The Ayush Expo will be a central feature of the Second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit (GTMC) organised by the Ministry of Ayush in association with the World Health Organization (WHO), from December 17 to 19 int Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The Expo aims to promote scientific exchange, policy dialogue and innovation, in line with the Summit’s broader objective of advancing evidence-based, safe and inclusive approaches to traditional medicine within global health systems.

It will present a comprehensive and curated showcase of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy, using immersive exhibits, scientific explanations and digital interfaces. The exhibition seeks to translate India’s traditional knowledge systems into globally relevant narratives, aligned with contemporary public health priorities.

A major highlight will be the launch of the Global Traditional Medicine Library (GTML) by the World Health Organization.

The Medicinal Plants and Seeds Pavilion will display nearly 40 live medicinal plants and rare seeds, highlighting India’s botanical heritage and the ecological foundations of traditional medicine. The Spices of India Pavilion will present the scientific basis of commonly used culinary herbs and their role in preventive health, while the Metallotherapeutics Zone will explain classical purification methods, bhasma preparation processes and safety validation practices.

The Expo showcases exhibits on Dinacharya, Ritucharya and Panchakarma, illustrating preventive care principles, seasonal regimens and therapeutic practices through traditional instruments and explanatory formats.

 India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) will be showcased as an internationally recognised initiative for protecting traditional knowledge and preventing bio-piracy.

Reflecting the interface between tradition and technology, the Expo will highlight innovation through the Ayush NextGen Start-ups Pavilion, featuring applications of artificial intelligence, predictive diagnostics, wellness devices and digital health platforms. Interactive learning will be supported through holographic displays, virtual reality experiences offering guided Yoga and Panchakarma walkthroughs, and demonstrations of the Ayush Grid, India’s digital architecture supporting education, research, healthcare delivery and global outreach in the Ayush sector.

Visitor engagement will form an important component of the Expo. Delegates and participants will be able to experience personalised and experiential formats, including Swasthya Pariksha (holistic health profiling), Prakriti Pariksha (constitution analysis), meditation spaces, live Yoga demonstrations, nutrition-focused exhibits and child-oriented wellness learning zones.

Complementing the Ayush showcase, the Expo will host a dedicated WHO Zone, featuring traditional medicine systems from across WHO Member States. Countries from different regions will present their healing traditions, community-based health models and Indigenous knowledge systems.