- Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated 5th Global Ayurveda Festival at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
- The Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) 2023 is being held in the capital of Kerala from December 1-5.
- Its theme is ‘Emerging Challenges in Healthcare and a Resurgent Ayurveda’.
- In the GAF 2023, international practitioners of Ayurveda, researchers, policymakers and industry leaders will gather to explore its impact in healthcare.
- The festival will be attended by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, and President of the Republic of Mauritius Prithvirajsing Roopun, Sisira Jayakody, Minister of State for Indigenous Medicine of Sri Lanka, among others.
Delegations from over 70 countries will be present at the event. The highlights of the festival include
- Experts-led scientific sessions focusing on the latest scientific advancements in Ayurveda
- High level industry and institutional participation showcasing innovative Ayurveda-based products, services and research initiatives
- Presentations of posters and papers