CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), celebrated the 9th Ayurveda Day, hosting an Ayurveda medical camp at its Jammu campus.The camp was organized by Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Bantalab, Jammu, led by Dr Aditya Shah and his team.The event was inaugurated by Dr Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Director, CSIR-CIMAP Lucknow & Dr Sudesh Kumar Yadav, Director, CSIR-IHBT along with, Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM Jammu who highlighted the significance of Ayurveda in promoting holistic health.The medical camp provided valuable health consultations and treatments, showcasing the rich heritage and scientific origin of Ayurvedic practices.

In a remarkable initiative to foster collaboration between scientists and students, 40 Ayurveda students from the Government Ayurvedic Medical College (GAMC) visited the CSIR-IIIM. They participated in a “Students: Scientist Connect” program, which allowed them to engage with various research areas of the institute and gain insights in to ongoing research in the field of Ayurveda.The highlight of the day was a thought-provoking lecture delivered by Dr Ankush Bhardwaj, Associate Professor from GAMC Jammu, who spoke on “Ayurveda Principles for Physical and Mental Health”. His presentation emphasized the importance of integrating Ayurvedic principles into modern healthcare practices to enhance overall well-being.

The camp was organized under the guidance and supervision of Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu and coordinated by Dr Love Sharma, Scientist, RMBD&IST Division.The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Abdul Rahim, Chief Scientist & Head acknowledging the contributions of all participants and the collaborative spirit that made the event a success.