Ayurveda Day 2024

Government of India has been observing Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanwantari Jayanti (Dhanteras) since 2016 to raise awareness about Ayurvedic principles, medicinal herbs and lifestyle practices.
This year it is being observed for the ninth time in a row on 29^th October 2024.
Theme 2024: It brings together over 150 countries under the theme, “Ayurveda Innovations for Global Health.”
Key objectives
- Combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and antimicrobial resistance.
- Addressing challenges related to climate change, geriatric and mental health, and nutritional disorders.
- Emphasizing preventive health and holistic wellness.
- Supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) vision.
Focus Areas: Women’s Health, Workplace Wellness, School Wellness Programs, Food Innovation.

Ayurveda

It is the traditional system of medicine that originated in ancient India.
It focuses on achieving balance in the body, mind and spirit to promote holistic wellbeing.
The term is derived from two Sanskrit words: “ayu”, meaning life and “veda”, meaning knowledge. Thus, it denotes the “knowledge of life”.