President of India to inaugurate 'Saushrutam 2026' at AIIA, New Delhi on Sushruta Jayanti

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will grace the inaugural ceremony of Saushrutam 2026 on 15 July, a three-day international seminar being hosted by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, from 15 to 17 July 2026. The seminar will be preceded by a pre-conference workshop on 14 July, and is being celebrated to mark Sushruta Jayanti, observed annually on 15 July to honour Acharya Sushruta, widely regarded as the Father of Surgery.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will inaugurate the three-day international seminar 'Saushrutam 2026' on 15 July 2026.
02The seminar is being hosted by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, from 15 to 17 July 2026.
03Saushrutam 2026 will serve as a landmark international platform for advancing evidence-based Ayurvedic surgery.
04The seminar aims to strengthen academic and clinical collaboration, encourage high-quality research, and promote excellence in surgical education.
05Acharya Sushruta is widely regarded as the Father of Surgery and is being honoured on his Jayanti day, 15 July.
06Saushrutam 2026 will feature keynote lectures, panel discussions, workshops, and scientific paper presentations on various topics including proctology and integrative oncology.

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Most people think Ayurvedic surgery is a traditional practice with no modern relevance, but actually it has been advancing evidence-based innovations.
Most people think Saushrutam 2026 is only focused on Ayurvedic surgery, but actually it will also discuss integrative surgical care and intellectual property in surgery.

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Single facteasy

When is Sushruta Jayanti observed annually?

A.14 July
B.15 July
C.16 July
D.17 July

Sushruta Jayanti is observed annually on 15 July to honour Acharya Sushruta, the Father of Surgery.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Saushrutam 2026: 1. The seminar is being hosted by the Indian Council of Medical Research. 2. The seminar will be attended by surgeons, researchers, policymakers, and academicians from India and abroad. 3. The event will reaffirm India's leadership in preserving and advancing its rich surgical heritage. 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 source states that the seminar is being hosted by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush. Statement 2 is correct as it aligns with the information provided in the source.

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