AYUSH
AIIA Launches ‘AyurVarta’ Digital Dialogue Series Ahead of Ayurveda Day
PrelimsMainsGS2GovernanceGovernment Schemes
Source-grounded summary
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Ayush, has launched a digital dialogue series titled ‘AyurVarta’ ahead of Ayurveda Day, observed annually on 23 September. The inaugural episode highlighted the government's decision to designate a fixed date for Ayurveda Day—moving it from Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras) to 23 September, which coincides with the Autumnal Equinox. The digital series aims to disseminate authentic knowledge, scientific perspectives, and contemporary relevance of Ayurveda globally through discussions with experts on clinical practice, public health, education, and research.