India Celebrates First National Ayurveda Day 2025
Mumbai: India marked its first National Ayurveda Day on September 23, 2025, underscoring the growing relevance of Ayurveda in today’s complex healthcare environment. Rooted in prevention, personalization, and whole-person care, Ayurveda has pioneered a holistic model of health and wellbeing for centuries. Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group, emphasized that “Ayurveda is one of India’s greatest gifts to humanity and a trusted partner to modern medicine.”
Ayurveda’s Growing Role in Healthcare
Ayurveda’s significance extends beyond India’s cultural heritage, positioning itself as a future-ready system of medicine that aligns with national priorities in health, wellness, and economic growth. With rising non-communicable diseases and increasing awareness about immunity and resilience, the need for sustainable, preventive healthcare has become more urgent than ever. Ayurveda offers a holistic framework to tackle today’s health challenges while working in harmony with modern medicine.
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Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals and Chairperson of Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals, highlighted the growing global interest in holistic health and wellness, with the world turning to India for its Ayurveda wisdom. She emphasized Apollo’s commitment to advancing a vision where India emerges as a global leader in preventive, promotive, and curative care. Rajiv Vasudevan, Founder & CEO of Apollo AyurVAID, stressed the importance of a collective, integrative approach to healthcare, reimagining the healthcare delivery model with a ‘patient-first’ approach.
Theme and Significance
This year’s theme, ‘Ayurveda for People & Planet,’ resonates deeply with the need for collective action to advance Ayurveda for both human and planetary wellbeing. By embracing Precision Ayurveda, India aims to propel itself into the front ranks of developed nations, becoming Viksit Bharat. Ayurveda’s efficacy in managing various disorders, including musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, digestive and respiratory ailments, and metabolic disorders, has been demonstrated over millennia.
