Saushrutam 2026, an international seminar on Ayurvedic surgery, was held at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) from 15–17 July 2026 with a pre-conference workshop on 14 July.
Event summary
- Nature: International seminar on Ayurvedic surgery organised by the Ministry of Ayush.
- Themes: Evidence-based Ayurveda, surgical practice, practitioner‑institution collaboration.
Classical foundations
- Sushruta Samhita: Principal classical text documenting surgical knowledge, instruments, wound care and reconstructive techniques.
- Surgical branches: Shalya Tantra (general surgery) and Shalakya Tantra (eye, ear, nose, throat and dental procedures) in classical Ayurveda.
Institutional and regulatory facts
- All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA): National institute functioning under the Ministry of Ayush.
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCIISM): Statutory body constituted under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020.
- Permitted surgeries: Specially trained postgraduate Ayurveda practitioners authorised to perform 58 types of surgeries — 39 general and 19 eye/ENT/dental — as per recent regulatory provisions.
Technology and clinical
- 3 Tesla MRI: AI-enabled 3T MRI facility inaugurated at AIIA; 3T denotes high‑field magnetic resonance imaging used in advanced diagnostics.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Sushruta Jayanti: Observance used by academic and institutional programmes on surgical aspects of Ayurveda.
- Classical texts pair: Sushruta Samhita and Charaka Samhita are principal classical treatises of Ayurveda.
- Clinical education: NCIISM regulates education, accreditation and professional standards for Indian medical systems.