The Ministry of Ayush today celebrated the 10th National Ayurveda Day celebrations at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa.

The event was graced by several dignitaries, including the Governor of Goa Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav, and Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri Shripad Yesso Naik. 

Speaking on this occasion, the Governor of Goa, Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju, highlighted the remarkable global growth of Ayurveda, stating that in less than a decade, Ayurveda Day has evolved from a national observance into a global health movement.

He underscored the importance of preserving the authenticity of Ayurvedic knowledge while leveraging digital platforms like the NAMASTE portal and Ayush HMIS, which are enhancing accessibility and evidence-based practice.

The Governor also spoke about Goa’s potential to emerge as a global hub for Ayurveda-based wellness tourism. He commended the establishment of the Integrative Oncology Unit at AIIA Goa, a collaborative initiative with the Tata Memorial Centre, which aims to integrate Ayurveda with modern oncology for holistic cancer care.

 He appealed for scientific validation of Ayurvedic therapies and emphasized ethical promotion grounded in research and tradition.