The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, inaugurated and later addressed the valedictory session of the 3rd International Ayush Conference & Exhibition (IACE 2026) in Dubai, positioning the event as a significant step in the global integration of traditional and complementary healthcare systems.
Representing the Government of India, the Minister conveyed greetings on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and underscored India’s commitment to advancing an integrated, preventive and sustainable global health ecosystem. He outlined the country’s vision of positioning Ayush systems within a broader public health framework that emphasises evidence generation, regulatory robustness and global collaboration.
The three-day conference brought together international dignitaries, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders and practitioners from nearly 28 countries. Discussions centred on strengthening scientific validation, regulatory harmonisation and institutional partnerships in traditional and integrative medicine.
Jadhav highlighted that Ayush systems — Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy — are increasingly being recognised worldwide for their holistic approach to health, addressing physical, mental and social wellbeing while promoting harmony with nature. He noted that rising global burdens of lifestyle disorders, stress-related conditions and mental health challenges call for preventive and integrative approaches, areas where Ayush interventions are being studied and adopted more widely.
A major outcome of the conference was detailed deliberation on a draft international White Paper focused on Ayush interventions for mind-body health. The proposed document seeks to shift global discourse from experience-based practice to evidence-based validation, from isolated therapeutic traditions to structured treatment protocols, and from parallel systems of care toward integrated healthcare models. Once finalised, the White Paper is expected to serve as a reference framework for governments, academic institutions and international organisations working in integrative medicine and public health policy.
The Minister also referenced the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in New Delhi and the Delhi Declaration, which reaffirmed international commitment toward research, safety standards and responsible integration of traditional medicine into national health systems. He stated that the Dubai conference built on this momentum by encouraging joint research initiatives, academic exchanges, regulatory cooperation, investment partnerships and the expansion of medical value travel and Ayush services globally.
Emphasising quality assurance and global acceptance, Jadhav called for strengthened pharmacopeial standards, international certification systems and compliance frameworks to ensure Ayush products and services meet global benchmarks.
He described platforms such as IACE 2026 as instrumental in strengthening scientific dialogue, health diplomacy and cross-border trust, adding that Ayush can function as a bridge between cultures and healthcare systems while contributing to preventive care and global health security.
Reaffirming India’s readiness to collaborate with partner nations, the Minister stated that the country remains committed to building an integrated, evidence-based and human-centric global public health structure. He concluded by urging stakeholders to translate conference deliberations into concrete institutional partnerships and measurable outcomes that reinforce Ayush’s role in global healthcare.
