October 25: India to celebrate Ayurveda Day

On 25^th October, 2019, Government of India is to organize 4^th Ayurveda day. The day is being celebrated by Ministry of AYUSH as Dhanvantari Jayanti falls on the day. Dhanvantari is a Hindu god who cures diseases.

Highlights

• The Ministry of Ayush will distribute “National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award” on National Ayurveda Day. The award comprises of trophy and cash reward of Rs 5 lakhs.
• The other participants of the celebration include
  • AIIA-All India Institute of Ayurveda
  • CCRAS-Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
  • IPGT&RA-Institute for Post Graduate Training and Research in Ayurveda
  • NEIAH-North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homeopathy

Significance

• Ayurveda is a system of medicine with historical roots.
• GoI launched National AYUSH Mission during its 12^th five-year plan. The focus of the mission is to promote Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy drugs. The Ayurveda Day is being celebrated as a part of the mission’s role in creating awareness about the medicines. Government has also upgraded a lot of Ayurvedic institutions as a part of AYUSH Mission.

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019