Pune: 8th International Ayurveda Congress on February 1-2 in Pimpri
Pune, 25th January 2025: Dr. D.Y. Patil (Deemed) University’s Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurveda and Research Center, Pune, in collaboration with the All India Ayurveda Congress (New Delhi), the International Maharishi Ayurveda Foundation, Netherlands, and the International Academy of Ayurveda, is organizing the 8th International Ayurveda Congress. This two-day event will be held on February 1-2, 2025, at the university’s auditorium in Pimpri. The conference will bring together Ayurveda experts, researchers, educators, and students from around the world for lectures, paper presentations, and discussions on various topics in Ayurveda, Dr. Smita Jadhav, Pro Vice Chancellor of Dr. D.Y. Patil (Deemed) University.
She has interacted with the media in the press conference at Dr. DY Patil College of Ayurveda & Research Center, Pimpri Pune. Brazilian Ayurveda expert Dr. Jose Rogue, Principal of Ayurveda College Prof. Dr. Gunvant Yeola, Research Director Prof. Dr. Asmita Vele, Department of Kayachikitsa Head Prof. Dr. D.G. Deepankar, and Department of Rachana Sharira Head Prof. Dr. Yogesh Kutte were present at the press conference. Notably, 16 Ayurveda students from Brazil have already arrived to participate in the conference.
Dr. Smita Jadhav stated that this two-day conference has been recognized by the Ministry of AYUSH, the Government of India, and the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). It aims to foster discussions on Ayurveda research, innovations, future scope, challenges, solutions, and treatments for various disorders. Additionally, it will promote collaboration with international organizations and align with initiatives like the ‘Integrated Health Scheme’ and ‘Heal in India’ launched by Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Such conferences allow students to learn about advancements in Ayurveda, technology, and innovative experiments, thereby encouraging research, innovation, and a startup culture.”
Principal Dr. Gunvant Yevle said, “The first day of the conference will feature a special convocation ceremony where notable contributions to Ayurveda will be recognized. Neuroscientist Dr. Tony Nader, Head of the Global Transcendental Meditation Organization in the U.S.; IPS Mahesh Bhagwat, Additional Director General of Police, Telangana; and Prof. Dr. Sadanand Sardeshmukh, President of the Indian Culture and Vision Trust, Wagholi, will be conferred with ‘Honorary Doctor of Science’ degrees by Dr. P.D. Patil, Chancellor of Dr. D.Y. Patil University. Pro-Chancellor of Dr. D.Y. Patil University Dr. Bhagyashree Patil, Vice-Chancellor Dr. N.J. Pawar, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Secretary of Dr. D.Y. Patil University Society Dr. Smita Jadhav, Treasurer Dr. Yashraj Patil, and Secretary of Dr. D.Y. Patil Unitech Society Dr. Somnath Patil will be present on the occasion.”
On the second day, Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), will deliver a special address. Other dignitaries attending the event include Chancellor Dr. P.D. Patil, Pro-Chancellor Dr. Bhagyashree Patil, MP Shrirang Barne, Dr. Tony Nader, AYUSH Ministry Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Chairman of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Vaidya Jayant Devpujari, National Research Professor of AYUSH Dr. Bhushan Patwardhan, Chairman of the All India Ayurveda Congress Vaidya Devendra Triguna, Prof. Dr. Subhash Ranade of the International Academy of Ayurveda, and Dr. Reiner Picha, Chairman of the International Maharishi Ayurveda Foundation (Netherlands). More than 100 international experts from 10 countries and over 1,200 national-level researchers, doctors, educators, and students will participate in this congress. Additionally, over 500 students, doctors, and researchers from India and abroad will present their research papers, Dr. Yeola added.
