President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates National Arogya Fair 2026 in Shegaon

Honorable President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Arogya Fair 2026 in Shegaon, Buldhana district of Maharashtra on the February 25 2026. The four-day national event, organized by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress which is brings together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, farmers and industry leaders. The National Arogya Fair 2026 focuses on strengthening Ayush systems, promoting holistic healthcare and expanding India’s global leadership in traditional medicine and wellness tourism.

President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates National Arogya Fair 2026

Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Arogya Fair 2026 at Shegaon and describing health as the foundation of national strength. She quoted the traditional saying, “Aarogyam Paramam Sukham” good health is the greatest happiness.

The President emphasized that,

• Ayush systems provide preventive, promotive and curative healthcare.
• Holistic wellbeing requires harmony between body and mind.
• Balanced diet, yoga, meditation and natural therapies are essential.
• She also paid homage at the statue of Sant Shri Gajanan Maharaj before attending the event.

National Arogya Fair 2026 as a ‘Mahakumbh’ of Ayush Systems

The National Arogya Fair 2026 has been described as a “Mahakumbh of Indian traditional medicine systems” by Prataprao Jadhav who is Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush.

The Fair brings together,

• Policymakers and academicians
• Ayurvedic practitioners and researchers
• Farmers cultivating medicinal plants
• Industry representatives

The event includes free consultations, distribution of medicines, expert lectures and awareness campaigns to connect Ayush directly with the public.

Ayurveda and Ayush Systems at National Arogya Fair 2026

• President Murmu highlighted that Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy continue to guide society towards balanced living.
• Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Maharashtra, described Ayurveda as a timeless scientific tradition rooted in nature.
• He stressed preventive healthcare and alignment with natural elements as superior approaches.

The Ministry of Ayush reaffirmed its commitment to,

• Evidence-based research
• Scientific validation
• Quality assurance and standardization
• Global collaboration

The National Arogya Fair 2026 strengthens India’s image as a global hub of traditional medicine.

Ayurvedic Gaurav Samman Conferred at National Arogya Fair 2026

During the National Arogya Fair 2026, the President conferred the Lifetime Ayurvedic Gaurav Samman on eminent practitioners.

Awardees included,

• Devendra Triguna
• Rakesh Sharma
• Ashutosh Gupta
• Manisha Kotekar
• P. M. Varier
• Ramdas

The awards recognise their outstanding contributions to Ayurveda, research and public health initiatives.

Overview: What Is National Arogya Fair?

• The National Arogya Fair is a large-scale national platform organized by the Ministry of Ayush to promote traditional Indian systems of medicine.
• It showcases Ayurveda, Yoga and other Ayush disciplines through exhibitions, health camps and expert discussions.
• The Fair aims to spread awareness about preventive healthcare, promote medicinal plant cultivation and strengthen research in traditional medicine.
• It also connects policymakers, researchers and citizens to build a healthier and empowered India.

Question

Q. National Arogya Fair 2026 was inaugurated in which state?

A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Maharashtra
D) Madhya Pradesh