10th National Ayurveda Day Observed at AIIA Goa
Why in the news
The 10th National Ayurveda Day was celebrated at AIIA Goa, with the Governor and Chief Minister of Goa and Union Ministers present.
Key facts
- Edition: 10th National Ayurveda Day.
- Theme: ‘Ayurveda for People and Planet’.
- Venue: All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa.
- Desh ka Swasthya Parikshan Abhiyan: over 1.29 crore citizens had health assessments, supported by 1.8 lakh volunteers, and the drive earned five Guinness World Records.
- A new Integrative Oncology Unit was set up at AIIA Goa with the Tata Memorial Centre, combining Ayurveda and modern oncology.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Theme | Ayurveda for People and Planet |
| Citizens assessed | Over 1.29 crore |
| Volunteers | 1.8 lakh |
| Guinness records | Five |
About the digital push
Several digital platforms were highlighted. The DRAVYA portal digitises Ayurvedic substances, and use of the NAMASTE portal has been expanded.
The day is used each year to promote Ayurveda in health care and public wellness.
Exam angle
- Remember the theme and the venue (AIIA Goa).
- Know the portals: DRAVYA and NAMASTE.
- The Tata Memorial Centre tie-up is for integrative oncology.
- Days and themes are standard static-GK questions in many exams.