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Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Patanjali Hosts International Conference on Integrative Medicine; Swami Ramdev Announces Low-Cost Treatment with AIIMS, Tata, and Ganga Ram Hospitals
CREDIT: TOI LIFESTYLE DESK A milestone two-day global conference Anamayam was launched at Patanjali University, co-hosted by Patanjali Research Institute and Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi. The conference united more than 300 members from 200 institutions of learning in 16 states, making it a strong platform for discussing the convergence of Ayurveda with contemporary medical science. The first session witnessed a big announcement by Swami Ramdev , Chancellor of Patanjali University. He announced that Patanjali Ayurved Hospital will shortly tie up with leading medical institutions — AIIMS, Tata Cancer Hospital, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital — to deliver world-class treatment at low cost through integrated medical systems. Swami Ramdev stressed that healthcare must be people-oriented, not profit-driven. CREDITS: TOI LIFESTYLE DESK The conference was marked with the launch of three prime publications: Ayurveda Avataran, Integrated Pathy, and proceedings of the conference. Patanjali Vice Chancellor Acharya Balkrishna signed a memorandum of understanding with academic experts from IIT Ropar to enhance educational and research collaborations. Acharya Balkrishna highlighted that while modern medicine is often regionally or culturally bound, Ayurveda has global potential due to its holistic strength. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Undo He reiterated Patanjali's mission to eliminate exploitation in the name of healthcare through evidence-based, integrated treatments. CREDIT: TOI LIFESTYLE DESK Some of the chief guests were Prof. Srinivas Barkhedi, Vice Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University; Dr. B.N. Gangadhar, Padma Shri and National Medical Commission Chairman; and Prof. Vishal Mago of AIIMS Rishikesh. The conference consisted of several sessions on integrative diagnostics for conditions like COPD and fistula, where research was put forward by AIIMS, Jadavpur University, and Patanjali Ayurved College experts. The event began with a traditional welcome, including garlanding of guests, lighting of ceremonial lamps, and devotional hymns. The sessions also included a parallel poster symposium chaired by senior medical educators. Patanjali's initiative is being seen as a significant step toward a collaborative and affordable healthcare future that blends ancient wisdom with modern science.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
'Ayurveda is a living, breathing culture that needs to be available': Acharya Balkrishna's birthday celebrated as Jadi Buti Diwas
On the occasion of his birthday, Ji, the quiet force behind Patanjali's global success, sat down with Richa Jain Kalra for a heart-to-heart that traced not just a business story, but a lifelong commitment to . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It was more than just a conversation; it was a reflection of decades spent learning from nature, honoring India's ancient knowledge systems, and reshaping the way the world views holistic health. Many years ago, when Patanjali was still a common man, Balkrishna Ji was thoroughly entrenched in the life of jadibootis, medicinal plants which are the very foundation of . His memories since childhood are laden with forests, roots, folk wisdom, and a quiet curiosity about how nature possesses solutions to so many human woes. CREDIT: TOI LIFESTYLE DESK During the interview, he revealed something that truly reflected the core of his purpose. He stated, " We never conceived Patanjali as a business. It was never about trade. Our objective has always been to reach yoga and Ayurveda to each home in the country. We are even planning to start a university. Whether one is in a village or a far-flung region, if one needs medicine, one must be able to get it with ease—from where one is." It's this vision that has guided all that Patanjali does today. It's more than a company, it has become a movement, a reminder of India's ancient heritage and its profound applicability in the modern age. And it was not easy to do any of it. Bringing back ancient texts, making ancient herbs accessible once more, building trust in Ayurveda on a national level, and establishing a health-first culture in millions of households—it required faith, determination, and an abiding sense of service. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now To Balkrishna Ji, Ayurveda was never a commodity. It was, and still is, a living, breathing culture that needed to be made available. Through Patanjali, he has managed to transform it into something everyone can relate to. Be it personal care or nutrition, preventive health or chronic care, Patanjali has established a bridge connecting ancient wisdom and the fast-paced world today. As the conversation drew to a close, it was clear that Acharya Balkrishna Ji's journey is not just about growing a company. It is about restoring faith in a system that once thrived in every Indian home. On his birthday, as he was honored not only as a visionary but as a custodian of heritage, the message was loud and clear—real healing is simple, natural, and rooted in purpose.
