Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that only Ayurveda can help achieve a healthy and long life, aligning with the philosophy of ‘Jivate Sharadah Shatam’ (living for a hundred years). He said that Ayurveda is the authentic way to live better at every stage of life. Dr. Yadav highlighted Ayurveda as a time-tested tradition that offers natural remedies for every disease, with its knowledge deeply rooted in understanding plants and yoga. Dr. Yadav credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting Ayurveda globally and invited to organize next Ayurveda festival during Simhastha 2028 in Ujjain. He shared these insights during Monday's inaugural session of the 21st Ayurveda Festival-2025 national seminar.
Yadav announced the establishment of 11 Ayurvedic colleges in Madhya Pradesh, with universities permitted to run courses in Ayurveda, medicine, paramedical, and nursing under the new education policy. Like the Health Department, the AYUSH department will oversee the registration of clinics and nursing homes and align its retirement age to 65. An All-India Ayurveda Institute will be established in Ujjain, and the AYUSH department’s purchase policy will be simplified. The government will support setting up Ayurvedic product units and provide land for permanent Ayurvedic institutions during Simhastha. Assistance will also be given to establish an International Vedic Court in Ujjain, with provisions to study Unani medicine in Hindi.
Yadav highlighted the status of Madhya Pradesh as the ‘Tiger State’ and its rich wildlife heritage. He emphasized the state’s importance as the origin of major rivers like the Narmada, Tapti, Chambal, and Ken-Betwa, which benefit neighbouring states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Madhya Pradesh is proud to be the first state to implement the river-linking campaign, fulfilling the vision of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allocated Rs 1 lakh 75 thousand crores to support this initiative.
AYUSH, Technical Education, and Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar stated that the state government is making special efforts to promote research in Ayurveda. MLA Bhagwan Das Sabnani highlighted how Prime Minister Modi’s leadership has inspired even developed countries to embrace Ayurveda-based healthy lifestyles. Padma and Padma Bhushan awardee Devendra Triguna proposed establishing centers for Ayurveda, Yoga, and Panchkarma in locations like Pachmarhi and Ujjain. Vaidya Manoj Nesari pointed out the need to integrate AYUSH with technology, while Dr. Girish Chandra Verma, Director of Maharishi Vedic University, recommended incorporating health education from school to higher education levels.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav digitally inaugurated a national seminar by worshipping Lord Dhanvantari and lighting a ceremonial lamp. He released a souvenir on the occasion of Arogya Parv and honoured expert Vaidyas for their contributions to Ayurveda. Appointment letters were presented to lecturers selected by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. At the event, organized by the All India Ayurveda Mahasammelan in collaboration with the state AYUSH department, Dr. Yadav was welcomed with a medicinal plant, Kalash, and Angavastram. He also inaugurated and toured the Arogya Mela during the programme.
Principal Secretary AYUSH D.P. Ahuja, President of Madhya Pradesh Ayurveda Sammelan Vaidya Vinod Bairagi, CEO of Dhootpapeshwar Pharmaceuticals Ranjit Pauranik and Principal of Pandit Khushilal Sharma Ayurveda College Dr. Umesh Shukla were present in the programme.
