"WHO global summit a significant milestone in bringing traditional medicine to mainstream": Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav
Dec 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], December 10 : Union Minister of State for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, on Wednesday highlighted how India's co-hosting of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine signifies the world's trust in the country.
Minister Jadhav said that the global summit, to commence on December 17, is a "milestone in significant global efforts in bringing traditional medicine to the mainstream."
"This is a matter of immense pride for us. We had a successful 1st Summit in Gujarat in 2023. India receiving this responsibility for the second consecutive time is proof of the world's trust in India. This Summit is a milestone in significant global efforts in bringing traditional medicine to the mainstream," the Union Minister told ANI.
The summit will conclude with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, with over 110 countries set to participate.
"The theme of the Summit this year is 'Restoring balance: the science and practice of health and well-being'...In the meeting yesterday, people from 110 countries gave their consent to participation. Health Ministers, health policymakers, scientists and researchers of about 20 countries are also participating. This is going to be a global stage. The Summit will conclude in the presence of PM Narendra Modi," Jadhav said.
India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from 17th -19th December 2025, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). The Summit will bring together global leaders, policymakers, researchers and experts to deliberate on innovation, evidence-based practice and future strategies in traditional medicine.
The Ministry of Ayush organized a curtain raiser programme on December 8, chaired by Prataprao Jadhav. In his address, the Minister highlighted India's growing leadership in Traditional medicine and the strengthening role of national research institutions in enhancing scientific credibility and global cooperation.
In the national capital region, CCRAS's Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Delhi, continues to be a key pillar of Ayurvedic research and clinical advancement. Hemanta Panigrahi, Director Institute In-charge, briefed that CARI's integrated researches mainly Clinical, Fundamental and Policy research has significantly enhanced its ability to address major lifestyle and non-communicable diseases. He added that the institute's specialty clinics, ongoing research studies and professional training programmes are closely aligned with national priorities for evidence-driven traditional healthcare.
The upcoming WHO Summit will feature ministerial discussions, scientific panels, exhibitions and global knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at strengthening the integration of traditional medicine within public health systems worldwide.
