Ritik Kumar · September 24, 2025 ![This image commemorates India’s 10th Ayurveda Day, highlighting the theme "Ayurveda for People and Planet." At the top left is the “Career Plan B” logo containing a green bird inside a circle. The main text, centered at the top, reads “[India Observes 10th Ayurveda Day with Theme Ayurveda for People and Planet].” Below the text is a large stylized lotus flower with green and gold petals, representing holistic wellness and Indian tradition. The background features flowing waves in earthy brown, green, and gold tones, blending together to suggest harmony with nature and organic growth. The design evokes Ayurveda’s connection to health, environment, and Indian cultural values.](https://careerplanb.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/158-1024x683.jpg)
India celebrated the 10th edition of Ayurveda Day on September 23, 2025, under the theme “Ayurveda for People and Planet.” The theme highlighted Ayurveda’s role as a holistic health system rooted in harmony between human well-being and environmental sustainability.
Significance and Global Outreach
For the first time, the government fixed Ayurveda Day on September 23, giving it formal recognition on the global calendar. The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, hosted the main event. This state-of-the-art center showcases India’s commitment to traditional medicine in the modern era.
The Ministry of AYUSH led nationwide celebrations across all states and union territories. Indian missions, universities, and wellness organizations abroad also organized events. Building on participation from more than 150 countries in previous years, Ayurveda Day 2025 expanded global awareness and reaffirmed India’s leadership in traditional medicine.
Key Initiatives and Highlights
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The government presented the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2025 to honor outstanding contributions in Ayurveda promotion, research, teaching, and policy planning.
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AIIA Goa inaugurated new healthcare facilities, including an Integrative Oncology Unit, Central Sterile Supply Department, Hospital Linen Care Unit, and Blood Supply Unit. These facilities integrate Ayurveda with modern medicine to advance specialized patient care.
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The Ministry launched Desh ka Swasthya Parikshan, a nationwide health check-up campaign emphasizing Ayurvedic preventive care.
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Leaders unveiled the DRAVYA portal, India’s largest digital database of Ayurvedic ingredients and products, along with the APTA portal documenting eminent practitioners’ contributions.
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AIIA Goa and Tata Memorial Centre signed collaborative MoUs to promote research and educational exchanges. Other national institutions also joined these partnerships.
Messages from Leadership
Union Minister of State for AYUSH, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, emphasized Ayurveda’s sustainability and preventive healthcare strengths. He stated that the theme reflects a collective commitment to global well-being and planetary health. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Ayurveda’s holistic vision, which promotes balance for individuals and the environment alike.
Ayurveda’s Journey and Future
India launched Ayurveda Day in 2016 and has turned it into a global movement. Since then, the event has driven digital health integration, new treatment guidelines, and stronger institutional infrastructure. The 10th anniversary showcases India’s resolve to share this ancient wisdom as a vital, evidence-based, planet-friendly healthcare system for the modern world.
