Preparations for 11th Ayurveda Day: Over 9,700 Events Organized Across 30 States, Millions Show Support

The 11th Ayurveda Day will be celebrated across India on September 23. The central theme for this year's celebration is 'Ayurveda for a Healthy Future.' To mark the occasion, more than 9,700 various activities have been organized across 30 states and union territories of the country.

According to public participation data, more than 3.6 million participants have registered through the official Ayurveda Day website. Additionally, approximately 8.93 million citizens have taken a pledge of support for Ayurveda via the website. A dedicated microsite, ayurvedaday.org.in, has been developed for the entire event, serving as a digital platform for citizen participation, registration, and reporting.

On a nationwide level, states such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh have recorded significant participation in the event. To increase awareness, Ayurveda health and wellness camps, Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities, and public relations programs are being organized. Other activities include awareness campaigns in schools and colleges, the planting of medicinal plants, youth engagement initiatives, campaigns promoting healthy dietary practices, and Ayurveda quizzes.

The impact of the celebration has also been observed internationally. Various activities were organized in 10 countries to commemorate the 11th Ayurveda Day, with more than 1,900 participants taking part. These countries and regions include the United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia, Denmark, Iceland, Spain, Bulgaria, Algeria, Afghanistan, and the British Indian Ocean Territory. This international participation reflects the growing acceptance and reach of Ayurveda among communities and institutions outside of India.