Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan today said that Ayurveda must be strengthened through scientific research, evidence-based validation and responsible integration with modern healthcare. He said this while addressing the 3rd edition of the International Conference on Kaumarabhritya – KAUMARACON 2026 organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi. The Vice President noted that the future of healthcare lies in collaboration and patient safety. He also stressed that child health should remain at the centre of national health priorities. Referring to Kaumarabhritya, the Ayurvedic branch devoted to child care, Mr Radhakrishnan said that research should not only innovate new ideas but also scientifically re-establish traditional remedies and practices.
Highlighting the growing global acceptance of Yoga and India’s traditional health systems, the Vice President said that India’s ancient wisdom can contribute meaningfully to global well-being. He further underlined that the All India Institute of Ayurveda has emerged as an important center for advancing education, research and healthcare services in the country.
On this occasion, the Vice President also inaugurated four initiatives of the Institute which includes AYUSH Start-up portal, AIIA- iCAINE website, AyuDIVA and Vamana App and Panchakarma Assessment App. Furthermore, AIIA, New Delhi and Maharshi international University, USA exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding.
Meanwhile, AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav said that the government is working to strengthen evidence-based Ayurveda and integrate traditional knowledge with modern science to improve child healthcare. The Minister highlighted the role of Ayurveda in maternal and child healthcare, including preventive care, nutrition and immunity. He also stressed the need to validate traditional practices through scientific research and modern diagnostic technologies. He further highlighted that the institute’s initiatives, including the KINDER laboratory for child-related diagnostic services. Mr Jadhav said that KAUMARACON 2026 has brought together experts from more than a dozen countries, with over 200 research papers being presented.
The three-day conference commenced today and will culminate on 17th of this month marking the 10th foundation day of All India Institute of Ayurveda.
