Celebration of 5th Ayurveda Day

On the occasion of 5th Ayurveda Day (Dhanwantari Jayanti), Embassy of India in association with Ayurveda Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University organised a webinar AyurTalk 2020 on "Ayurveda for Covid-19" as well as an international essay competition on the same theme.

2. The Webinar was attended by about 200 participants from India, Nepal and other countries. Panelists included 6 eminent speakers/Ayurveda practioners from India and Nepal who shared their views and expertise.

3. On this occasion, Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra delivered a video message highlighting the benefits and growing popularity of Ayurveda. Deputy Chief of Mission Ms. Namgya C Khampa, who attended the event, spoke about the growing consumption of Ayurvedic products like turmeric that are commonly known in homes of India and Nepal. The event was also attended by Prof. Dr. Shiv Lal Bhusal, Rector of Tribhuvan University and other leading academicians of the university. The winners of the International Essay Competition were also announced during the event.

Embassy of India,
Kathmandu
13th November 2020