Ayurveda Day

Ayurveda Day is being celebrated around the world on November 13, 2020, as a global initiative to promote and preserve the health science of Ayurveda.  Ayurveda embodies the principles of natural and sustainable living and this day is aimed to promote the UN-WHO Sustainable Development Goal 3  (Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for at all ages) by raising awareness about the strong role that Ayurveda can play in the realization of SDG 3. This day also coincides with Dhanvantri Day, which this year falls on Friday, November 13. Ayurveda Day is supported by the Ministry of AYUSH, the Government of India, and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR).

 Ayurveda Day is being anchored by India Foundation’s Center for Public Diplomacy and  Soft Power. India Foundation’s Center Public Diplomacy and Soft Power  (CPDSP) represents the first center in India that specifically focuses on the field of public diplomacy and soft power research, initiatives,  and leadership. The Ayurveda Day initiative is taken under the guidance of internationally renowned
stalwarts in the field of Ayurveda. The knowledge partners for the Ayurveda Day are AyurVAID Hospitals, JIVA  Ayurveda, and Amrita School of Ayurveda. In addition, Ayurveda doctors,  students, enthusiasts, and supporters, from over 75 countries
have confirmed their participation and support for the event in 2020.