New Delhi, Nov 29 (UNI) A two-day international conference on Ayurveda and Integrative Approaches to Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome will be organised in Bengaluru on December one-two, an official spokesman said on Saturday.
The conference ‘Strengthening Evidence-Based Integrative Approaches to Tackle Obesity & Metabolic Disorders’ is being organised by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, coinciding with the celebration of the 57th Foundation Day of CCRAS, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush.
Organised in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and NIMHANS, the conference seeks to address the rising global burden of obesity and metabolic syndrome through evidence-based Ayurvedic and integrative medical approaches.
Highlighting the importance of this initiative, Minister of State for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav said “India continues to strengthen its work in integrative healthcare and Ayurveda is central to this transformation. Obesity and metabolic disorders are among the most pressing public-health challenges of our time, he said adding that the conference reflects the government’s resolve to strengthen evidence-based approaches that combine the knowledge of Ayurveda with the rigor of modern medical science.
‘’Government of India is committed to promoting research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance global health outcomes,” he said.
Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, said ‘’the rising burden of metabolic diseases demands collaborative, science-driven solutions. Ayurveda offers a holistic, preventive and personalised approach, which becomes even more powerful when integrated with contemporary biomedical advancements. This conference is an important step towards expanding India’s leadership in integrative research, strengthening clinical evidence, and shaping future health policies.”
The conference is designed to bridge traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with cutting-edge biomedical research through evidence-based dialogue. The outcomes will contribute meaningfully to integrative care frameworks, translational research and global health policy.
The conference brings together leading experts from Ayurveda, modern medicine, life sciences, and public health from India and abroad. More than 700 delegates are expected to participate.
