11th Ayurveda Day 2026: Date, Theme & Key Facts
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September 23, 2026
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Edition
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11th Ayurveda Day
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Theme
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Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
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Ministry
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Ministry of Ayush
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Focus
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Preventive healthcare, wellness & evidence-based Ayurveda
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First celebrated
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2016
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Why in the News?
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The 11th Ayurveda Day was celebrated nationwide and globally on September 23, 2026, under the theme "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow." Moving away from its previous alignment with Dhanteras, September 23 has now been designated as its fixed annual date on the universal calendar.
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Key Features / Major Points:
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Theme: "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow"
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Mass Participation: Over 9,700 activities were reported across 30 States and Union Territories. Around 89 lakh citizens pledged their support through the official microsite (ayurvedaday.org.in).
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Top Participating States: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh recorded substantial participation in the nationwide drive.
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Global Outreach: Beyond India, activities were conducted across 10 countries and territories, including the UK, USA, Australia, Spain, Denmark, Bulgaria, and others.
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Core Vision: Promoting evidence-based traditional medicine under the vision of "One Health, One Future" and shifting the focus from "illness to wellness."
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Static GK Facts:
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Ministry of Ayush: Established
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National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA): Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan (an autonomous institute and deemed university).
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Father of Ayurveda: Maharishi Charaka is regarded as the Father of Indian Medicine/Ayurveda. The 'Charaka Samhita' is one of the foundational texts of Ayurveda.