Day 1 of Prāṇadā 2025 Global Summit at FIMS, SGT University, unfolded with inspiring energy as distinguished national and international leaders of Ayurveda graced the inaugural ceremony.

The day began with Dhanwantari Vandana and lamp lighting, followed by the unveiling of book PRAJNANAM—a remarkable compendium on Ayurveda’s role in NCD management.

A welcome address was delivered by professor (Dr.) Anil Sharma Dean FIMS to welcome of our esteemed guests, whose wisdom elevated the event:

• ✨ Dr. Manoranjan Sahu – Former Dean, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS–BHU
• ✨ Dr. K. S. Dhiman – Vice Chancellor, Shree Krishna AYUSH University, Kurukshetra
• ✨ Dr. Sanjeev Sharma – Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur
• ✨ Dr. Harsha Gramminger – President, European Ayurveda Association (Germany)
• ✨ Dr. Poornima Bagila Bantwal – Pro Vice-Chancellor, SGT University
• ✨ Dr. Vikram Chauhan – Founder-Director, Planet Ayurveda & PEACE Ayurveda School (Europe)
• ✨ Dr. Avtar Singh – Siddha, Ayurveda & Septa Karma Academy, UK
• ✨ Dr. M. R. Vasudevan Nambuthiri – Former Director, Ayurveda Medical Education, Kerala
• ✨ Dr. Siddalingesh M. Kudari – President, Board of Ayurveda, NCISM, New Delhi

Each guest added brilliance with their insights—bridging classical Ayurveda, clinical research, ethics, and global integrative health. Their presence was truly inspiring and elevated the intellectual spirit of the summit.

The day featured transformative talks on translational wound-healing research, clinical excellence in Ayurveda, global wellness pathways, and future directions for ISM practitioners.

International Delegates Meet — A Global Confluence

Leaders from the USA, UK, Germany, Sri Lanka, Thailand & India shared rich perspectives, strengthening global bonding and future collaborations in Ayurveda.

✨ The meet was opened by the moderator Dr Hemalatha N Potti, Professor at SGT University

The expert panel did a SWOT analysis of the trade and practice of Ayurveda in their countries. The panellists were:

• ✨ Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla – Founder & President, AAPNA, USA
• ✨ Dr. V. N. Joshi – Ayurveda Educator from UK
• ✨ Dr. Pisit Mahasawankul – Director of Vedic Medical Astrology Centre, Thailand
• ✨ Dr. MWSJ Kumari – University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
• ✨ Dr. Hemalatha Sharma, Director of International Relation at SGT University

Across Day 1 and Day 2, 14 parallel scientific sessions were conducted under the guidance of 18 Chairpersons, 22 Co-Chairpersons, and 7 Moderators, featuring an impressive 180 presenters from across India. The sessions showcased high-quality academic work, innovations, and clinical insights in Ayurveda and integrative health through paper presentations by scholars and researchers.

Key themes included:

• AI Applications in Predictive Diagnosis
• Integrative Protocols for NCD Management

These sessions reflected a strong emphasis on innovation, holistic care, and bridging Ayurveda with modern scientific tools.

🌟 Prāṇadā 2025 Day 1 concluded as a powerful convergence of tradition, innovation, and global collaboration—setting the tone for an impactful summit ahead followed by a mind-blowing Cultural evening where FIMS students presented a stunning performance of dance and music.