Mumbai : In today’s rapidly evolving and complex healthcare environment, the relevance of Ayurveda has only grown stronger. Rooted in the principles of prevention, personalization, and whole-person care, Ayurveda has pioneered a holistic model of health and wellbeing for centuries. Marking India’s first National Ayurveda Day, today, is therefore of critical significance. It comes at a time when non communicable diseases are rising, post-pandemic self-awareness about immunity and resilience is at peak, and the need for sustainable, preventive healthcare is more urgent than ever. The day underscores Ayurveda’s growing role not just as India’s cultural heritage, but as a future-ready system of medicine that aligns with national priorities in health, wellness, and economic growth.

Commemorating India’s first National Ayurveda Day, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Groupin a special video message said “Ayurveda is one of the greatest gifts of India to humanity. It is renowned and respected globally as a science that goes beyond treatment, offering a complete philosophy of life with wellbeing in body-mind-spirit. From preventing and managing chronic diseases, to contributing to rehabilitation after cancer, stroke, or cardiac events, etc., Ayurveda stands as a trusted partner to modern medicine.”

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Through personalized lifestyle guidance, diet, mind-body practices, and detox therapies including Panchakarma, Purvakarma and Paschathkarma and other special procedures in eye-care, ENT and surgery, Ayurveda is well positioned to offer a holistic framework to tackle today’s health challenges while working in harmony with modern medicine.

Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals and Chairperson, Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals said, “The world is increasingly turning to India for its Ayurveda wisdom reflecting a growing global interest in holistic health and wellness. At Apollo, we are privileged to contribute to this movement by advancing a vision where India emerges as a global leader in preventive, promotive, and curative care across the life cycle of human beings.”

Over millennia, Ayurveda has demonstrated its efficacy in managing a wide range of non-communicable and communicable disorders, including musculoskeletal & neurological disorders, digestive and respiratory ailments, metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity, dermatological issues, and reproductive health concerns, among many others. It has also played a vital role in managing chronic pain, boosting immunity, and correcting metabolic dysregulation, gut dysbiosis and underlying inflammation. Emerging research and patient case studies underscore the future of healthcare as true, patient-centered, integrative care.

Mr. Rajiv Vasudevan, Founder & CEO, Apollo AyurVAID, added, “For over two decades, Apollo AyurVAID has been dedicated to delivering Precision Ayurveda with an unwavering focus on safety, quality, and measurable clinical outcomes. As we enter the next decade, it is vital for stakeholders across industry, academia, research, and government to come together with a ‘patient-first’ approach, reimagining the healthcare delivery model. The future of healthcare is not about choosing one system over another; it requires a collective, integrative approach.”

This year’s theme ‘Ayurveda for People & Planet’ resonates deeply with the need for collective action to advance Ayurveda for both human and planetary wellbeing. Precision Ayurveda shall help India propel itself into the front ranks of developed nations, to become Viksit Bharat.