President Murmu Inaugurates 'Saushrutam 2026' at AIIA in New Delhi

President Murmu Inaugurates 'Saushrutam 2026' at AIIA in New Delhi

• Who: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated 'Saushrutam 2026' - 3-day international seminar on Ayurvedic surgery at All India Institute of Ayurveda [AIIA], New Delhi, on occasion of Sushruta Jayanti [Father of Surgery].
• Duration: 15-17 July 2026, hosted by AIIA, participants from 9 countries including Thailand, Israel, Austria, UK.
• Focus: Shalya Tantra, Kshara Sutra, Agnikarma, integrative oncology.
• Key Launches: AI-enabled 3 Tesla High Field MRI at AIIA + NCISM study on professional careers of women Ayurveda graduates [National Commission for Indian System of Medicine].
• About Sushruta: Ancient Indian physician, author of Sushruta Samhita, pioneer of surgery.
• UPSC Relevance: GS1 - Indian Culture, GS2 - Health, AYUSH, GS3 - S&T in traditional medicine.