3rd National Ayurveda Day

Key Takeaways

• The Ayurveda Day was observed across India on November 5, 2018 on the occasion of the Dhanawantari Jayanti or Dhanteras with an aim to further promote Ayurveda as the mainstream system of medicine.

• The theme of the 3rd Ayurveda Day was “Ayurveda for Public health”.

• Every year, the Ministry of AYUSH observes Ayurveda Day on the occasion of Dhanawantari Jayanti (Dhanteras).

• Prevention of disease and promotion of health is the main aim of Ayurveda.

• Lord Dhanvantari is considered as divine propagator of Ayurveda. He holds the virtues of granting health and wealth.

Events and programmes to be launched on the occasion of Ayurveda Day

• National Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Ayurveda

• National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award

• AYUSH-Health Management Information System (A-HMIS)

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