The Ancient Ayurveda Magazine

With only 6 days to go, the anticipation for Maha Kumbh 2025 has reached a fever pitch! This year, the event promises to be more than just a spiritual gathering — it’s a unique fusion of health and spirituality, attracting millions of devotees and wellness enthusiasts from across the world. The Ministry of Ayush has announced several enriching initiatives to enhance the experience for participants. These include: • Yoga for the Ultimate Balance: Rejuvenate your mind and body with guided yoga sessions. • 24×7 Ayush Multi-OPDs: Access holistic healthcare services round the clock. • Medicinal Plant Exhibits: Discover the ancient…

Artificial intelligence, machine learning and telemedicine will be used to advance the growth of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy(Ayush). After Delhi, Ayush clinics will be opened in every town across India.

Thousands have gathered at the 10th World Ayurveda Congress to shape the future of digital health. With $1.3 billion in global investments on the horizon, the event unites Ayurveda practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts worldwide.

Ayurveda has the potential to strengthen the global healthcare systems as it focuses on providing ‘comprehensive remedies’ to various health problems and lays equal emphasis on prevention, nutrition and mental health. In the 117th episode of the monthly radio broadcast “Mann ki Baat”, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted the growing global resonance of Ayurveda, citing the inspiring work being done in Paraguay.

The International Seminar on Medicinal Plants at the 10th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo 2024 inaugurated with the theme ‘Strengthening Supply Chain for Medicinal Plants: Accomplishments, Aspirations, Opportunities and Challenges’. Bringing together thought leaders like Dr Arun Kumar Tripathi, Dr Mahesh Kumar Dadhich, and Shri Acharya Balkrishna. The seminar explored growth, innovation, and the future of medicinal plants in traditional medicine.

The lighting of the lamp at the 10th WAC -10th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo 2024 was performed by Uttarakhand CM Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, Union Minister of State (I/C) for AYUSH, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, and other delegates on Dec 12, 2024 in Dehradun.

Foreign nationals are now easily getting the benefits of India’s traditional systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy, through AYUSH visa. This has increased the confidence of foreign patients towards Indian systems of medicine. As of December 4, 2024, a total of 123 regular Ayush Visas, 221 e-Ayush Visas, and 17 e-Ayush Attendant Visas have been issued, as stated in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister of State (I/C) for the Ministry of Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav.

Hon’ble Union Minister of State (l/C), Ministry of Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated the grand celebration of Ayurveda Purv 2024 during Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya’s Diamond Jubilee! The event showcased stalls, digital displays on public health and medicinal plants, and distributed IEC materials to inspire students and faculty. With the presence of senior experts like Prof. Rabi Narayan Acharya and Dr. Debashis Panda, the celebration brought the richness of Ayurveda to life.

The High Commission of India celebrated Ayurveda Day on 7 Dec 2024 with Senator The Honourable Rohanan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport as the Chief Guest. Ayurveda practitioners, medical fraternity, spiritual organizations and diaspora community shared valuable insight into physical and mental well-being offered by Ayurveda across the globe.

A delegation of team from NMPB, a section @moayush under the leadership of Prof. Mahesh Kumar Dadhich, Chief Executive Officer met the Ambassador of India, Embassy of India in Hanoi, Vietnam on 18 Nov 2024 to discuss plan of action to implement the MoU signed between NMPB, Ministry of Ayush and Traditional Medicine Administration (TMA), Ministry of Health of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on Cooperation in the field of Medicinal Plants.