Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards showcase role in global healthcare
Each recipient received a citation, a trophy featuring Statue of lord Dhanwantari, and a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh
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New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush has conferred the prestigious ‘National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards’ for the current year on three distinguished practitioners for their exceptional contributions to the field of traditional Indian medicine.
This year’s recipients are Vaidya Tara Chand Sharma, renowned Nadi Vaidya and author; Vaidya Maya Ram Uniyal, a distinguished scholar of Dravyaguna Vigyana with six decades of service; and Vaidya Sameer Govind Jamadagni, founder of the Vishwa Vyakhyanmala national conference.
Each recipient received a citation, a trophy featuring the Statue of lord Dhanwantari, and a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, according to the ministry.
The National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards represent India's commitment to advancing holistic healthcare while preserving traditional medical knowledge.
“The awards showcase India's immense contribution to global healthcare. These visionaries have demonstrated exceptional dedication in promoting Ayurveda worldwide, perfectly aligning with our mission to integrate traditional wisdom with modern healthcare systems,” said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush.
According to Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, through decades of research and innovation, these practitioners have modernised Ayurveda practices while maintaining their authentic essence.
“Their work exemplifies how traditional knowledge can be adapted to address contemporary health challenges,” he noted.
