The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, is set to host its inaugural international conference, “Advancements of Research & Global Opportunities for Holistic Ayurveda” (AROHA-2024), from October 17th to 19th, 2024. This landmark event will offer both in-person and virtual participation, creating a unique platform for discussions on the theme “Advancements in Research and Global Opportunities for Holistic Ayurveda.”
The conference will be inaugurated by Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, Hon’ble Chief Justice of India. Other distinguished attendees include Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush and Health & Family Welfare; Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; and Dr. Shyama Kuruvilla, interim Director of the WHO’s Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Key dignitaries such as Lt. Gen. Madhuri Kanitkar, Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS); Padma Bhushan Prof. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Director of ILBS; and Dr. Devendra Triguna will also be present.
According to AIIA Director Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Nesari, “AROHA-2024 aims to establish Ayurveda as a cornerstone of global health and wellness.” The conference will gather scholars, industry leaders, and Ayurveda experts from countries including Japan, Colombia, Australia, Germany, Sri Lanka, and Argentina, focusing on integrating traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern scientific advancements.
The three-day event will feature 16 scientific sessions and various workshops, with over 400 research papers being presented. Topics will cover Ayurveda, ethnomedicine, quality control, standardization, diagnosis, drug delivery, evidence-based research, and the globalization of Ayurvedic practices.
AIIA’s global impact extends to over 17 countries, with partnerships and collaborations with leading institutions such as the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, FIGZ Germany, AIST Japan, Western Sydney University Australia, UHN Canada, as well as Indian institutions like IGIB, AIIMS, CSIR, and IIT.