‘Ayush Expo’ to be main feature of WHO Summit on Traditional Medicine

‘’Ayush Expo’’ will be a central feature of the second World Health Organization Global Traditional Medicine Summit (GTMC) to be held from December 17-19 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The Expo is positioned as a key platform within the Summit, bringing together India’s Ayush systems and traditional medicine practices from across the world. It aims to promote scientific exchange, policy dialogue and innovation, in line with the Summit’s broader objective of advancing evidence-informed, safe and inclusive approaches to traditional medicine within global health systems.

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The Ayush Expo will present a comprehensive and curated showcase of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy, using immersive exhibits, scientific explanations and digital interfaces. The exhibition seeks to translate India’s traditional knowledge systems into globally relevant narratives, aligned with contemporary public health priorities.

Prof (Dr) Tanuja Manoj Nesari, Director, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) highlighted that the ‘’Ayush Expo’’ at the Second GTMC is designed to present India’s traditional medicine systems in a scientifically grounded and globally relevant manner.

By bringing together classical knowledge, evidence-based practices and emerging technologies on one platform, the Expo seeks to foster informed dialogue, strengthen research collaboration and support the responsible integration of traditional medicine into contemporary health systems.”

Among the major attractions is the Medicinal Plants and Seeds Pavilion, displaying nearly 40 live medicinal plants and rare seeds, highlighting India’s botanical heritage and the ecological foundations of traditional medicine.

The Spices of India Pavilion will present the scientific basis of commonly used culinary herbs and their role in preventive health, while the Metallotherapeutics Zone will explain classical purification methods, bhasma preparation processes and safety validation practices.

The Expo will also feature exhibits on Dinacharya, Ritucharya, and Panchakarma, illustrating preventive care principles, seasonal regimens and therapeutic practices through traditional instruments and explanatory formats. India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) will be showcased as an internationally recognised initiative for protecting traditional knowledge and preventing bio-piracy.