On 15 October 2026, Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated KAUMARACON 2026 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Sarita Vihar, New Delhi. The third International Conference on Kaumarabhritya is scheduled from 15 to 17 October and focuses on Ayurveda-based child healthcare, research and clinical practice. The event also marked the institute’s 10th Foundation Day.
Kaumarabhritya and the Conference
Kaumarabhritya is the branch of Ayurveda concerned with paediatrics and child health. KAUMARACON 2026 brings together experts from India and other countries for discussions on the field. Its programme is scheduled to run for three days. The inauguration was attended by Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush; Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush; Dr Maneesha Upendra Kothekar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM); and Professor P. K. Prajapati, Director of AIIA.
Digital Initiatives Launched
The Vice-President launched five digital initiatives of AIIA: the AYUSH Start-up Portal, the AIIA–iCAINE website, the Ayurveda Digital Innovation & Venture Acceleration Facility (AyuDIVA), the Vamana App and the Panchakarma Assessment App. The initiatives were launched during the conference on 15 October 2026.
Ayurveda and Indian Systems of Medicine
Ayurveda is one of the systems of medicine covered by the Ministry of Ayush. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020. AIIA is located in Sarita Vihar, New Delhi. During the visit, the Vice-President toured AIIA’s hospital facilities and Dhanwantari Vatika. The institute’s 10th Foundation Day was observed alongside the conference.
Important Facts for Exams
- Kaumarabhritya is one of the eight branches traditionally recognised in Ayurveda.
- AYUSH stands for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.
- The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act was enacted in 2020.
- KAUMARACON 2026 was scheduled for 15–17 October 2026 at AIIA in New Delhi.
