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  • Dec 01, 2023
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GLOBAL AYURVEDA FESTIVAL 2023: INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHCARE EVENT

Why in the News?

  • Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to inaugurate the 5th edition of the Global Ayurveda Festival in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Notable attendees include Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Union Ministers Parshottam Rupala and Sarbananda Sonowal, and GAF Organizing Committee Chairman V. Muraleedharan.
Source: DifferBetween

Event Theme:

  • The theme of the festival is ‘Emerging Challenges in Healthcare and a Resurgent Ayurveda.’

International Participation:

  • Delegations from over 70 nations, including leaders from Sri Lanka and Mauritius, will explore Ayurveda’s impact on global healthcare.
  • Focus on addressing global health sessions and showcasing the latest Scientific advancements in Ayurveda.

Highlights and Exhibits:

  • Industry and institutional participation featuring Ayurveda-based products, services, and research initiatives.
  • National Arogya Fair showcasing medicinal plants and their use in Ayurvedic preparations.
  • 20 Ayurveda colleges presenting pavilions.
  • First-ever Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting on Ayurveda medical tourism connecting healthcare pioneers with global buyers.

Health Services and Initiatives:

  • Free medical camp with 25 speciality clinics during the five-day event.
  • Distribution of free medicines worth Rs 15 lakh.
  • ‘Ayurveda Aahar’ food court offering a variety of healthy food options.

Overall Impact:

  • Emphasis on scientific progress in Ayurveda and its relevance in global healthcare.
  • India’s rich Ayurvedic resources showcased to a global audience.
  • Promotion of business collaborations and international cooperation in the field of Ayurveda.