KAUMARACON 2026
Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated KAUMARACON 2026 on 15 October 2026 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Sarita Vihar, New Delhi. The third International Conference on Kaumarabhritya is being held from 15 to 17 October 2026 to promote research, clinical practice and knowledge exchange in Ayurveda-based child healthcare. The event also marks the 10th Foundation Day of AIIA, highlighting the institute’s role in education, research and healthcare under India’s traditional systems of medicine.
What Is Kaumarabhritya?
Kaumarabhritya is the branch of Ayurveda concerned with paediatrics and child health. It is traditionally recognised as one of the eight branches of Ayurveda, known collectively as Ashtanga Ayurveda.
This discipline addresses child growth and development, nutrition, preventive healthcare and the management of childhood illnesses within the Ayurvedic framework. KAUMARACON 2026 brings together specialists, researchers, clinicians and academic representatives from India and other countries to discuss developments in the field.
The inauguration was attended by Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush; Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush; Dr Maneesha Upendra Kothekar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM); and Professor P. K. Prajapati, Director of AIIA.
Five Digital Initiatives Launched at AIIA
During the conference, the Vice-President launched five digital initiatives intended to support innovation, institutional development and assessment in Ayurveda:
- AYUSH Start-up Portal: Supports visibility and development of startups in the AYUSH sector.
- AIIA–iCAINE Website: Provides a digital platform associated with the institute’s innovation ecosystem.
- AyuDIVA: The Ayurveda Digital Innovation & Venture Acceleration Facility, intended to support innovation and venture development.
- Vamana App: A digital initiative associated with Ayurvedic practice.
- Panchakarma Assessment App: Aims to support assessment related to Panchakarma procedures.
These initiatives reflect efforts to integrate digital tools with traditional medicine education, research and service delivery.
All India Institute of Ayurveda and Indian Systems of Medicine
The All India Institute of Ayurveda, located in Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, functions as an institution for Ayurveda education, research and healthcare. During his visit, the Vice-President toured its hospital facilities and Dhanwantari Vatika.
The conference also highlights the role of the Ministry of Ayush in promoting traditional systems of medicine. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020.
KAUMARACON 2026: Important Facts for Exams
- Event: KAUMARACON 2026.
- Edition: Third International Conference on Kaumarabhritya.
- Dates: 15–17 October 2026.
- Venue: All India Institute of Ayurveda, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi.
- Inaugurated by: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan.
- Kaumarabhritya: Ayurvedic branch concerned with paediatrics and child health.
- AIIA milestone: 10th Foundation Day.
- Digital initiatives launched: Five.
- NCISM Act: 2020.
- AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.
