India’s Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, said Ayurveda is proving more relevant worldwide thanks to new science studies and stronger ties with other countries. He spoke at the third International Ayurveda Conference, a joint event hosted by India’s Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and Conayur Sao Paulo.
Bhatia highlighted how India and Brazil are working together in traditional health systems. The two‑day meeting, run by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, marked 40 years of Ayurveda practice in Brazil. It drew doctors, researchers, teachers and students from Latin America and India, all sharing ideas and experiences.
Ayurveda will step onto a bigger stage at the upcoming WHO‑Ministry of Ayush Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, set for December 17‑19 in New Delhi. The summit will bring together global health leaders to discuss evidence‑based traditional medicine.
The Ambassador praised Brazil as the first South‑American country to officially recognise Ayurveda. He mentioned Vice‑President Geraldo Alckmin’s recent trip to the All India Institute of Ayurveda in New Delhi, calling it a landmark moment for bilateral cooperation.
SVCC’s work in promoting Ayurveda and Indian culture earned a special thank‑you from Bhatia, who also thanked the Ministry of Ayush for backing such efforts. Ministry officials stressed Ayurveda’s message of inclusivity, compassion and balance for body, mind and environment.
Dr. (Rao) Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary at the Ministry of Ayush, explained how India and Brazil are solidifying cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding between their health ministries. He also noted collaborations between India’s National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, and Brazilian universities.
He applauded teachers, researchers and practitioners who have advanced Ayurveda in Brazil over the past four decades. On behalf of Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, Dr. Kotecha reaffirmed India’s commitment, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to deepen traditional‑medicine ties with Brazil.
Dr. Jyoti Kiran Shukla, SVCC director, underscored the shared wellness heritage between the two countries and the role of SVCC and ICCR in promoting cultural and academic exchange in Ayurveda. Meanwhile, Hansraj Singh Verma, Consul General in São Paulo, highlighted the importance of India‑Brazil cooperation in natural and preventive healthcare.
India and Brazil continue to lead the way in making Ayurveda a global, evidence‑based health system that people around the world can trust.
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