Ayurveda is currently recognised as a traditional medicine in more than 30 countries and its acceptance is fast increasing globally, said Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, Hon’ble Minister of State of Ayush.

Speaking at the Ayurveda Day 2022 programme in New Delhi held recently, he said, “Ayush, herbal products and medicines are exported to more than 100 countries. To boost the products and services in the field of Ayush, export promotion councils have been set up globally. As per the Research and Information System Centre for Developing Countries report, the current turnover of Indian Ayush industry is US$18.1 billion and the market size has grown by 17% between 2014 and 2020.”

The 7th Ayurveda Day was celebrated in a grand ceremony in India and at international level. This year’s, the day was celebrated with the theme “Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda” so as to propagate benefits of Ayurveda to larger and grass root community. The six week long celebration saw huge participation from across the country and more than 5000 events were organised by Ministry of Ayush institutes/councils, with the support of more than 26 ministries of Government of India and Ministry of External Affairs India missions and embassies.

The dignitaries present at the event included Shri Arjun Munda Hon’ble Minister of Tribal Affairs; Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of Ayush; Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Hon’ble Minister of State of External Affairs & Culture; Shri Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, Hon’ble MoS Ayush; Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary MoA; Shri Anil Kumar Jha, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Shri Pramod Kumar Pathak, Special Secretary, MoA and Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Manoj Nesari, Director, AIIA along with representative of foreign embassies and WHO-SEARO.

Chief Guest of the event Shri Arjun Munda, Hon’ble Minister of Tribal Affairs, said, ”Ayurveda is India’s ancient tradition and wealth. Ayurveda can be nurtured in association with the people living in the forests. Ayurveda is the only medical science that talks about prevention of disease, not treatment after getting sick.”

On the occasion, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ayush, said, “The objective of ‘Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda’ campaign is to take Ayurveda and its potential to the masses. Ayurveda is now known globally and this is because of the continuous and untiring efforts of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Ayurveda is a science of prevention of disease. It’s ancient knowledge and we are doing some impressive research work in the Ayush sector.”

Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Hon’ble Minister of State of External Affairs & Culture said, “It’s time to appreciate the science of our ancestors. A science which is more than 5000 yrs old is celebrated on the occasion of Ayurveda day in the supervision of our Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi. He always promoted the science of Ayurveda and in last few years it has reached to its peak.”

Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Manoj Nesari, Director, AIIA said, “The ‘I support Ayurveda’ campaign got enormous support from all, as more than 1.7 crore people participated. More than 56 Lakh people participated in various programs based on Ayurveda Day 2022 in 6 week long program.”

On this occasion a book on The Ayurvedic Pharmacopia of India, The Ayurvedic formulary of India, was released. To create awareness about the health benefits of medicinal plants, a species specific national campaign on Ashwagandha – A health promoter – was launched by the Ministry of Ayush. The first prize winners of five short video competitions were felicitated by the Union minister of Ayush and other dignitaries.