NewzVille Desk
The 11th Ayurveda Day 2026 was observed across the country through a range of public awareness, community outreach, academic, wellness and student engagement activities organised by Ayush institutions.
Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Jhansi
The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Jhansi, conducted Ayurveda pledge and yoga camps, educational visits, cleanliness and medicinal plant drives, “Run for Ayurveda”, webinars, public awareness programmes and competitions in painting, rangoli and quiz. The activities engaged students, youth, staff and the public on Ayurveda, yoga and healthy lifestyles.
R.R.A. Podar Central Ayurveda Research Institute (RRAP-CARI), Mumbai
R.R.A. Podar Central Ayurveda Research Institute (RRAP-CARI), Mumbai, conducted a webinar on “Research Innovation, Patenting and Entrepreneurship in Ayurveda”, Ayush wellness programmes for CISF personnel and an Ayurveda Walkathon at Kharghar, with more than 200 participants. The institute also held an Ayurveda Aahar cooking competition, drawing competition for school children, Ayush Food Festival and cleanliness activities, besides distributing more than 100 medicinal plant saplings. The celebrations concluded with a valedictory programme on September 23.
Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Gangtok
The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Gangtok, observed Ayurveda Day at ICAR, Tadong, with participation from researchers, healthcare professionals and scholars associated with Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Sowa-Rigpa and other traditional systems. Technical sessions focused on Ayurveda’s role in health and well-being and contemporary healthcare needs, facilitating knowledge sharing among practitioners and scholars of different traditional healthcare systems.
Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata
The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata, organised medicinal plant and raw drug exhibitions, yoga demonstrations, IEC distribution, medical camps, an Ayush Aahar Festival and competitions on rangoli, slogans, posters and quizzes. The institute also conducted awareness programmes through Akashvani and Doordarshan and a webinar on geriatric healthcare through Ayurveda. The celebrations concluded with Dhanvantari Puja and a programme focusing on Ayurveda, scientific research, evidence-based healthcare and holistic well-being.
Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Itanagar
The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Itanagar, conducted awareness lectures, a “Selfie with 11th Ayurveda Day” campaign, besides distributing of 134 medicinal plant saplings from September 9 to 23. The institute also organised a health camp, essay competition and herbal garden initiative at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Chimpu, along with a webinar, medicinal plant exhibition and cleanliness drive, engaging students, patients, visitors and the wider community.
