National Current Affairs
Ayurveda Day 2025
- 27 Aug 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Ayurveda Day, first observed in 2016, will now be celebrated on 23 September every year, replacing the earlier practice of celebrating it on Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras).
Key Points
- About: With the fixed date of 23 September, Ayurveda Day is poised to gain a permanent position in the global calendar, contributing to worldwide health, well-being, and ecological sustainability through the rich tradition of Ayurveda.
- Ayurveda spread globally through trade and cultural exchanges, influencing traditional medicine practices in Tibet, China, and beyond.
- Ayurveda Day has evolved into a global movement, highlighting Ayurveda's recognition as a traditional medicine system in 24 countries, with over 100 nations importing its products.
- Ayurveda Day 2025:
- The theme for 2025 is "Ayurveda for People & Planet," emphasizing global wellness and environmental sustainability through Ayurveda.
- The 2025 celebrations will focus on addressing global challenges like lifestyle disorders, climate-related diseases, and stress management, with Ayurveda promoted as a viable solution.
- The Ministry of Ayush will lead activities, including Awareness campaigns, Youth engagement programs, Wellness consultations, and International collaborations.
- Milestones of Ayurveda Day 2024: The 9th Ayurveda Day (2024) marked significant achievements in India's healthcare sector:
- Inauguration of Phase II of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).
- Launch of four Centres of Excellence in Ayurveda.
- Introduction of “Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan”
- Significance: The first all-India NSSO survey reaffirmed Ayurveda as the most used treatment system in both rural and urban India.
Initiatives Taken For Development of Ayurveda
