RAV Concludes 30th National Seminar on Ayurveda’s Role in Paediatric Care

The seminar focused on Kaumarbhritya, the specialised branch of Ayurveda dedicated to paediatric care, which encompasses preventive, promotive, and curative approaches.

 

The Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Ayush, has successfully concluded its 30th National Seminar on “Management of Illness & Wellness in Paediatrics through Ayurveda.” The two-day event, held on 18–19 August 2025 at the Scope Complex Auditorium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, brought together over 500 participants including eminent Ayurveda scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students from across the country.

Ayurveda’s Role in Child Healthcare

The seminar focused on Kaumarbhritya, the specialised branch of Ayurveda dedicated to paediatric care, which encompasses preventive, promotive, and curative approaches. Deliberations highlighted the importance of integrating Ayurveda into mainstream paediatric healthcare to address lifestyle disorders, nutritional deficiencies, and emerging health challenges affecting children in India.

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, delivered the valedictory message. He underscored Ayurveda’s potential to transform paediatric care, saying:

“Ayurveda’s Kaumarbhritya branch has the potential to transform child healthcare by combining preventive, promotive, and curative approaches. The collective wisdom shared over the past two days will inspire new research collaborations and practical models for achieving Swasth Balak, Swasth Bharat.”

Academic and Research Highlights

The seminar provided a rich academic platform for knowledge exchange and innovation in Ayurveda. Highlights of the two-day programme included:

• 20 scientific research paper presentations focusing on Ayurveda-based paediatric health management.

• Poster sessions by young scholars showcasing innovative studies on children’s wellness.

• Panel discussions on preventive and promotive healthcare practices for children.

• Release of a Souvenir and distribution of Seminar Kits and Participation Certificates.

These sessions emphasized the need for evidence-based validation of Ayurvedic practices and collaborative research to integrate traditional knowledge with modern healthcare models.

Leaders Call for Integration of Ayurveda

Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, commended the seminar for setting a new benchmark in academic exchange. He stressed that Ayurveda’s scientific validation must be prioritized to strengthen its acceptance in mainstream healthcare.

Vaidya Devendra Triguna, senior Ayurveda practitioner, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in elevating Yoga and Ayurveda at the global level. He lauded RAV and the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) for their dedicated focus on child wellness through Ayurveda.

In her concluding remarks, Dr. Vandana Siroha, Director of RAV, highlighted the active involvement of young Ayurveda scholars in both paper and poster presentations. She described this as a reflection of the vibrant future of paediatric Ayurveda, stressing that nurturing the next generation of practitioners and researchers will be key to advancing the discipline.

Consensus for Mainstreaming Paediatric Ayurveda

The seminar concluded with a broad consensus that Ayurveda’s holistic approach to paediatric health must be mainstreamed as part of India’s healthcare framework. Delegates agreed that Ayurveda can complement conventional medicine in tackling malnutrition, developmental challenges, lifestyle-related illnesses, and ensuring holistic child wellness.

The success of the 30th National Seminar underscored RAV’s enduring commitment to promoting Ayurveda as a foundation for holistic child healthcare. It also reinforced the importance of national and global platforms for knowledge-sharing, research collaboration, and policy integration to advance child wellness through traditional medicine.