Vaidyaratnam Teams Up with Global Universities to Advance Ayurveda: Balagopal

Quick Summary:

• Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal emphasized Ayurveda’s growing global presence and highlighted the challenge of securing international certification for the conventional medical system.
• Inaugurating the Vaidyaratnam Founder’s Day celebrations,mr. Balagopal called for scientific manufacturing of Ayurvedic medicines and their integration with modern science.
• Collaboration between Vaidyaratnam Group and Johns Hopkins University was noted as a way to enhance Ayurveda’s global stature; he reaffirmed Kerala’s government support for such initiatives.
• prof. Dr. B. Ananthakrishnan of Kalamandalam stressed the historic connection between art and healing in Kerala and advocated recognition of Ayurveda as an option to Western medicine.
• Ashtavaidyan Dr.E.T. Neelakandhan Mooss underscored resurgence in Marma Chikitsa (a traditional indian therapy) and Yoga Therapy, suggesting their contemporary relevance in revitalizing Ayurvedic practices.
• A panel discussion focused on “Marma and Orthopaedics: Exploring the intersection of Traditional and Modern Practices.”

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The event highlights ongoing efforts to position Ayurveda as a credible, globally recognized healthcare system while retaining its rich traditions rooted in India’s heritage, especially Kerala’s cultural history. The call for scientific validation through collaborations like that with Johns Hopkins University addresses long-standing concerns about ensuring credibility in international markets.

Focus areas such as Marma Chikitsa signal renewed interest in integrating ancient practices into modern therapeutic frameworks, potentially attracting both domestic growth within India’s health sector and foreign interest through innovation-backed endorsements.

State government support underpins regional progress but achieving broader acceptance internationally may require greater interconnection between research institutions,policymakers,and practitioners-a step that could redefine India’s role as a leader in holistic medicine without undermining advancements from other medical systems.

Read more: Published – July 14, 2025 08:03 pm IST