Along with the country and worldwide, the IA Ayurvedic Medical College of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has celebrated the 9th National Ayurveda Day today on the 29th of October,2024 on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Sri Sri Lord Dhanwantari. The event was participated by Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque, Vice Chancellor Prof GD Sharma, Dr. R K Sharma, Principal IAMC, Prof Dr BK Das, Principal PA Sangma International Medical College, Dr RK Sharma, Advisor USTM, while the resource person was Dr. Dhanehwar Kalita, Former Principal, Government Ayurvedic College Guwahati.

The program was flagged off with Ayurveda Walkathon Rally within the campus joined by students and staff with slogans and banners, highlighting the theme of Ayurveda Day --“Ayurveda Innovation for Global Health”--and specially Preventive and Promotive measures of Ayurveda for appraisal of common people. A display of AYUR AHARA MELA (Traditional Food Recipe Fest) was also presented by the students where they displayed various food items in different stalls.  

The official function was held at the NKC Auditorium which began with the lighting of the Lamp by the esteemed guests followed by Dhanwantari Vandana by the students. Dr. R K Sharma, Principal IAMC, delivered the welcome address followed by a valuable speech by Prof. G D Sharma, Vice Chancellor, USTM on Ayurveda.

The main highlight of the program was a guest lecture by Dr. Dhanehwar Kalita, Former Principal, Government Ayurvedic College Guwahati. He highlighted insights from his vast experience in the field of Ayurveda. He explained what is innovation in health and how Ayurveda approaches promote the healthcare system, especially Preventive health. He said that the theme of this year’s Ayurveda Day has given a new dimension to the contribution of Ayurveda to Global Health.

Another program held on this occasion was the offering of puja to Sri Sri Dhanwantari, the Hindu God of Medicine. On the 13^th day of dark moon in the Hindu month of Kartik, this Jayanti is observed in all Ayurveda institutions, Hospitals as well as Drug Manufacturing units. IAMC also paid respect to the Holy feet of Lord Dhanwantari with Puja and Homa followed by Prasad distribution. The event was wrapped up by performing Arati and Banti Prajwalan.