Announcing the theme for this year’s celebration – “Ayurveda for People & Planet” – the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, said, “Ayurveda is not just a healthcare system, it is a science of life rooted in the principle of harmony between the individual and the environment.
By designating 23 September as Ayurveda Day, India has given Ayurveda a global calendar identity. The 2025 theme, ‘Ayurveda for People & Planet’, reflects our collective resolve to harness the full potential of Ayurveda for global wellbeing and a healthier planet.”
Promote and position Ayurveda to the global forefront of healthcare
Explore the potential of Ayurveda to contribute towards national health policy and shaping national health programs
Reduce the disease burden and associated morbidity and mortality by harnessing the untapped potential of Ayurveda.
Focus on the unique strengths of Ayurveda and its holistic principles in preserving the health and well-being of humans as well as plants, animals, and the environment.
Enhance trust and credibility in Ayurveda and promote awareness of Ayurveda through community engagement among the general public, students, farmers, etc.
Cultivate a culture of "illness to wellness" through Ayurveda for its holistic benefits.
To create awareness that Ayurveda is an evidence-based scientific medical system.
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About the Ayurveda Day
The History
For the first time since its inception in 2016, Ayurveda Day will be observed on a fixed date i.e. on 23 September – every year, as notified by the Government of India through a Gazette Notification issued in March 2025. Earlier, Ayurveda Day was celebrated on Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras). The decision to assign a fixed date marks a historic shift, giving Ayurveda a universal calendar identity and enabling greater participation at the global level.
