National Naturopathy Day 2026 On November 18: Ayush Ministry Announces Theme

The Ministry of Ayush will organise the ninth edition of National Naturopathy Day on November 18, 2026, adopting the theme ‘Prakrutik Chikitsa, Swasth Bharat’.

The annual observance will highlight efforts to establish stronger scientific evidence for naturopathic practices and encourage preventive approaches to healthcare, the Ministry announced on Thursday.

The programme will be hosted at the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN) in Nagamangala, Karnataka.

The 2026 campaign will promote disease prevention through nutritious food choices, regular exercise, yoga and effective stress management. It will encourage the use of naturopathic methods supported by scientific evidence.

Another priority is to raise awareness about obesity and health complications associated with unhealthy lifestyle patterns.

The initiative seeks to motivate people to adopt healthier routines and environmentally sustainable practices.

According to the Ministry, naturopathy is evolving from its conventional nature-cure identity into a more organised healthcare discipline supported by research, clinical assessments and preventive interventions.

Union Minister of State for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav highlighted the importance of scientific validation, professional education and responsible cooperation with conventional medical systems.

“Naturopathy encourages us to recognise the close relationship between lifestyle, nature and overall health. Our emphasis is on strengthening its scientific foundation through credible research, quality education and responsible integration with conventional healthcare,” he said.

The Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) released several research studies in peer-reviewed publications during the 2025–26 financial year.

Five research councils operating under the Ayush Ministry jointly published 653 research papers.

The CCRYN, however, maintains 22 operational units across the country, contributing to academic activities, scientific investigations and public engagement.

The annual observance supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Fit and Healthy India by promoting preventive healthcare, healthier communities and shared responsibility for public health.