Ministry of Ayush

April 10, 2026 7:01 PM

World Homoeopathy Day 2026: Government pushes research-driven growth for sustainable healthcare

The Ayush Ministry marked World Homoeopathy Day 2026 with a national celebration in New Delhi, highlighting the theme “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health” and reaffirming the government’s focus on strengthening the sector through research, regulation and digital integration. The event, held at Vigyan Bhawan, commemorated the birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann and brought together policymakers, researchers, practitioners and students from across the country. Focus on Evidence-Based Exp...

March 20, 2026 9:06 PM

Over 10,000 complaints logged on Ayush Suraksha Portal: government

The Ministry of Ayush on Friday reported that more than 10,000 complaints have been registered on the Ayush Suraksha Portal since its launch, highlighting the government’s efforts to monitor misleading advertisements and ensure safety in traditional medicine systems. The portal, launched on May 30, 2025, is an IT-enabled platform designed to track misleading and objectionable advertisements as well as adverse drug reactions related to Ayush products. It features a centralised dashboard to ena...

December 26, 2025 1:37 PM

Year-ender 2025: Ayush Sector marks transformational year in 2025 with global recognition and infrastructure expansion

The year 2025 emerged as a landmark period for India’s traditional medicine sector, with the Ministry of Ayush witnessing unprecedented expansion in infrastructure, global partnerships, scientific validation and public outreach, firmly positioning Ayush systems at the centre of evidence-based, people-centric healthcare. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, Ayush moved decisively from the margins to the mainstream, strengthening India’s leadership in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, ...

December 22, 2025 3:02 PM

Meditation a scientific tool for stress management, neuroplasticity: MDNIY

Experts at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, said meditation is a scientific tool that can help manage stress and regulate the brain’s emotional responses. Celebrating World Meditation Day on Sunday, the experts highlighted the clinical relevance of meditation in today’s competitive world. “Nearly 60-70 per cent of stress is occupational in nature,” said Prof. (Dr.) Kashinath Samagandi, Director, MDNIY. He emphasised the need to align bo...

December 16, 2025 5:48 PM

India at forefront as traditional medicine reclaims its place in global health discourse

As traditional medicine reclaims its place in global health discourse, the country stands at the forefront of this transformation, as its rich wealth of traditional knowledge, powered by modern regulation, digital systems and scientific rigour, marks India out as a world leader in this area, the government said on Tuesday. The country is set to host the second ‘WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine’ from December 17–19. The theme of the summit is “Restoring Balance for People and Pl...

November 20, 2025 8:51 PM

India, Germany explore deeper collaboration on traditional medicine in Berlin meet

India and Germany have discussed expanding cooperation in traditional and integrative medicine during the 3rd Joint Working Group Meeting on Alternative Medicine held in Berlin from November 18 to 20. The meeting brought together officials from the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Health of Germany to review progress and identify new areas of partnership. The discussions focused on three priorities — integration of traditional medicine into public healthcare...

September 26, 2025 3:12 PM

First-of-its-kind integrated neuro-rehabilitation centre opens in Goa

The Ministry of Ayush on Friday inaugurated “Prayas,” an Integrated Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, on the occasion of the 10th Ayurveda Day. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, inaugurated the centre in the presence of Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, senior officials, and faculty members of AIIA Goa. Acc...

June 21, 2025 10:59 PM

Over 1,500 join Union Sports Minister in Yogathon marking International Yoga Day

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Saturday participated in a mass yoga event at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in the national capital to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga. The event, part of the Ministry of Ayush’s 'Yoga Sangam' initiative, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 1,500 yoga practitioners, including more than 400 volunteers from the My Bharat programme. Held inside the Cycling Velodrome of the stadium, the event was also supp...

June 19, 2025 4:39 PM

From 9 to 24 crore: a decade of growing Yoga Day participation

The 11th edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY), to be observed on June 21, will be celebrated with the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The theme reinforces the interdependence between human health, environmental sustainability, and planetary well-being. It also aligns with India’s vision of “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” which gained prominence during its G20 presidency. Since its inception, the International Day of Yoga has evolved into a global movement for we...

June 18, 2025 3:17 PM

Yoga Sangam registrations cross four lakh ahead of International Day of Yoga

Registrations for Yoga Sangam, the signature event marking the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, have crossed four lakh, setting a new benchmark for mass participation in a nationwide wellness initiative. The synchronised yoga demonstrations are set to take place at lakhs of locations across the country on June 21. According to the Ministry of Ayush, the main event will be held in Visakhapatnam, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and...