The Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush and Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, addressed a press conference to announce the commencement of the nationwide campaign leading up to Ayurveda Day on September 23, 2026.
The Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush and Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, addressed a Curtain Raiser Press Conference at the National Media Centre, New Delhi on September 7, 2026. The event marked the start of the nationwide campaign leading up to Ayurveda Day. The main celebrations will be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra on September 23, 2026 with 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow' as its theme.
In his address, Minister Jadhav highlighted the increasing global focus on preventive healthcare, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, wellness and holistic health. He emphasized that Ayurveda Day is not just an occasion to celebrate India's heritage but an opportunity to connect it with future health requirements.
Under the vision of Viksit Bharat under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Jadhav highlighted the need for a healthcare approach that goes beyond disease treatment and encompasses healthy habits, appropriate diet, daily routines, mental balance and harmony with nature. He outlined three key areas guiding this year's Ayurveda Day campaign: Integrative Healthcare for Better Health Outcomes, Evidence, Research and Innovation in Ayurveda, and Ayurveda for Community Wellbeing and Sustainable Living.
Jadhav called upon the media to support the campaign by disseminating accurate, evidence-based and simple information on Ayurveda. He emphasized that the 11th Ayurveda Day should evolve into a people’s movement and a national health communication campaign.
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Press Information Bureau
