The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, is organizing Shalyacon 2025 — a three-day national seminar to be held from 13th to 15th July 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Sushruta Jayanti. Celebrated annually on 15th July, Sushruta Jayanti commemorates the legendary Acharya Sushruta, revered as the Father of Surgery.

In honour of his enduring contributions to the field of surgery, the Department of Shalya Tantra, AIIA, under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Badwe, is hosting this prestigious event in collaboration with the National Sushruta Association as part of the continuing academic program of the 25th Annual Conference of the National Sushruta Association.

The inaugural ceremony, scheduled for 14th July 2025, will be graced by Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), as the Chief Guest. The Guests of Honour include Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; Prof. Sanjeev Sharma, Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur; and Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Nesari, Director, Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar.

 “Since its establishment, AIIA has remained dedicated to promoting Ayurveda worldwide. Shalyacon, organized by the Department of Shalya Tantra, reflects this commitment by fostering the integration of Ayurvedic principles with modern surgical advancements. The initiative aims to equip emerging Ayurvedic surgeons with enhanced competencies and confidence in practicing integrated surgical care,” said Prof. (Dr.) Manjusha Rajagopala, Director (I/C), AIIA.

The seminar will feature live surgical demonstrations on 13th and 14th July that include general surgeries, anorectal surgeries, and urosurgical cases. On the first day, ten general endoscopic laparoscopic surgeries will be performed. The second day will include sixteen anorectal surgery live surgical procedures, offering participants an opportunity to observe and learn from real-time surgical practices.

With a theme focused on Innovation, Integration, and Inspiration, Shalyacon 2025 is poised to be a dynamic confluence of tradition and technology, attracting over 500 eminent scholars, surgeons, researchers, and academicians from India and abroad. The event will facilitate the exchange of ideas, showcase clinical advancements, and explore emerging trends in Ayurvedic surgical practices.

A special plenary session will be conducted across the three days covering areas such as General and Laparoscopic Surgery, Wound Management & Para-surgical Techniques, Anorectal Surgery, Asthi-Sandhi Marma Chikitsa, and Innovations in Surgery. The final day will also feature over 200 oral and poster presentations, contributing to the ongoing scholarly dialogue and academic enrichment.

In addition to the clinical demonstrations, a Scientific Session will provide a platform for scholars, clinicians, and researchers to present their work and engage in academic dialogue. The sessions will be followed by a cultural programme.

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