Vice-President Inaugurates KAUMARACON-2026 and Launches Digital Initiatives of AIIA
The KAUMARACON-2026, an international conference on Kaumarabhritya, was inaugurated by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on 15 October 2026 in New Delhi. KAUMARACON-2026 is an international conference organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) that dealt with various aspects related to the health of children, research and clinical developments in traditional medicine. The Vice-President has also unveiled the following digital interventions – AYUSH Start-up Portal, Ayurveda Digital Innovation and Venture Acceleration Facility (AyuDIVA), Vamana App, and Panchakarma Assessment App.
KAUMARACON is the name of the international conference on Kaumarabhritya, a special stream of Ayurveda medicine related to child health care. In 2026, this conference will be the third in the series. It will take place from 15 to 17 October 2026 at the campus of AIIA, located in Sarita Vihar, New Delhi.
The theme of the KAUMARACON-2026 conference is “Shaping the Future of Child Health: Global Perspectives, Research Innovations, and Clinical Frontiers in Kaumarabhritya.” It unites scientists, clinicians, academics and medical professionals in order to discuss child nutrition, development, and prevention of diseases.
The scientific programme includes sessions on research and clinical practice, international experts’ discussion of the topic, and presentation of scientific works.
At the time of inauguration, four digital platforms/applications were launched by the Vice President, along with the witnessing of the exchange of an international memorandum of understanding.
| Initiative | Purpose or focus |
| AYUSH Start-up Portal | Enables visibility and development of start-ups in the field of AYUSH |
| AIIA – iCAINE website | Digital initiative in relation to AIIA and iCAINE |
| Ayurveda Digital Innovation and Venture Acceleration Facility (AyuDIVA) | Enabling innovation and venture development in Ayurveda |
| Vamana App | Digital application related to the Vamana process of Ayurveda |
| Panchakarma Assessment App | Digital application in relation to assessment of Panchakarma |
These launches indicate the attempts for use of digital platforms for innovation, institutional communication and development of Ayurveda services. There is a need for a distinction to be made regarding the operational aspect of each of these platforms in comparison to the purpose or focus.
An international MOU was signed between Maharishi International University (MIU), USA and AIIA, New Delhi, in the presence of the Vice-President.
All India Institute of Ayurveda is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. This institution functions in the areas of Ayurveda education, healthcare and research. The institute was dedicated to the country in 2017 and celebrated its 10th Foundation Day in October 2026.
Activities of the AIIA include postgraduate education, doctorate research, hospital services, and special clinics. The Goa campus of the institute, founded in 2022, has made the scope of work wider. It is affiliated with the University of Delhi in the field of postgraduate education and PhD courses and has been accredited with NAAC A++ grade.
The Vice-President spoke about the vision of making the AIIA at par with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
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