Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush and Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, has announced the theme for the 11th Ayurveda Day to be held on September 23 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The event will focus on 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.
On September 7, 2026, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush and Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, addressed a Curtain Raiser Press Conference for the 11th Ayurveda Day at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. The event marked the commencement of the nationwide campaign leading up to Ayurveda Day. The main Ayurveda Day celebrations will be held on September 23 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. 'Svasth Bhavishya ke liye Ayurveda' ('Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow') has been chosen as the theme of the event, reflecting the vision of connecting India’s rich Ayurvedic heritage with the evolving healthcare needs of the future.
In his address, Shri Jadhav highlighted that the world is increasingly looking towards preventive healthcare, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, wellness and holistic health, areas where India has a rich tradition and experience. He emphasized that Ayurveda Day is not merely an occasion to celebrate India’s heritage but an opportunity to connect this heritage with the health requirements of the future.
In line with the vision of Viksit Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Jadhav highlighted the need for a healthcare approach where health goes beyond treatment of disease and encompasses healthy habits, appropriate diet, daily routines, mental balance, and harmony with nature.
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