AIIA to Host ‘Shalyacon 2025’ in Delhi from July 13–15 to Mark Sushruta Jayanti
Ayurveda and Modern Surgery to Unite at Prestigious Three-Day National Seminar Featuring Live Surgeries, Scientific Debates, and Poster Presentations
The Impressive TimesNew Delhi | July 12, 2025 — In a significant step toward integrating traditional wisdom with modern surgical advancements, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, is set to organize a high-profile national seminar titled ‘Shalyacon 2025’, scheduled from 13th to 15th July 2025, to commemorate Sushruta Jayanti — a day honoring the legendary Acharya Sushruta, regarded as the Father of Surgery.
The academic event will unfold under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Badwe, Head of the Department of Shalya Tantra, AIIA, in collaboration with the National Sushruta Association, marking the 25th Annual Conference of the Association. Over 500 experts from across India and abroad — including Ayurvedic surgeons, researchers, and scholars — are expected to participate.
The inaugural ceremony on July 14 will be presided over by Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush. Other dignitaries expected to attend include Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; Prof. Sanjeev Sharma, Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Ayurveda (Jaipur); and Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Nesari, Director, ITRA (Jamnagar).
“Shalyacon 2025 stands as a reflection of our mission to empower Ayurvedic surgeons with contemporary skills and confidence,” said Prof. (Dr.) Manjusha Rajagopala, Director (I/C), AIIA. “This initiative brings Ayurveda and evidence-based surgical practices on a shared platform.”
The three-day seminar promises live surgical demonstrations across two days, including:
Aimed at fostering the blend of Ayurvedic principles with surgical innovations, Shalyacon 2025 is built around a strong thematic focus — Innovation, Integration, and Inspiration. The event will cover:
Day three will witness over 200 paper and poster presentations, encouraging academic exchange and clinical insights. Alongside the technical sessions, a special cultural programme will showcase the rich heritage and ethos of Ayurveda.
Shalyacon 2025 is poised to become a transformative academic gathering that bridges ancient surgical wisdom with cutting-edge practices, reaffirming AIIA’s commitment to globalizing Ayurveda in the 21st century.
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