New Delhi || 19-12-2024
The 8th Siddha day was organized on 19 December 2024 at Kotturpuram, Chennai, by Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, in association with National Institute of Siddha, and Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The theme of the Siddha Day was ‘Siddha for Public Health’.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary Ministry of Ayush inaugurated the event with lighting the lamp. Prof. Dr NJ Muthu Kumar, DG CCRS in his welcome speech briefed on the agenda of the 8th Siddha day celebration including awards and honors for achievers in Siddha system of medicine.
Minister of Ayush, Govt. of India, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadav virtually addressed the gathering, expressed his happiness for organizing 8th Siddha day and congratulated Prof NJ Muthukumar DG CCRS and the CCRS team.
He expressed his wishes for planning a Siddha expo for wide circulation of different aspects of Siddha and modern developments. He pressed the need for integration of the ancient Siddha system of medicine with modern medicine by celebration of Siddha day so that this system contributes to the health of people worldwide. He wished all success for the grand event of 8th Siddha day.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary Ministry of Ayush congratulated the Siddha community for conducting the 8th Siddha day. He commended the woman power of Siddha scholars who achieved accolades academics and mini projects. He congratulated inclusion of Kabasura kudineer as drug for National Clinical management protocol for COVID 19. He urged the young generation to capitalize these opportunities in Siddha.
He urged hand-holding with IIT’s to facilitate start-up opportunities in Siddha through CCRS. The out-performance of Ayush sector 8 folded in the last 10 years with the support of the PM Narendra Modi ji and Ayush minister Prataprao Jadavji. In this golden era Ayush sector, he urged emerging Siddha doctors to utilize this opportunity.
He appreciated the contribution of Central Council for Research in Siddha, National Institute of Siddha and Department of Indian Medicine and Homeopathy of Tamilnadu government in development of Siddha and National Ayush Mission. Ayush Health Management Information Systems (A-HMIS) developed by the Siddha fraternity for the National health system is appreciated by the secretary.
Secretary Kotecha honored Dr T Anandan, former Director of SCRI, CCRS and Dr E Sasikala, Research Officer, Pharmacognosy SCRI, CCRS for contribution to Siddha Pharmacopoeia, Dr Jeyavenkatesh Kokila hospital Madurai, SAB Member CCRS for the Siddha Medical Service.
He also distributed medals for excellence for exceptional academic performance in studies by securing first rank from Kerala University, TN MGR medical University and National Institute of Siddha. Winners of mini projects scheme of CCRS were announced in the event and the winners received certificates from the Ayush secretary.
An Exhihibition of medicinal plants comprising 240 authentic live plants and 130 raw materials, equipment used by ancient Siddhars, ancient books and life history of Siddha stalwarts, palm leaf manuscripts, various therapies of Siddha medicine were displayed. The Siddhayitool which is used for self-assessment of body constitution was made freely available at the venue.
Prof. Jegannathan president board of Unani Siddha and Sowa Rigpa, NCISM, Dr Raman Mohan Singh director PCIMH, Prof. Dr. Bhanumati chairman SAB CCRS, former Director National Institute of Siddha, Dr G Senthilvel, Director in charge NIS, Dr Meenakumari, former Director of National Institute of Siddha, Dr Partheeban Joint Director, Department of Indian Medicine and Homeopathy, Prof Dr NJ Muthukumar, DG CCRS and Dr S Selvarajan DDO CCRS were the dignitaries present on the occasion. 1500 faculties of Siddha, scholars and students  were also present also present in the event.
