The Ministry of Ayush today hosted a Press Conference in Panaji, Goa, on the occasion of the 10th Ayurveda Day to highlight the significance of Ayurveda, its contributions to holistic health, and the special events planned to mark the milestone celebration.

Addressing the media, Professor (Vaidya) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, said that the theme “Ayurveda for People, Ayurveda for Planet” underscores personal health, global well-being, ecological balance, and sustainable development.

He emphasized that the 10th Ayurveda Day is an opportunity to take Ayurveda to every individual and reaffirm its role in global health.

He also highlighted the inauguration of new healthcare facilities at AIIA Goa, including an Integrated Oncology Unit, Central Sterile Supply Department, Linen Processing Unit, and Blood Bank, which will strengthen the bridge between Ayurveda and modern medicine.

Prof. Prajapati further urged citizens, physicians, researchers, students, and policymakers to actively participate in this national campaign.

Calling it a people’s movement, he underlined the need to blend Ayurveda’s ancient wisdom with modern research and evidence, bringing it to the forefront of global healthcare.