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Vice-President Inaugurates KAUMARACON-2026 and Launches Five Digital Initiatives of AIIA
Introduction
- Ayurveda Promotion: The inauguration of KAUMARACON-2026 by the Vice-President of India and the launch of digital initiatives of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) highlight the growing importance of Ayurveda, child healthcare and digital technology in India’s healthcare system.
- Child Healthcare: The event brings attention to the need to strengthen Kaumarabhritya, the branch of Ayurveda concerned with the health, growth and development of children.
- Digital Modernisation: The digital initiatives aim to support the modernisation of healthcare services, improve access to information and promote the use of technology in traditional systems of medicine.
Key Details of KAUMARACON-2026
- Organising Institution: The conference was organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Conference Dates: KAUMARACON-2026 is being held from 15 to 17 October 2026 at AIIA’s Sarita Vihar campus in New Delhi.
- Third Edition: KAUMARACON-2026 is the third international conference on Kaumarabhritya, bringing together healthcare specialists, researchers, academicians, practitioners and students from India and abroad.
- Conference Theme: The theme of the conference is “Shaping the Future of Child Health: Global Perspectives, Research Innovations, and Clinical Frontiers in Kaumarabhritya,” focusing on global developments, new research and improvements in Ayurvedic child healthcare.
Vice-President’s Key Messages
- Scientific Research: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan called for stronger scientific research to establish the safety and effectiveness of traditional healthcare practices and to ensure that Ayurveda develops through reliable scientific evidence.
- Global Acceptance: He emphasised that scientific evidence would strengthen public confidence in Ayurveda and improve its acceptance internationally by demonstrating the value of traditional treatments through systematic research.
- Traditional Knowledge: He encouraged researchers to preserve India’s traditional medical knowledge while examining it through modern scientific methods, ensuring that ancient practices remain relevant to present-day healthcare needs.
- Child Healthcare: He highlighted the importance of proper nutrition, physical growth, development, disease prevention and emotional well-being among children to support their healthy development and overall quality of life.
- Viksit Bharat 2047: He stressed that healthy children and strong human resources are essential for India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, as children’s health plays an important role in the country’s future progress.
Five Digital Initiatives Launched
- AYUSH Start-up Portal: An online platform intended to support and promote entrepreneurship and start-ups in the AYUSH sector by encouraging innovation, helping new ventures develop and strengthening the traditional healthcare industry.
- AIIA–iCAINE Website: A dedicated website for AIIA’s incubation centre, intended to improve institutional visibility and provide information about its innovation-related activities, entrepreneurship support and opportunities for developing new ideas.
- AyuDIVA Facility: The Ayurveda Digital Innovation and Venture Acceleration Facility is designed to encourage digital innovation and the development of new ventures in Ayurveda, helping connect traditional medical knowledge with modern technological solutions.
- Vamana App: A digital application associated with Vamana, an Ayurvedic therapeutic procedure, intended to support technology-enabled clinical practice and encourage more systematic use of digital tools in Ayurvedic healthcare.
- Panchakarma Assessment: A digital tool intended to support assessment and the systematic practice of Panchakarma-related procedures, helping practitioners organise relevant clinical information and improve consistency in the assessment process.
Research and Innovation at AIIA
- KINDER Lab: AIIA has highlighted its KINDER Lab, which provides specialised facilities for paediatric electrophysiology and non-invasive diagnostic investigations, supporting the assessment of children’s health through specialised diagnostic techniques.
- AyuR-Informatics Lab: The institute’s Ayurinformatics Lab supports the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in areas such as Ayurvedic formulation development and dosage design, encouraging the application of modern computational methods in traditional medicine.
- Evidence-Based Ayurveda: The conference provides a platform for healthcare professionals and researchers to discuss clinical experiences, research findings and child-friendly treatment approaches, with the aim of improving the quality and reliability of Ayurvedic healthcare.
- Academic Excellence: AIIA Director Professor (Vaidya) P. K. Prajapati highlighted the institute’s progress since it was dedicated to the nation in 2017, including its NAAC A++ accreditation, NABH quality recognition and expanding clinical and academic facilities.
International Collaboration and Ministry of AYUSH
- International MoU: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Maharishi International University (MIU), USA, and AIIA, New Delhi, was exchanged in the presence of the Vice-President, reflecting efforts to strengthen international academic cooperation and knowledge-sharing in Ayurveda.
- Research Partnerships: The Vice-President highlighted collaboration between the Ministry of AYUSH and institutions such as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Science and Technology (DST) and AIIMS to strengthen scientific research and healthcare innovation.
- Global Recognition: He referred to the international recognition of Yoga and the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat, as important milestones for India’s traditional healthcare systems and their international development.
- Ministry’s Role: Established in 2014, the Ministry of AYUSH works to strengthen education, expand healthcare services and promote scientific research in traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy.
AIIA’s Tenth Foundation Day
- Institutional Milestone: KAUMARACON-2026 coincides with AIIA’s tenth Foundation Day celebrations, scheduled for 17 October 2026, marking an important milestone in the institute’s development as a centre for Ayurvedic education, research and healthcare.
- Leadership and Participation: The event was attended by Minister of State for AYUSH Prataprao Jadhav, AYUSH Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Chairperson Dr. Maneesha Upendra Kothekar, AIIA Director Professor P. K. Prajapati and other experts.
- Hospital Visit: The Vice-President visited AIIA’s hospital facilities and Dhanwantari Vatika, where he was briefed on public healthcare services and the medicinal importance of plants, herbs and other natural materials used in traditional medicine.
Important Questions
- Who inaugurated KAUMARACON-2026 and launched the digital initiatives of AIIA?
- What is the theme of KAUMARACON-2026, and which branch of Ayurveda focuses on children’s health and development?
- What are the five digital initiatives launched during the KAUMARACON-2026 inaugural ceremony?
- What are the main functions of the KINDER Lab and the AyuR-Informatics Lab at AIIA?
- Which international university signed an MoU with AIIA, and what is the significance of the collaboration for Ayurveda?
Conclusion
KAUMARACON-2026 highlights India’s efforts to strengthen Ayurveda through scientific research, digital technology and international cooperation. The digital initiatives launched by AIIA aim to modernise traditional healthcare and improve child health, supporting the vision of a healthier India and Viksit Bharat 2047.
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