The three-day International Conference on Kaumarabhritya, KAUMARACON 2026, organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, through its Department of Kaumarabhritya, concluded on Saturday with international scientific deliberations on advancing Ayurvedic child healthcare. The concluding day coincided with the Institute’s 10th Foundation Day, celebrating a decade of progress in Ayurveda education, research, clinical excellence and global collaboration.

The conference brought together international experts, academicians, researchers, clinicians, policymakers and industry representatives to discuss the role of Ayurveda and Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in paediatric healthcare, emphasising scientific validation, interdisciplinary research and preventive care.

The scientific session on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in Global Child Health featured perspectives from experts representing the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, Germany, Nepal, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Italy and the United States, among other countries. Discussions covered Ayurvedic paediatric education, regulatory frameworks, traditional medicine practices and opportunities for international collaboration in child healthcare. A panel discussion on Industry–Academia Synergies: Catalyzing Research, Innovation, and Commercialization in Child Healthcare, chaired by Prof. (Vd.) P. K. Prajapati, Director, AIIA, with Dr. A. Raghu, Advisor (Ayurveda), Ministry of Ayush, as co-chair, explored research-driven product development, quality assurance and the translation of academic findings into accessible healthcare solutions. A round-table conference on Policy, Education, and Research in Kaumarabhritya further examined strategies to strengthen Ayurvedic paediatrics through specialised education, research and policy support.

The Foundation Day ceremony was graced by Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, as Chief Guest; Padma Bhushan Vaidya Devendra Triguna Ji and Prof. Dr. Abhimanyu Kumar, Former Director, AIIA and CEO, CAYEIT, as Guests of Honour; and Dr. Ashok Kumar Varshney, National Organising Secretary, Arogya Bharati and Member, National Medical Commission, as Special Guest. Prof. (Vd.) P. K. Prajapati, Director, AIIA, was also present. A major highlight was the signing of two Memorandum of Understanding between AIIA and Rashtriya Ayurved Vidyapeeth, and AIIA and Arogya Bharati, to strengthen institutional collaboration and knowledge-sharing in Ayurveda.

More than 15 academic publications and educational resources were launched. The Institute also launched its new Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM)-compliant website, the e-course Foundations of Entrepreneurship & Startup Development for Ayush Professionals (FESDAP), and A Textbook of Research Methodology and Medical Statistics. The online launch of the eBook Rooted and Rising: Journey of All India Institute of Ayurveda documented the Institute’s institutional journey and achievements.

Congratulating the AIIA family, Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, said, “I witnessed the foundation-laying ceremony of AIIA and have seen its remarkable growth from 2016 to 2026. The hospital is doing commendable work, with the Hon’ble Prime Minister extending support at every stage of its growth.”

Thanking the Hon’ble Minister and acknowledging the efforts of the Institute’s team, Prof. (Vd.) P. K. Prajapati, Director, AIIA, said, “The success of KAUMARACON 2026 is a result of the tireless efforts of the AIIA family, who have worked day and night to make this conference a grand success.”

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