India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from 17–19 December 2025, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). The three-day Summit will bring together Ministers, global health leaders, researchers, policymakers, practitioners and industry stakeholders to discuss innovation, scientific validation and the future roadmap for integrating traditional medicine into global health systems.
Curtain Raiser Highlights India’s Expanding Global Leadership in Traditional Medicine
The Ministry of Ayush organised a Curtain Raiser Programme on 8th December 2025, chaired by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of Ayush.
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India’s rising global prominence in traditional medicine
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The country’s expanding research infrastructure
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The growing confidence of the global community in India’s traditional knowledge systems
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The importance of evidence generation and scientific rigor
Shri Jadhav emphasised that the Summit aligns with India’s vision of strengthening traditional medicine as a holistic, inclusive and science-backed component of national and global healthcare.
CARI Delhi: A Key Institution Driving Evidence-Based Ayurveda Research
In the Delhi-NCR region, the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Delhi—under CCRAS—continues to serve as a major centre for Ayurvedic research and clinical development.
Dr. Hemanta Panigrahi, Director (In-Charge), highlighted that CARI’s research encompasses:
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Clinical Research on lifestyle and non-communicable diseases
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Fundamental Research for strengthening Ayurveda’s scientific foundations
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Policy Research to support national healthcare planning
He stated that CARI’s specialty clinics, ongoing studies and capacity-building programmes are aligned with India’s national priorities for evidence-driven traditional healthcare.
The institute’s contributions are expected to significantly enrich the discussions at the upcoming Summit.
Summit to Focus on Global Integration, Scientific Evidence and Knowledge Exchange
The 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine will include:
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Ministerial roundtables
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Scientific panel discussions
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Technical deliberations
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Exhibitions featuring global innovations
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Knowledge-sharing forums involving experts from over 100 countries
Key themes will include:
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Strengthening scientific evidence for traditional medicine
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Innovation and digital health integration
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Biodiversity protection and sustainability
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Global collaboration in research and regulatory frameworks
The Summit aims to support WHO member states in advancing safe, effective and equitable integration of traditional medicine into public health systems.
Conclusion
By hosting this landmark Summit, India reaffirms its commitment to global health cooperation and its leadership in the field of traditional medicine. The event is poised to shape the next decade of global policies, research priorities and international partnerships in traditional and integrative healthcare.
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Source: PIB
