President Murmu Inaugurates ‘Saushrutam 2026’
President urges young researchers to uphold medical ethics and advance Ayurveda through scientific research
- President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates ‘Saushrutam 2026’ and MRI section at AIIA.
- Pays tribute to Acharya Sushruta on Sushruta Jayanti.
- Calls for scientific validation and global acceptance of Ayurveda.
- Urges young researchers to uphold ethics and compassionate patient care.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 15th July: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday inaugurated ‘Saushrutam 2026’, a three-day international seminar at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi, and called upon young students and researchers to uphold medical ethics while advancing Ayurveda through scientific research and innovation.
The President also inaugurated the MRI section of AIIA on the occasion of Sushruta Jayanti.
Addressing the gathering, President Murmu paid tribute to Acharya Sushruta, regarded as the father of surgery, and said his pioneering work in surgical science was revolutionary for its time. She noted that his contributions to plastic surgery, cataract surgery, tumour treatment and ENT procedures continue to inspire the medical fraternity.
She said the Sushruta Samhita had provided a new direction not only to the Indian subcontinent but also to the global medical community.
Emphasising the importance of preserving India’s traditional knowledge systems, the President said Ayurveda’s holistic approach to healthcare is a boon to humanity and should be harmonised with modern scientific advancements to remain relevant in contemporary healthcare.
She appreciated the Government of India’s efforts to promote Ayurveda and Yoga globally and said initiatives to validate ancient surgical practices using modern scientific benchmarks would strengthen the system’s international credibility.
Highlighting the role of technology, President Murmu said standardised documentation, digital health integration and scientific research would help enhance global acceptance of Ayurveda.
Addressing young students and researchers, she said the future of Ayurveda rests in their hands and urged them to pursue practical research with curiosity, integrity and a scientific temper.
She also encouraged them to adopt new technologies wherever appropriate while remaining committed to the principles of medical ethics and compassionate patient care inspired by Acharya Sushruta.
Expressing confidence in the outcomes of the seminar, the President said Saushrutam 2026 would generate new knowledge, promote international collaboration in Ayurvedic surgery and strengthen Ayurveda’s contribution to holistic healthcare worldwide.
The three-day international seminar has brought together leading surgeons, academicians and researchers from India and abroad to deliberate on advances in Ayurvedic surgery and related disciplines.
