February 27: In a grand ceremony held during the National Arogya Fair 2026, eminent Vaidyas associated with Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV) were conferred with the prestigious Jeevan Gaurav Samman and Ayurveda Gaurav Samman for their outstanding contributions to Ayurveda.
The four-day event (February 25–28), organized by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in association with the Akhil Bhartiya Ayurved Mahasammelan, was held at Shegaon in Buldhana district of Maharashtra.
The honours were conferred by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in the august presence of Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Maharashtra; Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush & Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare; and Padma Shri Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.
Awardees and Honours Conferred
🏆 Jeevan Gaurav Samman
The Jeevan Gaurav Samman was conferred upon Devendra Triguna, recipient of Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, President of RAV and President of the All India Ayurved Mahasammelan Trust. The award recognizes his lifelong dedication to the promotion and global propagation of Ayurveda.
🏅 Ayurveda Gaurav Samman
The Ayurveda Gaurav Samman was conferred upon:
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Rakesh Amarnath Sharma – Governing Body Member, RAV and President, All India Ayurved Mahasammelan.
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P. M. Warrier – Managing Trustee & Chief Physician, Arya Vaidya Sala; CRAV Guru, RAV.
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Ramdas Avhad – Recipient of National Dhanvantari Ayurveda Award 2023; CRAV Guru, RAV.
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Maneesha Upendra Kothekar – Chairperson, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine.
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Ashutosh Satish Gupta – Fellow of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (FRAV) and former President, Maharashtra Council of Indian Medicine, Mumbai.
The ceremony served as a distinguished acknowledgment of scholarship, clinical excellence, research, and lifelong service toward strengthening traditional Indian medicine systems.
Celebrating Ayurveda’s Global Vision
The National Arogya Fair 2026 highlighted India’s growing commitment to holistic healthcare and traditional medicine. By honouring distinguished Vaidyas, the Ministry of Ayush reinforced its mission to integrate Ayurveda into mainstream healthcare and expand its global footprint.
Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems, continues to gain recognition for its preventive and wellness-based approach. The awards celebrated individuals who have contributed to research, education, clinical practice, and policy-making in the field.
On behalf of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, Director Vandana Siroha extended heartfelt congratulations to all awardees for receiving national recognition from the President of India. She emphasized that such honours inspire the next generation of practitioners and researchers to uphold the rich legacy of Ayurveda.
A Milestone for Traditional Medicine
The felicitation ceremony at Shegaon underscored the government’s sustained efforts to preserve, promote and modernize Ayurveda while maintaining its classical foundations. With growing international interest in natural and preventive healthcare systems, initiatives like the National Arogya Fair provide a strong platform for knowledge exchange and recognition of excellence.
The recognition of RAV achievers at a national forum not only celebrates individual accomplishments but also reaffirms India’s leadership in traditional medicine and integrative healthcare.
