National Arogya Fair 2026 to Be Held in Shegaon, Maharashtra

The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress, will organise the four-day National Arogya Fair 2026 from 25 to 28 February 2026 at Shegaon in Buldhana district, Maharashtra.

The event will be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on 25 February 2026 at Visava Maidan, Sant Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan, Shegaon. The programme will also be attended by the Governor of Maharashtra and Union Minister of Ayush Prataprao Jadhav, along with senior officials.

Objective of the Fair

The National Arogya Fair is a large public outreach initiative aimed at expanding access to Ayush-based preventive and promotive healthcare.

Visitors will receive:

  • Free consultations
  • Health check-ups
  • Free medicines

These services will be offered under various Ayush systems, including:

  • Ayurveda
  • Yoga & Naturopathy
  • Unani
  • Siddha
  • Sowa-Rigpa
  • Homoeopathy

The event will also feature yoga demonstrations, expert lectures, therapy showcases, and exhibitions by reputed Ayush institutions.

Focus on Farmers and Medicinal Agriculture

A special session titled “Ayurvedic Farming: Production, Value Addition and Marketing” will be held on 27 February 2026 at 3:00 PM.

The session will provide guidance on:

  • Cultivation of medicinal plants
  • Agroforestry practices
  • Post-harvest management
  • Market linkages

The initiative aims to encourage farmers in Buldhana and the wider Vidarbha region to diversify into medicinal crops, thereby increasing income and strengthening the Ayush supply chain.

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav has urged farmers, self-help groups and youth to actively participate and explore opportunities in medicinal plant-based agriculture.

A Convergence Platform

The National Arogya Fair 2026 is designed as a convergence platform for:

  • Public healthcare services
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Rural livelihood enhancement

The event reinforces the importance of Ayush systems in improving public health and promoting economic development.

Citizens, farmers, students and healthcare professionals from Maharashtra and neighbouring states are invited to participate in large numbers.

MCQs: National Arogya Fair 2026

Q1. The National Arogya Fair 2026 will be held in which city?
(a) Nagpur
(b) Pune
(c) Shegaon
(d) Nashik
(e) Aurangabad

Ans: (c)
Sol: The Fair will be organised in Shegaon, Buldhana district, Maharashtra.

Q2. The National Arogya Fair 2026 is being organised by which ministry?
(a) Ministry of Health
(b) Ministry of Rural Development
(c) Ministry of Ayush
(d) Ministry of Agriculture
(e) Ministry of MSME

Ans: (c)
Sol: The Ministry of Ayush is organising the event.

Q3. The Fair will be inaugurated by:
(a) Prime Minister
(b) President of India
(c) Governor of Maharashtra
(d) Chief Minister of Maharashtra
(e) Union Health Minister

Ans: (b)
Sol: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the event.

Q4. The special session on “Ayurvedic Farming” will be held on:
(a) 25 February 2026
(b) 26 February 2026
(c) 27 February 2026
(d) 28 February 2026
(e) 1 March 2026

Ans: (c)
Sol: The session is scheduled for 27 February 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Q5. Which of the following systems is NOT part of the Ayush systems?
(a) Ayurveda
(b) Unani
(c) Siddha
(d) Allopathy
(e) Homoeopathy

Ans: (d)
Sol: Allopathy is not part of the Ayush systems.

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