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15th July 2025 (14 Topics)

Shalyacon 2025

Context:

On SushrutaJayanti (14 July 2025), Union Ayush Minister Shri PratapraoGanpatraoJadhav inaugurated Shalyacon 2025, the 3rd National Conference on Shalya Tantra, at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, to promote research, standardization, and innovation in Ayurvedic surgical practices.

About Shalyacon 2025:

  • Organized by AIIA and National Sushruta Association (NSA), marking the 25th Annual Conference of NSA.
  • Attended by over 500 participants, including Ayurvedic scholars, surgeons, researchers, and students from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
  • Theme: "Innovation, Integration, and Inspiration" in Shalya Tantra (Ayurvedic Surgery).

Key Announcements and Highlights:

  • Minister of Ayush emphasized the need for scientific validation and global recognition of Ayurvedic practices.
  • of India has authorized Ayurvedic practitioners to perform 39 surgical and 19 additional operations, promoting integrative medicine.
  • Importance of standardizing surgical protocols for safety and quality assurance in Ayurvedic surgery.

Technological Integration in Ayurveda:

  • AIIA, in collaboration with WHO, released a technical brief on AI in Traditional Medicine (September 2024).
  • Use of AI tools, such as indigenous chatbots and unified Ayush applications.
  • Digital platforms under Ayush include AHMIS, Ayush e-LMS, Namaste Yoga App, and Ayush Research Portal.

Live Surgical Demonstrations:

  • 26 surgeries conducted, including laparoscopic, endoscopic, and anorectal procedures.
  • Highlights Ayurveda’s growing clinical competence in minimally invasive techniques.

All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA):

  • Inaugurated on 17 October 2017 (2nd Ayurveda Day) by the Prime Minister.
  • Functions as a NABH-accredited tertiary care hospital, post-graduate training, and research centre under Ministry of Ayush.
  • Has served over 30 lakh patients and performs a wide range of surgeries in the Shalya Tantra department.

Ayush in Global Healthcare Governance:

  • India is actively contributing to AI governance in traditional medicine through the WHO-ITU FG-AI4H initiative.
  • Aims to strengthen India's global leadership in integrative and digital Ayurveda.

SushrutaJayanti:

Significance and Observance:

  •  SushrutaJayanti is celebrated annually on 15th July to honor the legacy of Acharya Sushruta, regarded as the Father of Surgery in ancient India.
  •  The occasion commemorates his pioneering contributions to surgical science and his work, the Sushruta Samhita.
  •  Recognized by India’s Ayush Ministry and Ayurvedic institutions across the country, it aims to raise awareness about India’s indigenous knowledge systems in healthcare.
About Sushruta:
  • Acharya Sushruta was an ancient Indian surgeon who lived in Kashi (modern-day Varanasi) around the 7th century BCE.
  •  He is widely known for performing complex surgical procedures such as rhinoplasty (nasal reconstruction), cataract surgery, and bone-setting.
  •  His surgical methods, instruments, and training techniques predate many modern practices and are a testament to India’s advanced ancient medical heritage
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