Archive · 29 Jan 2026
PM Modi Advocates AI Integration in Ayurveda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about how Ayurveda, India's traditional medicine, should use modern technology and AI.
He said this can help predict diseases and offer better treatments.
He was talking to a hospital in Kerala that has been around for 100 years.
The hospital makes over 600 Ayurvedic medicines and treats people from many countries.
The government has been working to make Ayurveda and other traditional medicines more popular in India and around the world.
They have opened many wellness centers and are helping more people learn about these treatments.
The PM also mentioned that India is now a trusted place for people to come and get Ayurvedic treatments.
He said that more research is needed to show how well Ayurveda works, which will help more people trust it.
Additionally, the Ayush Ministry signed a partnership with Zepto to sell Ayush medicines online, making it easier for people to access these products.
PM Modi advocated for the integration of modern technology and AI in Ayurveda to predict diseases and offer better treatments.
He addressed the centenary celebrations of Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital in Kerala via video message.
Arya Vaidyasala manufactures over 600 Ayurvedic medicines and treats patients from over 60 countries.
The government has established the Ministry of Ayush to bring together Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy, Siddha, and Yoga under a holistic healthcare perspective.
The Ayush Ministry signed an MoU with Zepto to facilitate online access to Ayush medicines and wellness products.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Anurag Sharma, Kaivalya Vohra
- What
- Advocated for the integration of modern technology and AI in Ayurveda and signed an MoU between the Ayush Ministry and Zepto
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kerala (via video message for the centenary celebrations of Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital)
- Why
- To enable innovative approaches to predicting disease possibilities, offering treatment through different methods, and to facilitate online access to Ayush medicines and wellness products
Traditional Medicine Advocates
Modern Technology Advocates
Integration of Technology
Traditional Medicine Advocates
Emphasizes preserving traditional practices and manual methods.
Modern Technology Advocates
Supports using AI and digital platforms to enhance traditional medicine.
- Event
- Centenary celebrations of Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Location
- Kerala (via video message)
- Ayurvedic Medicines
- More than 600
- International Patients
- Over 60 countries
- AYUSH Wellness Centres
- More than 12,000
- AYUSH Exports in 2014
- Rs 3,000 crore
- AYUSH Exports in 2023
- Rs 6,500 crore
- Partnership
- Ayush Ministry and Zepto
- Objective
- Facilitate online access to Ayush medicines and wellness products
Sources
PM Modi: Ayurveda must adopt modern technology, AI to predict disease possibilities
Ayush Ministry, Zepto sign MoU for online sale of medicines on delivery platform
Ayush Ministry Partners With Zepto For Online Sale Of Traditional Medicines
