Wednesday, 15 July 2026

The Government of India has announced that President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Saushrutam 2026 on 15 July 2026 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, on the occasion of Sushruta Jayanti.

The Government of India has announced that President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Saushrutam 2026 on 15 July 2026 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, on the occasion of Sushruta Jayanti. 

The three-day international seminar (15–17 July 2026) focuses on integrating Ayurveda with modern surgical sciences and brings together surgeons, researchers, academicians, and policymakers from India and several other countries. Scientific sessions cover topics such as:

Classical surgical principles of Acharya Sushruta

Kshara Sutra, Agnikarma, Marma Chikitsa, and wound management

Reconstructive surgery and integrative oncology

Medico-legal issues and intellectual property in surgery

Evidence-based Ayurvedic surgical research 


During the event:

An NCISM study titled "Evaluation of Professional Career of Ayurveda Female Graduates – An Observational Exploratory Study" was released.

A 3-Tesla AI-enabled MRI facility, installed at AIIA at a cost of about ₹14.5 crore, was inaugurated to strengthen advanced diagnostics and research. 


In her address, President Murmu described Acharya Sushruta as the "Father of Surgery" and emphasized that the future of Ayurveda depends on scientific research, high-quality evidence, ethical medical practice, and the appropriate use of modern technologies. She expressed confidence that Saushrutam 2026 would strengthen international cooperation and enhance Ayurveda's contribution to holistic healthcare. 

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