Iinternational Conf. on Kaumarabhritya, KAUMARACON addresses by Vice president
The Vice-PresidentC. P. Radhakrishnan, today called for greater scientific research into Ayurveda to establish the efficacy of traditional healthcare practices, strengthen patient confidence and enhance the global acceptance of India’s traditional systems of medicine. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the third edition of the international conference on Kaumarabhritya, KAUMARACON-2026, organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi.
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of developing the All India Institute of Ayurveda on a par with AIIMS, the Vice-President said the Institute was moving towards realising this vision. Congratulating AIIA on its 10th Foundation Day, he emphasised the importance of sustained efforts in research, innovation and academic excellence to further strengthen the Institute’s standing.
During the event, the Vice-President inaugurated the AYUSH Start-up Portal, the AIIA–iCAINE website and the Ayurveda Digital Innovation and Venture Acceleration Facility (AyuDIVA). He also launched the Vamana App and the Panchakarma Assessment App. An international Memorandum of Understanding between Maharishi International University (MIU), USA, and AIIA, New Delhi, was also exchanged in his presence.
Earlier, the Vice-President visited the hospital facilities of AIIA and Dhanwantari Vatika, where he was briefed on the Institute’s contributions to public health and the Ayurvedic significance of various medicinal plants, herbs and rocks displayed at the Vatika.(UPDATED ON 15TH OCTOBE 2026)
