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Vice-President inaugurates KAUMARACON-2026 and launches digital initiatives of the All India Institute of Ayurveda
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The Vice-President of India inaugurated KAUMARACON-2026, the third international conference on Kaumarabhritya (Ayurvedic paediatrics), held at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi to mark its 10th Foundation Day. The event focused on integrating classical Ayurvedic knowledge with contemporary scientific research for child health and preventive care. Several digital initiatives, including the Ayush Start-up Portal, the AIIA–iCAINE website, the Ayurveda Digital Innovation and Venture Acceleration Facility (AyuDIVA), the Vamana App, and the Panchakarma Assessment App, were launched. Additionally, an international Memorandum of Understanding was exchanged between AIIA and Maharishi International University, USA.