The State awards for best Ayurveda doctors were announced. Dr. K P Sreekumari Amma, former Principal of Government Ayurveda College was selected for the Ashtangaratna award for overall contributions in the field of Ayurveda. Ayurveda Medical Education Director, Dr. P K Ashok was selected for the Dhanwantari award for the best contributions in the area of medical treatment and research. Kozhikode District Ayurveda Hospital, Chief Medical Officer, N. Sreekumar was selected for the Charaka award for the best doctor in the Indian System of Medicine. Oollur Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Principal, Dr. K G Vishwanath was selected for the Aathreya award for the best Ayurveda teacher. Dr. A Natarajan was selected for the Vagbhata award for the best Ayurveda doctor in the private sector.