JAMMU, Sep 23: The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Jammu, celebrated the 11th Ayurveda Day with active participation from institute staff, interns and patients. A series of educational and awareness activities were organised to highlight the significance of Ayurveda and its role in promoting holistic health and well-being.
The programme commenced with the live streaming of an online webinar organised by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences. Staff members, intern students and patients of RARI Jammu participated in the webinar and benefited from the informative sessions.
Following the webinar, Dr. Ashmima delivered a lecture in the Registration Area on the Pharmacovigilance Programme (PPvC). She highlighted the importance of the safe and rational use of Ayurvedic medicines, reporting adverse drug reactions and systematic monitoring of medicine safety.
Thereafter, Dr. Harbans Singh, In-charge, RARI Jammu, addressed the gathering and spoke about the significance of Ayurveda Day. He highlighted the role of Ayurveda in maintaining health, preventing diseases and promoting healthy lifestyles. He also stressed the importance of preserving, strengthening and promoting India’s traditional system of medicine.
As part of the celebrations, and with the objective of creating awareness about the importance and therapeutic value of medicinal plants, Dr. Harbans Singh, Dr. Aaditya Shah and Dr. Poonam Mohod distributed medicinal plants among patients and staff members. The initiative aimed to encourage awareness about the role of medicinal plants in Ayurveda while promoting their conservation and responsible use.
Staff members, interns and patients actively participated in the various activities organised during the programme, making the celebration interactive and meaningful.
The programme concluded with Dhanvantari Puja, performed with devotion in honour of Lord Dhanvantari, revered in Ayurveda as the divine physician. The puja marked the spiritual culmination of the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations.
The celebration reflected RARI Jammu’s continued efforts to promote Ayurveda, spread awareness about medicinal plants, encourage the safe and rational use of Ayurvedic medicines and advance a holistic approach to healthcare.