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President Murmu Champions Ayurveda Surgery & AI
15 Jul
Summary
- President Murmu inaugurated a seminar on Ayurvedic surgery.
- An AI-enabled 3 Tesla High-Field MRI facility was also launched.
- Experts from nine countries are attending the three-day event.

On July 15, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Saushrutam 2026, an international seminar focusing on Ayurvedic surgery. The three-day event, held at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), coincided with Sushruta Jayanti and gathered surgeons, researchers, and policymakers.
During the inauguration, President Murmu also launched an advanced AI-enabled 3 Tesla High-Field MRI facility at AIIA. She highlighted the foundational contributions of Acharya Sushruta to scientific surgical practice and stressed the importance of preserving biodiversity for Ayurveda's growth.
The seminar features experts from nine countries, including Thailand, Israel, Austria, and the United Kingdom, discussing Shalya Tantra, Kshara Sutra, Agnikarma, and integrative oncology. Discussions also centered on integrating traditional knowledge with modern research and increasing women's participation in Ayurveda.