CREDIT: TOI LIFESTYLE DESK A milestone two-day global conference Anamayam was launched at Patanjali University, co-hosted by Patanjali Research Institute and Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi. The conference united more than 300 members from 200 institutions of learning in 16 states, making it a strong platform for discussing the convergence of Ayurveda with contemporary medical science.The first session witnessed a big announcement by Swami Ramdev, Chancellor of Patanjali University. He announced that Patanjali Ayurved Hospital will shortly tie up with leading medical institutions — AIIMS, Tata Cancer Hospital, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital — to deliver world-class treatment at low cost through integrated medical systems. Swami Ramdev stressed that healthcare must be people-oriented, not profit-driven.
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The conference was marked with the launch of three prime publications: Ayurveda Avataran, Integrated Pathy, and proceedings of the conference. Patanjali Vice Chancellor Acharya Balkrishna signed a memorandum of understanding with academic experts from IIT Ropar to enhance educational and research collaborations.Acharya Balkrishna highlighted that while modern medicine is often regionally or culturally bound, Ayurveda has global potential due to its holistic strength. He reiterated Patanjali’s mission to eliminate exploitation in the name of healthcare through evidence-based, integrated treatments.
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Some of the chief guests were Prof. Srinivas Barkhedi, Vice Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University; Dr. B.N. Gangadhar, Padma Shri and National Medical Commission Chairman; and Prof. Vishal Mago of AIIMS Rishikesh. The conference consisted of several sessions on integrative diagnostics for conditions like COPD and fistula, where research was put forward by AIIMS, Jadavpur University, and Patanjali Ayurved College experts.The event began with a traditional welcome, including garlanding of guests, lighting of ceremonial lamps, and devotional hymns. The sessions also included a parallel poster symposium chaired by senior medical educators.Patanjali’s initiative is being seen as a significant step toward a collaborative and affordable healthcare future that blends ancient wisdom with modern science.