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The President of India, Droupadi Murmu inaugurated ‘Saushrutam 2026’ at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi today, on Sushruta Jayanti. She also inaugurated a state-of-the-art AI-enabled 3 Tesla High-Field MRI facility at AIIA Hospital.
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush and Prof. (Vd.) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, the President congratulated everyone associated with Ayurveda on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Acharya Sushruta, popularly recognised as the father of surgery. She said that when Acharya Sushruta pioneered the practice of surgery centuries ago, it was nothing short of a revolution for its time.
The President said that carrying forward the knowledge conducive to human welfare—inherent in our traditions—while harmonizing it with changing times will be beneficial for society. Ayurveda’s holistic vision of life is a boon to humanity. We should ensure that this ancient wisdom remains relevant and effective in the present day.
She stated that the Government of India has established Ayurveda and Yoga on the global stage with renewed vigour. She was happy to note that the Government is making efforts to validate the ancient tradition of surgery on all scientific benchmarks.
The President told young students and researchers who are embarking on their professional journeys that the future of Ayurveda lies in their hands. She advised them to advance along the path of practical research and the generation of high-quality evidence in their field, guided by curiosity, integrity, and a scientific temper.
LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu, said India’s civilisational strength lies in its rich knowledge traditions, with Ayurveda being one of its most enduring contributions.
Minister Jadhav, said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Ayurveda has gained unprecedented global recognition and renewed momentum, with Saushrutam 2026 providing an important platform for advancing excellence in Ayurvedic surgery while fostering international cooperation.
Director, AIIA’s Director Prof. Prajapati said Saushrutam 2026 marks a significant milestone in integrating classical Ayurvedic surgical knowledge with contemporary scientific advancements.
He said the seminar would strengthen academic collaboration, promote high-quality research and enhance clinical excellence in Ayurvedic surgery at both the national and international levels.
