The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, through its Department of Roga Nidan Evam Vikriti Vigyan (RNVV), successfully organised a one-day National Workshop on Nadi Pareeksha on Thursday, February 6, 2026, at the institute premises. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members and scholars representing 19 Ayurvedic colleges across Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states, including Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, reflecting strong academic interest in strengthening classical diagnostic practices.
Inaugural Session: Focus on Evidence-Based Ayurvedic Diagnosis
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Prof. (Vd.) P. K. Prajapati, Director, AIIA, in the presence of Dr. R. K. Yadav, Dean (PG), Dr. Raja Ram Mahato, Medical Superintendent (AMS), and Dr. Vivek Aggarwal, Head, Department of RNVV.
In his inaugural address, Prof. Prajapati emphasised the need to strengthen Ayurvedic diagnostic skills through practical, systematic, and evidence-based approaches. Highlighting the contemporary relevance of Nadi Pareeksha as a classical diagnostic tool, he stressed the importance of its academic reinforcement and clinical validation. In his presidential address, he also paid tribute to eminent Vaidyas who made significant contributions to the field, including Vaidya Basant Lad, Prof. R. K. Singh, and Prof. M. S. Baghel.
He further underlined the need for validation through the integration of new technologies, such as the Nadi Tarangini app and other emerging diagnostic tools, to enhance accuracy and wider clinical acceptance.
Expert Sessions: Bridging Tradition with Clinical Practice
Renowned Nadi Vaidyas Dr. Sudha Sharma and Dr. Rajiv Sharma served as guest speakers for the workshop. They shared their extensive clinical experience through practical demonstrations, hands-on training sessions, and in-depth discussions, offering participants valuable insights into both the art and science of Nadi Pareeksha.
The sessions focused on interpretative techniques and the integration of traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern diagnostic understanding, helping participants gain a clearer and more practical perspective on pulse diagnosis in clinical settings.
Interactive Learning and Clinical Orientation
The workshop was organised with the objective of disseminating the practical and clinical aspects of Nadi Pareeksha at both scholar and faculty levels, ensuring its effective integration into core clinical practice. Interactive sessions, live demonstrations, and case-based discussions formed a key part of the programme, providing participants with rich experiential learning and hands-on exposure.
Conclusion
The workshop reaffirmed AIIA’s commitment to excellence in Ayurveda education, capacity building, and the promotion of authentic diagnostic methodologies at the national level. By combining classical knowledge with modern tools and clinical validation, the initiative marks an important step toward strengthening evidence-based Ayurvedic diagnostics and enhancing its relevance in contemporary healthcare practice.
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Source: PIB
