The curtain raiser press
conference at the media center on October 10th saw the
unveiling of a month-long celebration drive for the 8th National
Ayurveda Day across India by Union Minister of Ayush and Ports,
Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. This day is
celebrated throughout the country to pay homage to Lord Dhanvantari,
the God of Ayurveda, and coincides with Dhanteras, a day when people
seek blessings from the Lord for good health for themselves and
others.
The
Union Minister, while speaking to the press, stressed the importance
of “Jan Sandesh, Jan Bhagidhari, and Jan Andolan for Jan Arogya”
in the field of Ayurveda. The Minister further stated that the
Ministry of Ayush aims to harness the potential of Ayurveda in
promoting the well-being of not just humans, but also the
environment, plants, animals, and other living beings. In light of
this, the chosen theme for the 8th Ayurveda is “Ayurveda for One
Health.”
The
chosen theme for Ayurveda day-2023, ‘Ayurveda for One Health’ with
the tagline ‘Ayurveda for everyone on every day’, is in harmony with
India’s G20 Presidency theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. The theme
emphasizes the interconnectedness of humans, animals, plants, and the
environment, and aims to promote the use of Ayurveda for the benefit
of all.
The
Ayurveda Day programs in 2023 will be coordinated by the Central
Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science (CCRAS), which operates
under the Ministry of Ayush. Alongside its 30 units located
throughout the country, CCRAS will serve as the coordinating agency.
The anticipation of the Ayush ministry is that the commemoration of
this year’s Ayurveda Day will take place in approximately 100
nations.
