India is stepping up evidence-based integrative approaches to tackle obesity and metabolic disorders, with the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) set to host a two-day International Conference on Ayurveda and Integrative Approaches to Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome at IISc Bengaluru on 1–2 December 2025. The event, organised through CCRAS’s Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) and aligned with its 57th Foundation Day, aims to connect traditional Ayurvedic insights with modern biomedical science to address one of the world’s fastest‑growing public-health challenges.
Vision of integrative, research-driven healthcare
The conference is being held in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and NIMHANS, reflecting a strong emphasis on rigorous, interdisciplinary research. Ayush Minister of State (IC) and MoS for Health & Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav said the government is committed to integrative healthcare where Ayurveda plays a central role, stressing that obesity and metabolic disorders require evidence-based strategies that blend classical knowledge with modern medical science.
Scientific agenda and thematic focus
The academic programme includes plenary lectures, parallel scientific sessions and a symposium on translational science and integrative management of type‑2 diabetes, obesity and dyslipidaemia, bringing together experts from Ayurveda, allopathic medicine, life sciences and public health from India and abroad. A dedicated workshop on nanotechnology and molecular biology at the TCS Smart‑X Hub in IISc, along with a health‑screening camp run by Samatvam, PathShodh and CARI, will provide hands‑on exposure to cutting‑edge tools and clinical assessment approaches.
Research outputs and knowledge sharing
CCRAS Director General Dr Rabinarayan Acharya said the meet is designed to bridge Ayurvedic concepts with contemporary biomedical research through evidence‑based dialogue, feeding into integrative care frameworks and global health policy. Organising Secretary Dr Sucholachana Bhatt noted that a special issue of CCRAS’s journal JDRAS on Obesity & Metabolic Disorders, plus ten additional books, will be released during the conference, showcasing the depth of ongoing research in lifestyle and metabolic health.
Scale of participation and expected impact
More than 700 delegates are expected to attend, with 267 oral presentations, 120 virtual papers, 70 posters and 16 keynote and plenary talks by leading scientists and clinicians. By convening such a large body of researchers and practitioners, the conference seeks to strengthen global collaborations, generate robust clinical and translational evidence, and support India’s broader vision of holistic, accessible and scientifically validated healthcare for metabolic diseases.
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Source: PIB
