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The 11th Ayurveda Day 2026 programme at Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium, Nagpur, Maharashtra, commenced with the ceremonial Lamp Lighting and Dhanvantari Vandana in the presence (virtual) of Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush, and Union Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; Prof. (Vaidya) Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS; Prof. Sanjeev Sharma, Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur; and other distinguished dignitaries and stakeholders. The inaugural ceremony marked the beginning of the programme focused on the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”, with deliberations on Ayurveda, research, healthcare, innovation and the development of the Ayush sector. #11thAyurvedaDay #AyurvedaDay2026 #MinistryOfAyush #AyurvedaForHealthierTomorrow #OneHealthOneFuture @PMOIndia |@narendramodi | @mpprataprao | @secymoayush |@CCRAS_MoAyush|@AIIA_NDelhi |@NIAJaipur |@ItraJamnagar |@PIBIndia |@PIBAYUSH|@DDNewslive |@sansad_tv |@AIRNewsHindi I @mygovindia |

Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, addressed the gathering during the 11th Ayurveda Day 2026 programme. His address covered key areas related to Ayurveda and the Ayush sector, including healthcare delivery, research, quality, innovation and the continued development of Ayush systems. He highlighted key developments in the Ayush sector, including the establishment of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, the expansion of the Ayush industry, advances in traditional medicine classification under ICD-11, the development of 200+ BIS standards, the Ayush Quality Mark and the growing body of research and global collaboration in traditional medicine. He also emphasised strengthening collaboration between Ayush and modern medical institutions, citing initiatives with AIIMS, NIMHANS and TMC-ACTREC, as well as the Ayush-ICMR multicentric Phase III study on Punarnavadi Mandoor as an example of evidence generation in Ayurveda. The address further underlined the need to strengthen translational research, foster collaboration among research institutions, universities, healthcare institutions, industry and startups, and build a robust national Integrative Healthcare ecosystem. #11thAyurvedaDay #AyurvedaDay2026 #MinistryOfAyush #AyurvedaForHealthierTomorrow #OneHealthOneFuture @PMOIndia |@narendramodi | @mpprataprao | @secymoayush |@CCRAS_MoAyush|@AIIA_NDelhi |@NIAJaipur |@ItraJamnagar |@PIBIndia |@PIBAYUSH|@DDNewslive |@sansad_tv |@AIRNewsHindi I @mygovindia |

In the presence (virtual) of Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush, and Union Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; Prof. (Vaidya) Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS; Prof. Sanjeev Sharma, Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur; and other distinguished dignitaries, Ayush Quality Mark Certifications were presented to four eligible industries during the 11th Ayurveda Day 2026 programme. The certification recognises eligible products and organisations that meet the prescribed quality requirements under the Ayush Quality Mark framework, reinforcing the commitment to quality, safety, consistency and credibility in the Ayush sector. #11thAyurvedaDay #AyurvedaDay2026 #AyushQualityMark #MinistryOfAyush #AyurvedaForHealthierTomorrow #OneHealthOneFuture @PMOIndia |@narendramodi | @mpprataprao | @secymoayush |@CCRAS_MoAyush|@AIIA_NDelhi |@NIAJaipur |@ItraJamnagar |@PIBIndia |@PIBAYUSH|@DDNewslive |@sansad_tv |@AIRNewsHindi I @mygovindia |

Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush, and Union Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, virtually addressed the gathering during the 11th Ayurveda Day 2026 programme. In his address, he spoke on the role of Ayurveda and the Ayush sector in healthcare and highlighted the initiatives being undertaken to further strengthen the sector. In his address, he emphasised Ayurveda’s focus on preventive healthcare and healthy living, highlighting the importance of balanced nutrition, daily and seasonal routines, adequate sleep, yoga and harmony with nature. He stressed that health begins at home and lifestyle is the first foundation of wellbeing. The historic significance of 23 September being designated as Ayurveda Day every year, symbolising balance in nature, and spoke about the growing global recognition of Ayurveda and Ayush, including the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, ITRA’s status as an Institute of National Importance, and the inclusion of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani in ICD-11. He also highlighted Maharashtra and Nagpur’s contribution to Ayurveda, including the role of CCRAS’s Regional Ayurveda Research Institute in advancing research and addressing local health needs. #11thAyurvedaDay #AyurvedaDay2026 #MinistryOfAyush #AyurvedaForHealthierTomorrow #OneHealthOneFuture @PMOIndia |@narendramodi | @mpprataprao | @secymoayush |@CCRAS_MoAyush|@AIIA_NDelhi |@NIAJaipur |@ItraJamnagar |@PIBIndia |@PIBAYUSH|@DDNewslive |@sansad_tv |@AIRNewsHindi I @mygovindia |

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🌿 Inaugural Session | Ayurveda Day 2026 Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha (@vaidyakotecha), Secretary (@secymoayush), Ministry of Ayush (@moayush), delivered his address on the occasion of Ayurveda Day, highlighting the significant achievements of India’s Ayush sector and its growing potential. In his address, he also acknowledged and appreciated @fitm14 at @RIS_NewDelhi for undertaking the comprehensive study on India’s Ayush services sector, providing an important evidence base to understand the sector’s size, structure, and growth. 📊 @MEAIndia | @aparnaray_ifs | @SKSharma_World | @MoHFW_INDIA | @CCRAS_MoAyush | @CentralUnani | @ccrschennai | @ccrhindia | @mdniy | @DirectorCcryn | @nmpb1 | @AIIA_NDelhi | @ItraJamnagar | @nischennai | @BRPrasher | @IGIBSocial | @rajivvasudevan | @cgpdtm_india | @aiims_newdelhi | @SDLINDIA | @JivaAyurveda | @SarinNS1 | @cmec_ris | @DakshinNews | @AIC_aseanindia | @fisd19 | @FIDC_NewDelhi #AyurvedaDay #Ayush #FITM #RIS

🌿𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐲𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 Shri Prataprao Jadhav (@mpprataprao), Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush (@moayush) and Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (@MoHFW_INDIA), launched the Ayush Services Sector Report on the occasion of Ayurveda Day. Welcoming Ayurveda practitioners from across India, the Hon’ble Minister highlighted the importance of integrating Ayurveda into our everyday lifestyles to help build a healthier India, aligning with the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Fit India Movement. 🇮🇳 We thank the Hon’ble Minister for his vision and guidance for the development of the Ayush sector, and his commitment to making it a key component of Viksit Bharat@2047. @PMOIndia | @MEAIndia | @aparnaray_ifs | @vaidyakotecha | @secymoayush | @SKSharma_World | @CCRAS_MoAyush | @CentralUnani | @ccrschennai | @ccrhindia | @mdniy | @DirectorCcryn | @nmpb1 | @AIIA_NDelhi | @ItraJamnagar | @nischennai | @BRPrasher | @IGIBSocial | @rajivvasudevan | @cgpdtm_india | @aiims_newdelhi | @SDLINDIA | @JivaAyurveda | @SarinNS1 | @cmec_ris | @DakshinNews | @AIC_aseanindia | @fisd19 | @FIDC_NewDelhi #AyurvedaDay #Ayush #FITM #RIS

The Status Report on Ayush Related Inventions in India, jointly prepared by the, O/o @cgpdtm_india @asiavisual1 , examines AYUSH-related patent activity from FY 2014–15 to FY 2025–26. The report maps key trends in research, innovation and intellectual property. @moayush

79% of American children younger than 13 years use beauty items like glitter, lip gloss, hair products and face paint, according to a new study by @ccceh_columbia. bit.ly/3TerTVt

Our Chairperson, Mr Jung, writes in @IndianExpress on the “Cockroach” movement and India’s changing landscape of youth mobilisation. maana ki teri diid ke qabil nahin huun main/tu mera shauq dekh mira intizar dekh Read the full article: indianexpress.com/article/op…

Our Chairperson, Mr Jung, writes in @IndianExpress on the “Cockroach” movement and India’s changing landscape of youth mobilisation. maana ki teri diid ke qabil nahin huun main/tu mera shauq dekh mira intizar dekh Read the full article: indianexpress.com/article/op…

🇨🇳 What does China's anti-corruption crackdown really tell us about the state of power in 2026? Is it about governance, political discipline, elite control—or all three? 📖 Read: decypher.asia/p/corruption-c… 🎥 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=FF9IdoT1… #China #XiJinping #Geopolitics

India is becoming a heat tinderbox but one of the most effective climate solutions may already be above us. In their insightful piece Dr Indu Bhushan and Shipra Agarwal highlight how cool roofs can reduce indoor heat, cut energy demand, and build climate resilience at scale.

ASIA Distinguished Lecture Series | Join us for a lecture by Dr. @rajatmnag The Quiet Unmaking… how institutions decay from within 📅 Thursday, 30 April 2026 📍 Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi 🔗 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

March 25, a California verdict and India’s #NHRC action converged on the same issue: platform design harms to children. From algorithmic accountability to stricter norms under DPDP,the shift is clear.ASIA report comes at the right time. DPDP-Compliance-Report-1.pdf

यदि भारत में रहना है तो भारत का क़ानून मानना ही पड़ेगा …! और हम यह तय करेंगे।

A timely and necessary intervention by NHRC. In today’s digital age, safeguarding children’s data is not optional—it’s a fundamental responsibility. Platforms must move beyond intent and ensure full compliance with the DPDP Act, especially on data tracking, security, and grievance redressal. Accountability and transparency are key to building a safe digital ecosystem for our future generations.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) writes to the Electronics and Information Technology Ministry Secretary on alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act),