Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Ayush and Health and Family Welfare of India, Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, stated that ancient Ayurvedic institutions like Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, will play a key role in strengthening the vision of Swasth Bharat. Addressing the Padmabhushan Dr. P.K. Warrier Memorial Ayurveda Seminar ASK@62 event, through a virtual message, the minister emphasised the significant potential of traditional healthcare institutions in advancing the government’s flagship health initiative. Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala’s charitable hospital has treated more than 20 million patients in 10 years, integrating Ayurveda with modern medicine.
The 62nd edition of ASK@62 was organised by Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala at the India International Centre, New Delhi, marking the first time in 62 years that the event has taken place outside Kerala. The historic move aims to send a message of unity among the Ayurvedic fraternity of North and South India and promote the globalization of Ayurveda.
“The Ministry of AYUSH is continuously striving to ensure that all traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, work together with modern medicine to play a significant role in realizing the vision of a “Swasth Bharat.” In this direction, the contribution of Arya Vaidya Sala is extremely inspiring. Arya Vaidya Sala has made invaluable contributions to Ayurvedic medicine, research, and education over the past 125 years. The institution has been preserving and promoting ancient Ayurvedic knowledge while integrating it with modern scientific approaches, enhancing the global prestige of India’s traditional medicine system. Its efforts in providing accessible, safe, and effective Ayurvedic healthcare services to the public have been commendable,” the minister said.
Dr. P.M. Varier, Managing Trustee and Chief Physician, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, said, “This is the first time in 62 years we have brought our Ayurveda Seminar out of Kerala to Delhi, the capital of India, to send a message of unity among the Ayurvedic fraternity of North and South. North or South, Ayurveda is one; we must join hands for the growth, glory, and globalisation of Ayurveda, ensuring the roots of tradition with science reach every human being.”
The seminar was inaugurated by Dr. Kousthubha Upadhyaya, Advisor, Ministry of Ayush, in the presence of Shri K. Harikumar, Chief Executive Officer, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, Dr. P.M. Varier, Managing Trustee & Chief Physician, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, Dr. A. Raghu, Advisor (Ay.), Ministry of Ayush, Dr. Vandana Siroha, Director, Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, Delhi, Dr. Raghuram Ayyagiri, Registrar, Delhi Bharathiya Chikitsa Parishad, and Dr. P. Ramkumar, Trustee & Factory Manager, Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala.
Dr. Kousthubha Upadhyaya, Advisor, Ministry of Ayush, said, ” We have formed the AYUSH Export Promotion Council to promote Ayurveda products and services globally. More than 25 countries have recognised Ayurveda, and just three days ago at the second WHO Global Summit, almost 100 countries participated and agreed to promote traditional medicine, especially Ayurveda and Yoga.”
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system, is making significant strides globally, with estimates suggesting that it is projected to reach $76.91 billion by 2030.
Shri K. Harikumar, Chief Executive Officer, Arya Vaidya Sala, said, “Our charitable hospital has treated more than 20 million patients in the last 10 years, providing free treatment, meals, accommodation, and medicines. We treat more than 18 lakh patients through Ayurveda every year across India. When you talk about Ayurveda, Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala is the first name that pops up in people’s minds because we stand for authentic Ayurveda.”
The event also witnessed the silver jubilee celebration of Arya Vaidya Sala’s Ayurvedic Hospital & Research Centre in the Delhi-NCR region, marking 25 years of delivering authentic, classical Ayurveda to millions of patients. The milestone underscores the institution’s expanding footprint in North India and its commitment to making traditional healthcare accessible to diverse populations nationwide.
Former Ambassador Prof. Venu Rajamony inaugurated the silver jubilee celebration in the presence of Dr. P.M. Varier, Managing Trustee and Chief Physician, Arya Vaidya Sala, Padmabhushan Vd. Devendra Triguna, President of the All India Ayurvedic Congress,Shri K. Raghunath, President of Delhi Malayali Association (DMA), Dr. Sujith S. Warrier, Trustee and Factory Manager at Arya Vaidya Sala, Dr. Prasanth P., Superintendent and Senior Medical Officer at AH&RC Delhi, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, and Dr. Jithesh M.K., Senior Medical Officer Quality Assurance at Arya Vaidya Sala.
