Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, underscored the significance of this scientific gathering. He emphasised that the rising prevalence of metabolic disorders necessitates collaborative strategies that combine traditional wisdom with contemporary medical science.
He stated that India is committed to enhancing evidence-based research in Ayurveda and developing integrative health solutions that can be scaled globally. The Minister added that the conference represents a crucial step toward advancing interdisciplinary research, innovation, and policy frameworks that support preventive and holistic healthcare.
A Science-Driven Response to Metabolic Diseases
The Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush noted that metabolic disorders, including Type-2 Diabetes and obesity, demand rigorous, science-backed interventions. Ayurveda’s preventive, personalised and holistic approach can complement biomedical advances and offer sustainable solutions, especially when validated through modern research methodologies.
Dr. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General of CCRAS, also highlighted the scientific merit of the programme. He emphasised that bridging Ayurveda with cutting-edge biomedical research is essential for meaningful progress in translational science and global health policy. The conference’s sessions are designed to promote high-quality evidence generation and encourage the integration of Ayurvedic insights into mainstream healthcare frameworks.
Key Highlights of the Two-Day Conference
The event will feature:
- Plenary and keynote sessions by national and international researchers
- Parallel scientific presentations on integrative healthcare
- A symposium on managing Type-2 Diabetes, Obesity and Dyslipidemia
- A workshop on Nanotechnology & Molecular Biology at the TCS Smart-X Hub, IISc
- A health screening camp organised by Samatvam, PathShodh and CARI
- Publication of a special issue of the CCRAS journal JDRAS on Obesity & Metabolic Disorders
Dr. Sucholachana Bhatt, Organising Secretary, stated that more than 700 delegates will attend the event. The programme includes 267 oral presentations, 120 virtual papers, 70 posters and 16 keynote lectures, reflecting the scale and depth of ongoing research in this domain.
Strengthening India’s Global Leadership in Integrative Medicine
The conference underscores India’s commitment to promoting scientific, integrative and patient-centered healthcare systems. As metabolic disorders continue to rise worldwide, the demand for holistic and evidence-based approaches is stronger than ever.