Ayurveda for People & Planet: Repositioning Traditional Wisdom in the 21st Century

Authors

  • Umapati C. Baragi Associate Professor & HOD, Dept. of Samhita Siddhanta & Sanskrit, Faculty of Ayurved, Main Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7387-3759
  • Jyoti M. Ganer Professor & HOD, Department of Agadtantra Evum Vidhi Vaidyak, Uttaranchal Ayurvedic College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2325-5946

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.9.1

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Global Health, Integrative Medicine, AYUSH, Preventive Healthcare, Universal Health Coverage, Traditional Medicine, WHO

Abstract

In an era marked by ecological degradation, rising chronic disease, and fragmented healthcare systems, Ayurveda offers a time-tested, integrative framework for restoring balance—within individuals and across ecosystems. The 2025 National Ayurveda Day, themed “Ayurveda for People & Planet,” marks a pivotal moment in India’s efforts to elevate Ayurveda as a cornerstone of integrative, preventive, and personalized healthcare worldwide. This article explores the strategic dimensions of Ayurveda’s global relevance - its philosophical foundations, evidence-based evolution, and alignment with international health priorities such as Universal Health Coverage (UHC), non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention, and planetary health. It also examines India’s policy initiatives, digital innovations, and international collaborations that position Ayurveda as a credible contributor to global health systems.

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Published

2025-08-30

How to Cite

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Umapati C. Baragi, Jyoti M. Ganer. Ayurveda for People & Planet: Repositioning Traditional Wisdom in the 21st Century. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 30 [cited 2025 Oct. 2];10(9):1-4. Available from: https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/5093

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 9 (2025): SEPTEMBER

Section

Editorial

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