President Murmu inaugurates National Health Fair in Shegaon, urges public movement to preserve medicinal plants
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Why in news
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 'National Arogya Fair 2026' in Shegaon, Maharashtra, to promote traditional medicine and advocate for public-led conservation of medicinal plants.
Background
The National Arogya Fair 2026 was organized by the Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with the All India Ayurveda Mahasammelan. The event featured free health check-ups and demonstrations on medicinal plant cultivation techniques.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyMinistry of AYUSH: The central government body responsible for promoting Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.
- PlaceShegaon: The location in Maharashtra where the National Arogya Fair 2026 was held.
- FactNational Arogya Fair 2026: An initiative to showcase traditional knowledge systems like Ayurveda and Yoga for global wellness.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of integrating traditional medicine systems with modern healthcare to achieve universal health coverage in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Knowledge preservation: Protecting indigenous medicinal plant biodiversity from over-exploitation
- Mainstreaming AYUSH: Integrating traditional practices into the primary healthcare delivery framework
- Public-private synergy: Leveraging community-led conservation for sustainable medicinal plant cultivation
Keywords: Traditional Knowledge Systems · Biodiversity Conservation · Universal Health Coverage · AYUSH · Public Health Promotion
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