The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, will hold KAUMARACON 2026, an international conference on Kaumarabhritya, which is the Ayurveda speciality focused on child health. The conference runs from October 15 to 17, 2026 at the AIIA campus in Sarita Vihar, New Delhi. It will bring together Indian and foreign experts, academics, researchers and students to share knowledge on how Ayurveda approaches child healthcare, including treatment methods and research findings.
Key facts
- Dates: October 15–17, 2026
- Location: AIIA, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi
- Chief Guest: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Guest of Honour: Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State, Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Expected attendance: over 500 participants from India and abroad
- International participation: experts from Brazil, United States, Germany, Sri Lanka and Nepal confirmed online
- Scientific papers: over 175 scheduled for presentation
- This is the third edition of KAUMARACON; previous conferences held in 2019 and 2023 at Ayurveda University, Jodhpur
- October 17 also marks AIIA’s Foundation Day celebration
What is Kaumarabhritya
Kaumarabhritya is a branch of Ayurveda medicine that specialises in the health and development of children. It covers areas such as growth and development, nutrition, building immunity, mental health and treatment of childhood illnesses. The Department of Kaumarabhritya at AIIA provides services ranging from newborn care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to vaccination, mental health treatment and skin care. The department also runs a specialised clinic for cancer care in children and treats 120–150 children daily in its outpatient section.
Conference structure and content
KAUMARACON 2026 will run scientific sessions alongside practical workshops. A pre-conference workshop will focus on computer-aided drug designing (Ayurinformatics) and diagnostic methods in paediatric care. The main programme includes an oration lecture, six scientific sessions with one dedicated to international experts, and 12 parallel sessions where researchers can present findings. Over 175 scientific papers will be presented across these sessions, offering a platform for sharing clinical experiences and new approaches in Ayurveda child healthcare.
About the All India Institute of Ayurveda
AIIA was conceptualised in 2002 and inaugurated by the Prime Minister in 2017. The New Delhi campus has over 200 inpatient beds and advanced diagnostic equipment. A second campus was established in Goa in 2022. The institute is affiliated with the University of Delhi for postgraduate and PhD programmes. It holds NAAC A++ accreditation for educational quality and NABH accreditation for its hospital. The institute conducts academic research, runs clinical trials, and publishes three research journals.
What this means for you
If you are an Ayurveda practitioner, researcher, student or parent interested in traditional child health approaches, this conference offers access to the latest research and clinical practices in Ayurveda paediatrics. For postgraduate students and scholars in Ayurveda, the event provides networking opportunities and exposure to international experts. Practitioners can stay updated on evidence-based methods for treating childhood ailments using Ayurveda. The conference also signals growing institutional focus on child health within India’s traditional medicine system.
What happens next
The conference begins on October 15 with the Vice-President addressing the opening session. Scientific sessions and workshops will continue through October 16. On October 17, the conference concludes alongside AIIA’s Foundation Day celebrations, which will showcase the institute’s achievements in education, patient care and research over its tenure.