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[All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi @AIIA_NDelhi]

AIIA, New Delhi, extends warm wishes on the auspicious occasions of Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja.

May these festivals bring happiness, prosperity, good health and harmony to everyone. May the divine blessings of the Sun God fill your lives with positivity and well-being. @moayush

[NMPB MoAyush @nmpb1]

Today’s Medicinal Plant – HING

Botanical Name: _Ferula assa-foetida_ L.

Common Name: Hing (Asafoetida)

Prof.(Dr.) @mahesh_dadhich @drqayumiitk @moayush @PIBAYUSH @PIB_India @ChinmayRath7 @CCRAS_MoAyush @NIAJaipur @AIIA_NDelhi @mpprataprao @ItraJamnagar @CSIR_IND @PMOIndia

[All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi @AIIA_NDelhi]

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Ayush, had the honour of hosting Mr. An Byeong-gu, Mayor of Miryang City, Republic of Korea, along with six distinguished delegates from the Republic of Korea.

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Know Your 3 Natural Boosts for Well-being!
Sometimes, simple outdoor habits can make a meaningful difference to your daily routine. From sunlight and green spaces to regular physical activity, discover how these three natural elements can support your well-being. Step outside, get moving, and make time for nature!

#NationalNaturopathyDay2026 #Naturopathy #NaturalWellness #HealthyLiving #MinistryOfAyush

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[NMPB MoAyush @nmpb1]

TODAY’S MEDICINAL PLANT

RASON

Botanical Name: _Allium sativum_ L.

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Common Name: Garlic, Lahsun

Prof. (Dr.) @mahesh_dadhich @drqayumiitk @moayush @PIBAYUSH @PIB_India @mpprataprao @ChinmayRath7

[Prataprao Jadhav @mpprataprao]

|| Major Relief for Cancer Patients: Anti-Cancer Drug Prices Cut Significantly. ||

Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and guidance of Union Health Minister Shri @JPNadda Ji, price cuts on 1,364 anti-cancer medicine formulations have now taken effect. With reductions over 50% across 679 brands and up to 96.45%, this historic move brings immense financial relief and accessible healthcare to millions of families.

A transformative step towards affordable healthcare for all.

@MoHFW_INDIA @moayush
@ccrhindia @PIBAYUSH @CCRAS_MoAyush @AIIA_NDelhi
@aiims_newdelhi
#NarendraModi #JPNadda #HealthcareForAll #AffordableHealthcare #CancerRelief

[Ministry of Health @MoHFW_INDIA]

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗜𝗠𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗖!

The first BIMSTEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) on Health was held today in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing together member countries to advance cooperation in public health capacity-building, traditional medicine, cancer care and disease surveillance.

The meeting also discussed the establishment of the BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence in Traditional Medicine in India and measures to strengthen regional institutional mechanisms.

The SOM laid the groundwork for the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting tomorrow, which will be attended by Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda.

The Ministerial Meeting will provide a platform to deepen regional partnerships, strengthen collective health preparedness and advance shared healthcare priorities across BIMSTEC member countries.

#BIMSTEC #HealthCooperation #HealthForAll

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Step away from screens and make room for nature!

A refreshing walk, some time in green spaces and a little fresh air can bring more movement and mindfulness into your daily routine. Reconnect with nature and make outdoor time a part of your everyday wellness journey.

#NationalNaturopathyDay2026 #Naturopathy #NatureAndWellness #HealthyLifestyle #MinistryOfAyush

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[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Wellness begins with the little choices we make every day!
How many boxes can you tick on your Naturopathic Wellness Bingo card? Share your score in the comments and see how many wellness habits are part of your daily routine!

#Naturopathy #WellnessBingo #NationalNaturopathyDay2026 #SafeJourney #HealthyTravel #NaturalLiving #SwasthBharat

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[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

The First BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) on Health was held on 10 November 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The SOM reviewed progress in regional health cooperation, public health, capacity-building, traditional medicine, cancer care and disease surveillance. Discussions also focused on the establishment of the BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence in Traditional Medicine in India and strengthening regional institutional mechanisms.

The SOM provided guidance on key follow-up actions and finalized the agenda and draft Joint Ministerial statement for the first Health Ministerial Meeting,to be held on 11 November 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

#BIMSTEC #BIMSTECHealth #RegionalCooperation #HealthDiplomacy #TraditionalMedicine #PublicHealth #HealthForAll #MinistryOfAyush

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[CCRH @ccrhindia]

A Project-Specific Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed online on 6 November 2026 (Friday) between the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, New Delhi, and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai, for collaborative research.

On behalf of CCRH, the MoU was signed by Dr. Subhash Kaushik, Director General, CCRH, in the presence of Dr. K. C. Muraleedharan, Deputy Director General, CCRH; Dr. Harleen Kaur, Research Officer (Homoeopathy), S-2, CCRH, and Co-Principal Investigator of the study; and Dr. Anmol Bhatnagar, Senior Research Fellow, CCRH, New Delhi.

On behalf of SRIHER, the MoU was signed by Dr. S. Senthil Kumar, Registrar, SRIHER, in the presence of Dr. Baskaran Jegadish, Principal Investigator of the study; Dr. V. Gayathri, Site Principal Investigator; Dr. Lakshmi Sundaram, Site Co-Principal Investigator of the study; and Dr. P. Venkatachalam, Radiation Biologist and Researcher, SRIHER. Dr. D. Karthikeyan, Officer-in-Charge, and Dr. Kolli Raju, Consultant (Homoeopathy), HRID, CCRH Chennai Unit, were also present on the occasion.

The collaboration focuses on the research project titled “A Fundamental Study on Rats and Zebrafishes for Exploring the Role of Clematis erecta and Clematis vitalba in Modulating Emergence from General Anaesthesia.” The study aims to investigate the potential role of these homoeopathic medicines in modulating and shortening emergence time following general anaesthesia through fundamental research using rat and zebrafish models.

Following the signing of the MoU, as a gesture of goodwill and to mark the occasion, Dr. D. Karthikeyan and Dr. Kolli Raju felicitated Dr. S. Senthil Kumar, Dr. Baskaran Jegadish and Dr. P. Venkatachalam.

This collaboration marks an important step towards strengthening institutional research partnerships and fostering interdisciplinary scientific research to explore the potential applications of homoeopathic medicines.
@SRIHER_Official #CCRH #MOU #ResearchCollaboration #Homoeopathy

[All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi @AIIA_NDelhi]

अखिल भारतीय आयुर्वेद संस्थान (AIIA), नई दिल्ली की ओर से आप सभी को दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ!
स्वस्थ रहें, निरोग रहें और स्वस्थ जीवनशैली के लिए आयुर्वेद को अपने जीवन का अभिन्न अंग बनाएँ।
शुभ दीपावली! @moayush @mpprataprao @AiiaGoa #HappyDiwali2026 #Ayush #Ayurveda

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Yukta-Ahara highlights the importance of appropriate food and good food habits in Yogic living. The concept of Mitahara encourages awareness of the quality and quantity of food, along with one's state of mind while eating. It reminds us that mindful living extends beyond the Yoga mat.

#PracticeYogaWithAwareness #Yoga365 #YuktaAhara #Mitahara #Yoga #MinistryOfAyush

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[NITI Aayog @NITIAayog]

Prof. (Dr.) M. Srinivas, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, chaired a meeting on “Integration of Ayush Systems in Tertiary Care Institutions of the Central Government” with Secretaries from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Ayush, Department of Health Research and leadership from 21 AIIMS institutions.

The discussions centred on strengthening institutional collaboration, advancing evidence-based Ayush interventions, expanding research and identifying opportunities for integrated healthcare initiatives. Emphasising a holistic and patient-centric approach, the meeting explored pathways to strengthen primary prevention, health promotion and disease prevention through the integration of Ayush systems into tertiary healthcare.

This initiative marks a significant step towards building a more preventive, evidence-driven and holistic healthcare ecosystem, advancing India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

#IntegrativeHealthcare #ViksitBharat2047

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[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, attended the Dhanvantari Jayanti event organised at Constitution Club, New Delhi, alongside former Union Minister Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, Dr. Maneesha Upendra Kothekar, Chairperson, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), Padma Vibhushan Vaidya Devendra Triguna and other eminent dignitaries and Ayurvedic experts.

Addressing the gathering, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha highlighted the significant progress made in Ayurveda and Yoga since 2014, emphasising the Government’s continued efforts to strengthen research, education and healthcare through the Ministry of Ayush.

The event also featured discussions on the holistic principles of Ayurveda and its relevance in promoting health and well-being, along with the felicitation of distinguished Vaidyas and emerging talents for their contributions to the field.

#Celebrate_Dhanwantri_Jayanti #DhanBhiSehatBhi #DhanwantariJayanti #Ayurveda #MinistryOfAyush

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[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

This Diwali, let the celebration of light inspire a brighter approach to life. Choose healthy habits, embrace a balanced lifestyle and make well-being a part of everyday living.

The Ministry of Ayush wishes everyone a joyful, safe and healthy Diwali!

#HappyDiwali #Diwali #HealthyLifestyle #Wellness #MinistryOfAyush

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[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

श्री प्रतापराव जाधव, माननीय राज्य मंत्री (स्वतंत्र प्रभार) आयुष मंत्रालय और स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री, भारत सरकार ने धन्वंतरि जयंती एवं दीपावली के पावन अवसर पर देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं दीं।

उन्होंने कहा कि भारतीय संस्कृति में दीपावली अंधकार पर प्रकाश और निराशा पर आशा की विजय का प्रतीक है। यह पर्व हमें प्रेम, सद्भावना और सेवा के मूल्यों को अपनाने की प्रेरणा देता है।

#Diwali2026 #HappyDiwali #Deepawali #PeaceAndHarmony #MinistryOfAyush

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[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Prof. (Dr.) Geetha B. Shetty shares her insights as part of the #LeadershipVoices series, highlighting the significance of Naturopathy in promoting natural health practices and encouraging a balanced approach to healthy living.
As we celebrate the 9th Naturopathy Day 2026, let us recognise the role of Naturopathy in advancing holistic health and well-being.

#NaturopathyDay2026 #NaturopathyHealthyIndia #MinistryOfAyush #LeadershipMessage

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[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

A Step Towards Better Health Through Naturopathy!

The Central Yoga and Naturopathy Centre, Nagamangala, supported a patient in her journey towards better health through yoga sessions, naturopathy care and regular guidance from doctors. She appreciated the friendly atmosphere, encouraging yoga sessions and the personal attention she received throughout her stay.

She returned home feeling healthier and happy with her experience.

#NationalNaturopathyDay #NaturopathyDay2026 #MinistryOfAyush #PrakritikChikitsa #PatientExperience

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[PMO India @PMOIndia]

This Dhanteras, make a commitment to better health!

Union MoS Shri @mpprataprao highlights how Ayurveda emphasises the preservation of health and why preventive healthcare matters. He encourages families to adopt healthier habits, from mindful eating and regular Yoga to adequate sleep and timely health screenings.

Let us invest in what matters most - the health of our loved ones and a healthier future for our families.