Ujjain spiritual & wellness summit: Experts chart vision for holistic ecosystem at; call for building wellness from roots to roof
Spiritual & wellness summit
As the spiritual & wellness summit continued in the city of Ujjain, the day's second panel discussion sparked a thought-provoking dialogue on one of the most pressing needs of India's wellness landscape: the creation of a robust ecosystem that seamlessly weaves together traditional wisdom and modern healthcare.
Titled 'Building Wellness Ecosystem & Workforce,' the session brought together a distinguished panel of government officials, academic leaders, and wellness industry veterans to explore how Madhya Pradesh can lead the way in developing a holistic health infrastructure rooted in its ancient medicinal heritage. Moderated by Ashutosh Sinha, senior editor at The Economic Times, the discussion was not just a deep dive into policy frameworks but a larger conversation about India's approach to health, harmony, and healing.
A recurring theme throughout the panel was the urgent need for better collaboration between the government and private sector to overcome the current fragmentation within the traditional medicine space. The panelists emphasized that the gaps in trust and integration between Ayurvedic and modern medicine systems stem largely from lack of coordinated policy, limited research funding, and siloed execution. 'Traditional and modern medicine aren't adversaries,' one speaker noted.
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'They are two hands of the same body, preventive and curative, that can work in tandem for a more balanced future.'
The conversation also pivoted toward the role of skill-building and workforce development in sustaining this vision. From leveraging the Ayush network to introducing wellness education in mainstream curriculums, the panel highlighted a broad-spectrum roadmap that would empower Madhya Pradesh to become a national model in holistic healthcare.
Institutions like IIM Indore and global partnerships like the Taiwan-India ayurveda association were also lauded as key enablers in training the next generation of wellness professionals.
Spirituality, too, found a central place in the discussion. Experts stressed that wellness isn't just a medical journey but a way of life, deeply intertwined with one's spiritual grounding and mental well-being. As one panelist eloquently put it, 'If we can integrate spiritual practice into daily living, we can export not just yoga or Ayurveda, but a whole new way of being.'
With Madhya Pradesh's vast natural resources, cultural depth, and commitment to holistic progress, the panel concluded that the state is uniquely positioned to set the gold standard for wellness tourism and integrated healthcare. As the summit progresses, the momentum built by these discussions will carry forward into deeper explorations and policy direction including a keynote session with chief minister Mohan Yadav later in the day.
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