On October 15, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated KAUMARACON-2026, an international conference on Ayurvedic paediatrics, at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi. The conference, being held from October 15 to 17 under the theme “Shaping the Future of Child Health: Global Perspectives, Research Innovations, and Clinical Frontiers in Kaumarabhritya,” also mark the 10th Foundation Day of the AIIA.
On this occasion, he called for more robust scientific research to establish the safety and efficacy of traditional medicine and to enhance its global acceptance. Radhakrishnan emphasized the need to preserve India’s traditional medical knowledge through scientific evidence, with children’s health remaining a key priority.
During the inauguration, the Vice-President launched several digital initiatives, including the Ayush Start-up Portal, the Ayurveda Digital Innovation and Venture Acceleration Facility (AyuDIVA), the Vamana App and the Panchakarma Assessment App. An international memorandum of understanding between Maharishi International University (MIU), USA, and AIIA was also exchanged to promote academic and research collaboration.
Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, explained how traditional medicine is being integrated into the broader healthcare system through research, quality assurance and evidence-based practices. He also highlighted the potential contribution of Ayurveda to preventive healthcare, maternal and child nutrition and the growth and development of children.
AIIA Director P. K. Prajapati highlighted the institute’s progress in the fields of education, clinical services, and research. Key initiatives include the ‘KINDER Lab,’ which provides specialized facilities for paediatric electrophysiology and non-invasive diagnostics. Additionally, there is the ‘Ayurinformatics Lab,’ which supports AI-based formulation development and dosage design.
The three-day conference brings together Ayurvedic physicians, paediatricians, researchers, and international delegates to discuss research innovations, clinical advances and evidence-based approaches for improving healthcare for children.
(PIB)
