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New Delhi : Ministry of AYUSH observes Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanawantari Jayanti (Dhanteras). This year Ayurveda Day is being observed on November 5, 2018. On this occasion, the Ministry is organising a “National Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Ayurveda” in association with NITI Aayog on November 4 & 5, 2018, at Dr Ambedkar International centre, Janapth, New Delhi, to encourage entrepreneurs and Ayurveda stakeholders towards businesses opportunities in the sector.
The seminar is a subsequent step to the challenges taken by the Ministry to increase Ayurveda Market share three fold by the year 2022. The seminar is expected to develop awareness among stakeholders about the business opportunities, encouraging young entrepreneurs to use modern technologies and modern innovations in business development in the sector and to highlight opportunities at global level.
The experts in marketing, finance management, innovation, telemedicine, policy makers, experts in start-up as well as experienced entrepreneurs in Ayurveda pharmaceuticals and hospital industry will share their experiences with the participants, according to a PIB release.
Nearly 800 participants from across the country are expected to participate at the main function of 3rd Ayurveda day. “National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award” comprising Citation, Trophy (Dhanwantari Statue) and cash reward of Rs 5 lakh shall be conferred on this day to eminent Vaidyas. The Ministry of AYUSH has selected three renowned Ayurveda experts: Vaidya Shiv Kumar Mishra, Vaidya Madhav Singh Bhagel, and Vaidya Itoozhi Bhavadasan Namboothiri for the prestigious National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award for the year 2018.
The winners of the National level Ayurveda quiz conducted by All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, will also be felicitated during function.
Another highlight of the 3rd Ayurveda Day would be the launch of the AYUSH-Health Management Information System (A-HMIS), a dedicated software application for Electronic Health Record (EHR) for the AYUSH systems of Healthcare. A-HIMS is being launched across 15 AYUSH units in different parts of the country in the first phase on November 5, 2018.