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Ayurveda Day 2026 Campaign Links Tradition With Modern Healthcare
India is preparing to celebrate Ayurveda Day in 2026.
Ayurveda is a traditional system of healthcare from India.
Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said it should work together with modern healthcare.
He said Ayurveda can encourage healthy habits, good food, prevention, and overall wellbeing.
The main celebration will happen in Nagpur on September 23.
This year’s theme is “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow.”
The campaign will support research, evidence, innovation, and cooperation between different healthcare systems.
It will also promote community wellbeing and sustainable living.
Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said Ayurveda can connect India’s traditional knowledge with modern healthcare needs.
The nationwide campaign for the 11th Ayurveda Day began with a press conference at the National Media Centre.
The main celebrations will take place on September 23 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow.”
The campaign will focus on integrated healthcare, evidence and innovation, and community wellbeing and sustainable living.
Planned initiatives include the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2026, medicinal-plant safety dossiers, treatment guidelines, and Ayush Vision 2030.
- Who
- Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav, Professor Sanjeev Sharma, and the Ministry of Ayush-led Ayurveda Day campaign.
- What
- The nationwide campaign for the 11th Ayurveda Day 2026 was launched, promoting links between Ayurveda and contemporary healthcare.
- Where
- The curtain-raiser press conference was held at the National Media Centre, while the main celebrations will be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- When
- The campaign began on Monday; the main Ayurveda Day celebrations are scheduled for September 23, 2026.
- Why
- To promote preventive healthcare, healthy lifestyles, evidence-based Ayurveda, integrated healthcare, research, innovation, and community wellbeing.
Key facts
- Event
- 11th Ayurveda Day 2026
- Theme
- Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
- Main celebration
- September 23 in Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Campaign focus
- Integrative healthcare; evidence, research and innovation; community wellbeing and sustainable living
- Press conference venue
- National Media Centre
- Planned initiatives
- National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2026, medicinal-plant safety dossiers, skin-disease treatment guidelines, an Ayush Services Sector report, and Ayush Vision 2030









