Shirpur Campus

 

Department of Science and Technology Anusandhan National Research Foundation (DST-ANRF) SPONSORED

National Conference on

“Ayurveda & Tribal Healing for Respiratory Health:
Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science”

27th & 28th February, 2026

CONFERENCE VENUE

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Mukesh Patel Technology Park,
Bank of Tapi River, Mumbai-Agra Road, NH-3
Shirpur, Dist. Dhule - 425405 (Maharashtra), India

Tel: +91-2563-286545 / 51   |   Website: www.nmims.edu   |

shirpur.nmims.edu | www.ayucon2026.nmims.edu

ORGANISED BY

SVKM’s NMIMS School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, Shirpur
SVKM's Smt. Krutiben Bhupeshbhai Patel Multispaciality Ayurveda Hospital & Research Centre, Shirpur
&
MoE’s Institution Innovation Council (IIC-ID: IC202432434)

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Directorate of AYUSH, Government of Maharashtra
&
MAHARASHTRA COUNCIL OF INDIAN MEDICINE

About the Conference

This International Conference is a landmark event dedicated to creating a vital synergy between the rich, often undocumented, healing traditions of indigenous communities and the validated methodologies of modern science. It is a collaborative platform bringing together experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss and envision the transformative potential of integrating Ayurveda, Traditional Healing, and Ethnomedicine into contemporary healthcare.

In an era of rising chronic diseases and the global challenge of drug resistance, we aim to demonstrate how ancient wisdom can inform the future of health. The conference will specifically explore how to leverage the profound knowledge contained in ethnobotany and traditional practices to accelerate drug discovery using cutting-edge modern tools.

By Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Wellness, we directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being, by focusing on preventive and holistic care. Furthermore, our emphasis on documenting tribal knowledge and promoting sustainable sourcing of medicinal plants nurtures global research partnerships.

Conference Overview

This International Conference is a multidisciplinary forum is designed to foster collaboration among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals to translate the profound knowledge contained in Ayurveda and Ethnomedicine into evidence-based, sustainable solutions for global health.

Key Themes

The conference will explore the scientific validation, standardization, and contemporary application of the Ayurvedic system:

  • Ayurvedic Principles and Modern Science: Validation of fundamental Ayurvedic concepts using modern analytical and clinical parameters.
  • Ayurvedic Pharmacology and Ethnopharmacology: Scientific study and quality control of medicinal plants used in Ayurveda, including indigenous and tribal knowledge of herbs.
  • Herbal Medicine and Pharmacognosy: Quality control, standardization, and authentication of Ayurvedic herbal and herbo-mineral formulations to meet global regulatory standards.
  • Drug Discovery and Development: Utilizing advanced tools, including CADD and AI/ML, to screen and develop new therapeutic leads from Ayurvedic raw materials.
  • Ayurveda and Public Health: Evidence-based clinical trials, pharmacological evaluation, and public health policies for integrating Ayurvedic principles into national health programs.

Conference Objectives

This International Conference serves as a multidisciplinary forum designed to foster collaboration among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals to translate the profound knowledge contained in Ayurveda and Ethnomedicine into evidence-based, sustainable solutions for global health.

Key Outcomes

Participants in this International Conference will:

  • Gain insights into the latest research on the pharmacological evaluation and mechanism of action of pharmacologically active compounds.
  • Network with key leaders, researchers, and regulatory experts in Ayurveda, Phytopharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, Pharmacognosy, and Herbal Drug Discovery.
  • Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects focused on translating Ayurvedic wisdom into validated clinical applications.
  • Influence policy toward the safe, ethical, and effective global integration of Ayurvedic & Traditional Medicine.
  • Explore partnerships for the conservation and sustainable industrial application of indigenous natural resources.