{"id":9461,"date":"2025-10-23T15:06:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T09:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=9461"},"modified":"2025-10-23T15:06:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T09:36:26","slug":"we-aim-to-make-ayurveda-aahara-an-integral-part-of-global-nutrition-union-ayush-minister-shri-prataprao-jadhav","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=9461","title":{"rendered":"We aim to make Ayurveda Aahara an integral part of global nutrition: Union Ayush Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We aim to make Ayurveda Aahara an integral part of global nutrition: Union Ayush Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Ayurveda Aahara List to Empower Startups and Tackle Lifestyle-Related Diseases: Secretary, Ministry of Ayush<\/p>\n

Ministry of Ayush and FSSAI Advance Collaborative Efforts to Promote Ayurveda-Based Nutrition for a Sustainable Tomorrow<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Posted On: 16 OCT 2025 1:24PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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As the world celebrates World Food Day 2025 under the theme \u201cHand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future\u201d, the Ministry of Ayush reiterates India\u2019s commitment to fostering a healthier and more sustainable planet through groundbreaking initiatives like \u2018Ayurveda Aahara\u2019 \u2014 India\u2019s unique food philosophy rooted in balance, wellness, and nature.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In a significant step forward, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, has recently released a definitive list of Ayurveda Aahara products under Category A, providing the first comprehensive reference framework for authentic Ayurvedic dietary preparations. The list, based on authoritative classical texts, is expected to drive growth, quality, and global confidence in Ayurveda-based nutrition.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Union Minister of State (IC) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health &amp; Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav highlighted the significance of Ayurveda Aahara and said,\u201cThis year\u2019s World Food Day theme resonates deeply with India\u2019s traditional wisdom. Ayurveda Aahara is not merely food\u2014it is a philosophy that unites health, sustainability, and compassion for nature. Through our collaboration with FSSAI, we aim to make Ayurveda Aahara an integral part of global nutrition, ensuring that better foods lead to a better, disease-free future.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Ayurveda Aahara regulations, notified by FSSAI, are already setting new benchmarks in the integration of India\u2019s traditional health wisdom with modern food safety standards. Building on this foundation, the release of the definitive product list ensures that both consumers and food businesses have clear, validated references rooted in classical Ayurvedic knowledge.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, noted, \u201cThe growing global interest in Ayurveda-based food systems underscores India\u2019s critical contribution to holistic nutrition. The Ayurveda Aahara framework, now strengthened by the definitive list, brings clarity to manufacturers and trust to consumers. We see this as a major boost for startups and innovation in the health food sector\u2014where Ayurveda\u2019s wisdom can help break the rising trend of diet- and lifestyle-related disorders that lead to non-communicable diseases.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Talking about the scientific and educational dimension of this initiative, Professor Anupam Srivastava of the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, said \u201cBy integrating Ayurvedic dietary principles into mainstream nutrition policy, India is showing the world how traditional knowledge can guide sustainable and mindful eating practices. The collaboration between Ayush and FSSAI exemplifies working \u2018hand in hand\u2019 for better foods and a better future\u201d.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

India\u2019s traditional food systems \u2014 epitomized by the diverse and balanced Indian Thali \u2014 are now being globally recognized for their nutritional and environmental sustainability. By drawing from Ayurveda\u2019s time-tested dietary wisdom, these food models emphasize seasonal eating, local sourcing, and mindful consumption \u2014 aligning perfectly with the global call for sustainable food systems.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As the world moves toward redefining its relationship with food, India stands as a beacon of balance \u2014 demonstrating how traditional knowledge and modern science can coexist to build resilient, healthy societies. The Ministry of Ayush, through continued collaboration with FSSAI and other stakeholders, remains steadfast in its mission to make Ayurveda Aahara synonymous with nourishment, sustainability, and global well-being.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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We aim to make Ayurveda Aahara an integral part of global nutrition: Union Ayush Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav Ayurveda Aahara List to Empower Startups and Tackle Lifestyle-Related Diseases: Secretary, Ministry of Ayush Ministry of Ayush and FSSAI Advance Collaborative Efforts to Promote Ayurveda-Based Nutrition for a Sustainable Tomorrow Posted On: 16 OCT 2025 1:24PM by …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-education-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9461","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9461"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9461\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9463,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9461\/revisions\/9463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9461"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9461"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9461"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}