International Ayurveda seminar 'Saushrutam 2026' wraps up in New Delhi

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Ayush, successfully concluded the three-day international seminar "Saushrutam 2026" with the valedictory session held on July 17, 2026. Organised from 15 to 17 July 2026, the seminar was preceded by a one-day pre-conference workshop on 14 July and was held on the auspicious occasion of Sushruta Jayanti . Vd.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) successfully concluded the three-day international seminar 'Saushrutam 2026' on July 17, 2026.
02The seminar was held from July 15 to 17, 2026, and was preceded by a one-day pre-conference workshop on July 14, 2026.
03The valedictory session of the seminar was attended by Vd. Maneesha Kothekar, Chairperson, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), as Chief Guest.
04Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from South Delhi, also graced the valedictory session as Chief Guest.
05The seminar aimed to foster scientific dialogue and facilitate the exchange of evidence-based surgical practices in Ayurveda.
06Prof. (Vd.) P.K. Prajapati, Director, AIIA, stated that the initiative aimed to strengthen academic collaboration between Ayurveda and modern surgical sciences.

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Single facteasy

What was the duration of the International Seminar 'Saushrutam 2026'?

A.Three days
B.Two days
C.Four days
D.One day

The seminar 'Saushrutam 2026' was a three-day international event. It was held from July 15 to 17, 2026.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding International Seminar 'Saushrutam 2026': 1. The seminar was held from July 15 to 18, 2026. 2. The Ministry of Ayush is responsible for the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA). 3. Vd. Maneesha Kothekar is a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from South Delhi. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because the seminar was held from July 15 to 17, 2026, not July 15 to 18, 2026. Statement 2 is correct because the Ministry of Ayush is responsible for the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA). Statement 3 is incorrect because Vd. Maneesha Kothekar is the Chairperson of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), not a Member of Parliament from South Delhi.

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