The
University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed its affiliated higher educational
institutes (HEIs) to promote the scientific uses of Ayurveda as part of
observing ‘Ayurveda Day’ on October 23.

Ayurveda
Day is celebrated every year to bolster Ayurveda and its effective methodology
for the effective treatment of various diseases. This year’s theme is ‘Har Din,
Har Ghar Ayurveda’ (Ayurveda Everyday, Ayurveda Everywhere).

In a
circular issued to the HEIs, the UGC exhorted the institutes to promote
Ayurveda by creating ‘Jan Sandesh, Jan Bhagidari, and Jan Aandolan for Jan
Arogya’ of the people through various events and activities.

The Ayush Ministry
has planned a series of events from September 12 to October 23 under the banner
‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to celebrate the occasion. The All-India Institute of
Ayurveda (AIIA) is the Nodal Organization for the events.

The first
event ‘Ayurveda for Holistic Health’ was held from September 12 to 18, followed
by ‘Ayurveda for Millenials’ (September 19 to 25), ‘Ayurveda Aahar’ (September
26 to October 2) and ‘Ayurveda for Senior Citizens’ (October 3 to 9).

Currently, the ‘Ayurveda for Mental Wellbeing’ is underway (Oct 9 to 16). The programmes
will conclude with the ‘Ayurveda-Sharing of Experience’ event scheduled from
October 17 to 23.