The Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress, will organise the four-day National Arogya Fair 2026 in Shegaon in Buldhana district from February 25 to 28.
The event aims to promote various Ayush systems of medicine among the public, provide integrated healthcare services and create livelihood opportunities for farmers through medicinal plant cultivation and agroforestry.
The fair will be inaugurated on February 25 by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Visava Maidan of Sant Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan. The ceremony will also be attended by the Governor of Maharashtra, Union Minister of Ayush Prataprao Jadhav, senior officials and other dignitaries.
During the fair, citizens will be able to avail free health check-ups, consultations and medicines under different Ayush streams, including Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy.
The event will feature thematic exhibitions, expert lectures, yoga demonstrations, live therapy counters and interactive sessions focused on preventive and promotive healthcare. Ayush pharmaceutical and wellness companies are also expected to participate, showcasing research, quality standards and good manufacturing practices.
A dedicated exhibition on medicinal plants and home-based remedies will be organised to raise awareness about traditional healthcare solutions. Separate stalls representing each Ayush stream under the Ministry will be set up to provide visitors with information and access to services on a single platform.
A special initiative has been planned for farmers from Buldhana district and nearby regions to promote agroforestry and medicinal plant cultivation as a sustainable source of income. A focused programme on “Ayurvedic Farming, Production and Marketing” will be held on February 27 at the Visava premises in Shegaon.
Farmers will receive guidance from experts on cultivation techniques, processing, value addition and marketing of forest-based and medicinal crops, enabling integration of Ayurvedic farming practices into traditional agriculture.
Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav has appealed to farmers to participate in the programme and explore the economic potential of medicinal plant cultivation alongside conventional crops. He stated that diversifying farmland towards medicinal crops can help ensure sustainable income while strengthening the Ayush value chain.
