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HM Amit Shah Hails Ayurveda’s Global Potential As India Marks Ayurveda Day 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings on Ayurveda Day on September 23, 2026, highlighting Ayurveda’s enduring role in India’s health traditions.

Shah described Ayurveda as India’s ancient health system and a sustainable model for the world. He said the traditional system supports balanced lifestyles for millions of people.

The Home Minister praised the Modi government’s efforts to integrate Ayurveda with modern medicine. He said these initiatives have helped strengthen Ayurveda’s international profile and expand global recognition of India’s traditional healthcare practices.

सभी को आयुर्वेद दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

भारत की यह प्राचीन स्वास्थ्य पद्धति आज भी विश्व के लिए सस्टेनेबल हेल्थ का सशक्त मॉडल है और करोड़ों लोगों को स्वस्थ एवं संतुलित जीवनशैली दे रही है।

मोदी सरकार आयुर्वेद को आधुनिक चिकित्सा पद्धति से जोड़कर इस गौरवशाली विरासत को विश्व में…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 23, 2026

Shah called for collective efforts to further strengthen Ayurveda’s role in building a healthier India. He emphasised the need to preserve its traditional foundations while expanding its relevance in contemporary healthcare.

The Ayurveda Day observance follows the fixed annual date and carries the 2026 theme, ‘Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow’.

The theme reflects broader efforts under the AYUSH framework to promote Ayurveda through research, public health integration and international outreach.

The government has increasingly focused on connecting traditional health systems with modern healthcare approaches.

These efforts seek to expand research, improve public access and strengthen India’s contribution to global discussions on preventive and holistic healthcare.

Ayurveda Day provides a platform to highlight the system’s heritage while focusing on its future potential.

The 2026 observance places emphasis on sustainable healthcare, healthier lifestyles and wider global engagement.

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Pragati Upadhyay

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