Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled month long celebration drive regarding the 8th National Ayurveda Day across India in a curtain-raiser press conference at the media center, on Tuesday.  Ayurveda Day is celebrated across India as a mark of respect to Lord Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda. It also coincides with Dhanteras, seeking the Lord’s blessings for sound health for themselves and others.

Addressing the media persons Union Minister emphasized the “Jan Sandesh, Jan Bhagidhari and Jan Andolan for Jan Arogya aspect of Ayurveda, and said,” For the 8th Ayurveda the Ministry of Ayush intends to explore the potential of Ayurveda in promoting the wellbeing of not only human being but also the wellbeing of the environment, plants animals etc. in addition to wellbeing of people. Therefore, the theme chosen is “Ayurveda for One Health”.

The theme is in alignment with the theme of India’s G20 Presidency ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, and the focal theme for Ayurveda day-2023 has been decided as ‘Ayurveda for One Health’ with the line ‘Ayurveda for everyone on every day’ i.e., ‘ Har din har kisi ke liye Ayurveda’ focusing on human-animal-plant-environment interface.”

Sarbananda Sonowal further elaborated on the whole government approach of the month long celebrations and highlighted the efforts made so far. “India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes in the Principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. By capitalizing on the potential of Ayurveda, the science of holistic healing and healthy living, a revolution can be brought in the field of healthcare to address the concerns of One Health.” ” he said.

Month long celebrations have been planned pan-India to sensitize students, farmers, and the public to Ayurveda. This year the 8th Ayurveda Day falls on 10th November, 2023. The Ministry of Ayush chose different themes every year for Ayurveda day, to address different health issues through Ayurveda. Various programs on the theme selected are conducted throughout the country covering millions of people. This helps generate awareness among people about the health issue as well as the potential role of Ayurveda in the prevention and treatment of the issue.

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