The Ministry o Ayush as announce the recipients of the prestigious National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2025, honouring Prof. Banwari Lal Gaur, Vaidya Neelakandhan Mooss E.T.t and Vaidya Bhavana Prasher for their significant contributions to the field of Ayurveda across academia, traditional practice, and scientific research. The awards, considered among the highest recognitions in the field of traditional Indian medicine, were presented to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in promoting, preserving, and innovating within Ayurveda. Prof. Banwari Lal Gaur, a distinguished scholar and academician, was recognised for his extensive work in Ayurvedic education and Sanskrit literature.
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The 4th edition of World Food India, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, is being held from 25th to 28th September 2025 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, where CCRYN, New Delhi, is being actively represented. At the CCRYN stall, a variety of traditional and healthy preparations such as Peanut Laddu, Til Laddu, Millet Mixture, and Makhana Laddu are being exhibited. An LED display with QR codes showcasing recipes, along with explanations on Naturopathy diet by Dr. Anburani, is being provided, which is receiving enthusiastic engagement from visitors.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a dedicated licensing and registration window for Ayurveda Aahara products on its Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal, marking a significant step towards formalising the traditional Ayurvedic food sector. The new framework, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, will enable manufacturers across the country to apply for licences to produce and market traditional Ayurvedic foods through a streamlined process. This regulatory pathway is expected to provide a major boost to both food and Ayurveda industries.
Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Union MoS (IC) for Ayush & MoS for Health & Family Welfare, along with UPSC Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar, inaugurated a new Ayurveda Clinic within the UPSC premises. Established by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), the clinic will provide Ayurveda-based healthcare services to UPSC officers, staff, and retired employees. This initiative reflects a significant step in seamlessly integrating traditional systems of medicine into modern institutional settings, while promoting preventive care, holistic living, and workplace wellness.
The meeting of the Mekong-Ganga (MCG) Working Group on Health and Traditional Medicine was held on 25 September 2025, co-chaired by Myanmar and Thailand. From the Ministry of Ayush, Dr. A. Raghu, Adviser (Ay.) and Dr. Abhijit Dutta, Research Officer, International Cooperation (IC) participated as experts of the Working Group, along with Dr. Imraan from the IC Section. The meeting deliberated on the agenda and the draft Plan of Action (2025–2030) for Traditional Medicine, marking an important step in fostering regional collaboration in health and traditional systems of medicine.
The Ministry of Ayush signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) on 25th September, 2025 on to co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine “Restoring balance for people and planet: The science and practice of well-being”in New Delhi from 17th to 19th December 2025. The signing took place in the presence of the Hon’ble Minister of State shri Prataprao Jadhav for Ayush and Secretary, Ayush, during the 2nd Summit Planning Group Meeting convened to monitor the activities and progress of the Summit. This global platform will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to advance traditional medicine…
The government aims to integrate Ayurveda into the health education curriculum in schools and colleges, Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said. Work on to integrate Ayurveda into health education curriculum in schools, colleges: Ayush Minister (ANI) Work on to integrate Ayurveda into health education curriculum in schools, colleges: Ayush Minister (ANI) He said that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) are working together to prepare course modules for school education and higher education so that the younger generation can connect with the principles of holistic health.
The Ministry of Ayush conducted a Preventive Health Check-up for Safaimitras at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, on 27 September 2025. The initiative witnessed active participation from officers of the General Administration, MoA, reflecting a collective commitment to well-being, hygiene, and holistic health for all. afterwards, health reports were also distributed to Safaimitras, ensuring timely follow-up on their medical investigations. This thoughtful initiative underscores the Ministry’s dedication to safeguarding the health and dignity of frontline cleanliness workers, who play a vital role in maintaining public hygiene and community well-being.
Three-Day Master Trainers’ Training under Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Program conducted at AIIA under Ministry of Ayush A three-day Master Trainers’ Training under the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Program was conducted at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the Ministry of Ayush. Implemented by the Capacity Building Commission, this is the nation’s largest behavioural training initiative, aiming to cover 7 lakh central government officials. The program is designed to nurture Seva Bhaav (spirit of service) and Svadharma (sense of purpose) among civil servants, equipping them to become Master Trainers who will further spread the learning within their institutions.…
As part of the nationwide campaign “Swachhotsav – Swachhata Hi Seva 2025”, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cleanliness, hygiene, and community participation. A Cleanliness Drive was organized today near the Main Gate of AIIA, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, staff, and scholars. On the occasion, all participants took the “Swachhotsav” pledge, committing themselves to voluntary cleanliness activities, refraining from littering, and motivating others to contribute towards a cleaner nation. In addition to the drive, a plantation activity was also undertaken to further reinforce the values of environmental sustainability and…
