KAUMARACON 2026, the three-day International Conference on Kaumarabhritya organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, through its Department of Kaumarabhritya, came to a close on Saturday with international scientific discussions on taking Ayurvedic child healthcare forward. The final day also marked the Institute’s 10th Foundation Day, celebrating ten years of progress in Ayurveda education, research, clinical excellence and global collaboration.
International experts, academicians, researchers, clinicians, policymakers and industry representatives came together at the conference to discuss the role of Ayurveda and Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in paediatric healthcare, with emphasis on scientific validation, interdisciplinary research and preventive care.
Experts from countries including the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, Germany, Nepal, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Italy and the United States shared their views at the scientific session on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in Global Child Health. The discussions touched on Ayurvedic paediatric education, regulatory frameworks, traditional medicine practices and possibilities 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, looked at research-led product development, quality assurance and how academic findings can be turned into accessible healthcare solutions. A round-table conference on Policy, Education, and Research in Kaumarabhritya went on to examine ways of strengthening 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 key highlight was the signing of two Memorandum of Understanding — between AIIA and Rashtriya Ayurved Vidyapeeth, and between AIIA and Arogya Bharati — to deepen institutional collaboration and knowledge-sharing in Ayurveda.
Over 15 academic publications and educational resources were released. The Institute also unveiled 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 eBook Rooted and Rising: Journey of All India Institute of Ayurveda, which records the Institute’s institutional journey and achievements, saw its online launch.
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.”