National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, Organises Programmes to Mark 11th Ayurveda Day

The National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Chennai, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is organising a series of academic and awareness programmes from 18 to 25 September 2026 to mark the 11th Ayurveda Day.

The week-long observance aims to promote awareness about Ayurveda, encourage interdisciplinary learning and strengthen academic knowledge among students, scholars, healthcare professionals and faculty members.

Faculty members and students of NIS visited the VHS Hospital Campus, Taramani, and the Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (ALRARI), Chennai, for institutional exposure and academic interaction.

On 22 September, NIS organised a seminar on “Sophisticated Instrumental Approaches to Drug Standardization” at the Yoga Hall, New OPD. Dr. T. Vinodh Kumar, Research Officer (Chemistry), Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CCRAS), was the Chief Guest.. (UPDATED ON 23RD SEPTEMBER 2026)