February 25, New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the four-day National Arogya Fair 2026 in Shegaon, Maharashtra, on Wednesday. The event, organized by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress, features thematic exhibitions, expert talks, yoga demonstrations, live therapy counters, and interactive sessions on preventive and promotive healthcare. Scheduled from February 25th to 28th, it aims to promote Ayush systems, provide free health check-ups, consultations, and medicines across Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy, while creating livelihood opportunities for farmers through medicinal plant cultivation and agroforestry.
During the event, President Murmu highlighted the global rise of yoga and Ayurveda and India's efforts to strengthen Ayush systems through education, training, and the establishment of new AIIMS departments.
