The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, held its 11th Ayurveda Day celebration on its campus with a range of educational and outreach programmes designed to increase public understanding of Ayurvedic principles and their role in modern healthcare.
Two primary events formed the core of the day’s activities. A public awareness rally in the morning aimed to promote Ayurveda and explain how its principles contribute to healthy living and comprehensive medical care. In the afternoon, a seminar focused on integrating traditional knowledge with contemporary evidence and innovation in healthcare delivery.
Key facts
- 11th Ayurveda Day celebration held at AIIA campus
- Public awareness rally organised in the morning with AIIA staff, faculty, scholars and students
- Afternoon seminar theme: “One Health, One Future: Integrating Science through Evidence, Innovations & Holistic Care”
- Prof. Ravichandiran V., Vice-Chancellor of Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), was Chief Guest
- Dr. Vinay Choudhary, Medical Officer from Department of AYUSH, delivered lecture on autoimmune disorders in clinical Ayurvedic practice
- Two books launched: “Tarangini Sara Sangraha” and “Integrative Healthcare for Better Outcomes”
- AYURPRABHA-2026, a six-day workshop on Ayurveda Dermatology and Cosmetology, was organised
- Special eye-screening camp conducted for NTPC school students
- New talk show “AyurVarta” launched, dedicated to Ayurveda
About Ayurveda Day
Ayurveda Day is observed annually on 27 September to mark the birth anniversary of Charaka, an ancient Indian physician considered the father of Ayurvedic medicine. The day aims to draw global attention to Ayurveda’s contributions to health and wellness. The Ministry of Ayush uses this occasion to promote Ayurveda both within India and internationally as a legitimate system of medicine that can complement modern healthcare approaches.
What the celebration included
The morning public awareness rally brought together the Institute’s leadership, faculty members, research scholars and administrative staff to walk through the campus and surrounding areas, spreading information about Ayurvedic practices and their benefits in daily life. Prof. P.K. Prajapati, the Director of AIIA, led the rally along with multiple deans overseeing undergraduate, doctoral and postgraduate programmes.
The seminar in the afternoon assembled medical practitioners, academicians and researchers to discuss how Ayurveda can work alongside modern scientific evidence and innovation. The theme “One Health, One Future” reflects the global movement towards integrated healthcare systems that address human, animal and environmental health as interconnected domains. Dr. Vinay Choudhary’s presentation on autoimmune disorders demonstrated how classical Ayurvedic concepts can be applied to conditions that modern medicine recognises and treats.
New publications and programmes
Two significant books were launched during the celebration. “Tarangini Sara Sangraha” and “Integrative Healthcare for Better Outcomes” add to the body of literature available on Ayurvedic practice and its integration with other healthcare systems. These publications serve researchers, practitioners and students seeking to deepen their understanding of Ayurveda’s evidence base and clinical applications.
Beyond books, AIIA launched “AyurVarta,” a dedicated talk show focused on Ayurveda. This digital format allows the Institute to reach a wider audience interested in learning about Ayurvedic treatments, lifestyle practices and research developments. The Institute also organised AYURPRABHA-2026, a six-day workshop specifically addressing Ayurveda’s application in dermatology and cosmetology, reflecting growing interest in Ayurvedic approaches to skin health and beauty treatments.
Community engagement
Alongside academic activities, AIIA organised practical healthcare services. A special eye-screening camp was conducted for students of an NTPC school, demonstrating how Ayurvedic institutions can provide preventive health services to communities, particularly younger populations who may otherwise lack access to regular health check-ups.
What this means for you
If you are interested in Ayurveda, these initiatives provide multiple entry points. The new talk show “AyurVarta” offers accessible information on Ayurvedic practices. If you study at or near AIIA, seminars and workshops may be open to participants seeking deeper knowledge. The published books serve students, practitioners and those researching Ayurvedic approaches to health conditions. For those in the vicinity of AIIA or partner institutions, periodic health camps and screening programmes may become available to the public.