PM Modi to Address Closing Ceremony of WHO’s Second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi

New Delhi, December 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the closing ceremony of the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine today at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The three-day international summit, held from December 17 to 19, highlights India’s growing role in promoting traditional medicine through scientific research, standardisation, and global cooperation. Organised jointly by the WHO and the Ministry of Ayush, the summit has brought together global leaders, policymakers, scientists, medical practitioners, Indigenous knowledge holders, and representatives of civil society. The theme of the event, “Restoring balance: The science and practice of health and well-being,” focuses on building health systems that are evidence-based, inclusive, and sustainable. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Prime Minister Modi has consistently stressed the need to integrate traditional medicine and the Indian Knowledge System into mainstream healthcare. He has advocated strengthening this sector through research, quality standards, innovation, and international collaboration, positioning India as a key contributor to global health and wellness. During the closing ceremony, the Prime Minister will launch several important initiatives related to the Ayush sector. One of the key launches will be the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), a comprehensive digital platform designed to bring together services, information, and resources related to Ayush systems under one roof. The portal aims to improve access, transparency, and efficiency for both practitioners and the public. PM Modi will also unveil the Ayush Mark, which is envisioned as a global quality benchmark for Ayush products and services. The mark is expected to help build international trust by ensuring quality, safety, and authenticity, thereby supporting the global acceptance of India’s traditional medicine systems. In addition, the Prime Minister is expected to release a WHO technical report focused on training in Yoga, underlining the importance of standardised education and global best practices in Yoga instruction. He will also launch a book titled “From Roots to Global Reach: 11 Years of Transformation in Ayush”, which documents the progress and expansion of the Ayush sector over the past decade. Highlighting India’s traditional medicinal heritage, PM Modi will release a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha, a well-known medicinal plant widely used in Ayurveda. The stamp symbolises the global recognition and growing interest in India’s traditional healing knowledge. The Prime Minister will also felicitate the recipients of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Outstanding Contribution to the Promotion and Development of Yoga for the years 2021 to 2025. These awards recognise individuals and organisations for their long-term dedication to spreading Yoga and promoting its benefits worldwide. The awards reinforce Yoga’s role as a timeless practice that supports physical health, mental balance, and overall well-being, contributing to a healthier and stronger India. As part of his visit, PM Modi will tour the Traditional Medicine Discovery Space, an exhibition showcasing the richness, diversity, and modern relevance of traditional medicine systems from India and other parts of the world. The exhibition reflects how ancient knowledge can work alongside modern science to address present-day health challenges. Throughout the summit, participants engaged in detailed discussions on how traditional medicine can support equitable healthcare, respect Indigenous knowledge, and complement modern medical systems. The event has served as a platform to strengthen global cooperation and share best practices, with India playing a leading role in shaping the future of traditional medicine on the world stage. With this address, the Prime Minister is expected to reaffirm India’s commitment to promoting traditional medicine as a science-based, people-centred approach to health and well-being, both nationally and globally. PM Modi to Address Closing Ceremony of WHO’s Second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the closing ceremony of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The three-day global event, held from December 17 to 19, is jointly organised by the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Ayush and highlights India’s growing leadership in the field of traditional medicine. The summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, scientists, healthcare experts, traditional medicine practitioners, Indigenous knowledge holders, and civil society members. Centered around the theme “Restoring balance: The science and practice of health and well-being,” the discussions focused on building fair, sustainable, and evidence-based healthcare systems by combining traditional knowledge with modern science. During the event, Prime Minister Modi is launching several major Ayush initiatives. These include the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), a digital platform designed to bring Ayush-related services and information together in one place. He will also unveil the Ayush Mark, which aims to become a global quality standard for Ayush products and services, boosting trust and acceptance worldwide. The Prime Minister is also releasing a WHO technical report on Yoga training and a book titled “From Roots to Global Reach: 11 Years of Transformation in Ayush,” highlighting the sector’s growth over the past decade. Adding to the occasion, a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha is being released, symbolising the global relevance of India’s traditional medicinal heritage. PM Modi will also honour recipients of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Outstanding Contribution to the Promotion and Development of Yoga for the years 2021–2025. These awards celebrate continued efforts to promote Yoga globally as a practice for balance, health, and harmony. The Prime Minister will also visit the Traditional Medicine Discovery Space, an exhibition showcasing traditional medicine systems from India and across the world, reflecting their relevance in today’s healthcare landscape.