This year’s ‘Ayurveda Day’ is set to be celebrated on a global scale in approximately 100 countries, with a resounding focus on ‘Ayurveda for One Health.’ The Ministry of Ayush has embarked on a mission to garner support from all national ministries to ensure the success of this monumental event, scheduled for November 10, 2023, coinciding with Dhanvantari Jayanti.
In a pivotal meeting held on October 17, 2023, the Ministry of Ayush convened representatives from various ministries, where they shared their innovative ideas to make ‘Ayurveda Day’ a grand success. Notably, ministries and departments such as Home, Culture, Foreign, Tribal, Water Resources, Science and Technology Department, CSIR participated enthusiastically, emphasizing the potential of digital technology and various involvement activities to transform ‘Ayurveda Day’ into a global celebration.
Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, who presided over the meeting, echoed the vision of the Prime Minister, emphasizing that ‘Ayurveda Day’ should evolve into a national program, uniting and benefiting from the collective cooperation and support of all ministries across the country.
Kotecha further elaborated that the central theme of ‘Ayurveda for One Health’ should revolve around three key pillars: ‘Ayurveda for students, Ayurveda for farmers, Ayurveda for public health,’ with a resounding message of ‘Ayurveda for everyone every day.’ The core objective of ‘Ayurveda Day’ is to propagate and disseminate the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda at the international level, establishing it as a global resource for the well-being of humans, animals, plants, and the environment.