems into global health intervention standards. The meeting, held on December 20–21, focused on the development of a Traditional Medicine intervention code set under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI), a global standard used for classifying healthcare procedures. The initiative...

December 16, 2025 10:38 AM

Ayush Minister highlights role of medicinal plants in boosting farmers’ income and biodiversity

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, on Monday said that medicinal plant cultivation can play a crucial role in empowering farmers, strengthening the Ayush sector and conserving biodiversity. Addressing the second meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Ayush in New Delhi, Jadhav said the availability of quality medicines under traditional healthcare systems depends on the sustainable supply of high-quality raw material sourced...

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...

October 6, 2025 10:02 PM

‘Desh Ka Swasthya Parikshan’ marks national awakening towards preventive health: Prataprao Jadhav

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the apex research body under the Ministry of Ayush, is set to roll out the ‘Desh Ka Swasthya Parikshan’ campaign nationwide, following its official launch during the 10th Ayurveda Day celebrations held recently in Goa. The event was graced by Governor of Goa Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Power and New &a...

September 22, 2025 10:41 PM

Ayush Ministry to celebrate 10th National Ayurveda Day on Sept 23

The Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, will celebrate the 10th National Ayurveda Day on September 23. The event will be inaugurated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav. Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, will also attend. This year’s theme, “Ayurveda for People, Ayurveda for Planet,” will highlight Ayurveda’s contribution to human health and e...

September 15, 2025 4:03 PM

Ayush ministry resolves 1,116 public grievances under Special Campaign 4.0

The Ministry of Ayush on Monday announced that it has resolved 1,116 public grievances under Special Campaign 4.0, reaffirming its commitment to efficiency, transparency, and cleanliness. Conducted between November 2024 and August 2025, the campaign focused on streamlining operations, improving workplace environments, and addressing pending matters with urgency. During this period, the ministry disposed of 56 references from Members of Parliament, 12 Parliamentary assurances, nine state governm...

September 14, 2025 4:05 PM

Ayush Ministry joins national women’s health campaign starting Sep 17

The Ministry of Ayush will participate in the 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan', a national women’s health campaign to be launched by the Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, September 17, the government said on Sunday. In collaboration with State and Union Territory administrations, Ayush research and educational institutions, industries, NGOs, associations, and cooperative societies, the ministry will organise activities focusing on wome...

August 4, 2025 5:12 PM

Ayush Ministry signs two MoUs to boost medicinal plant conservation and awareness

The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of Ayush on Monday signed two strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at conserving rare medicinal plants and enhancing public awareness about their benefits. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, at a ceremony held at Nirman Bhawan in the national capital. The first MoU was signed between NMPB a...