Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot being felicitated at Samyojanam, a national conference on metabolic disorders, in Mysuru on Saturday.
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Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday said that ayurveda provides a holistic path towards balanced living in today’s world, where lifestyle pressures, irregular food habits, and environmental imbalance are on the rise. It focuses not only on treating illnesses, but also on preventing them by maintaining overall wellness.
The Governor was addressing the Samyojanam 2025, a national conference on ‘Metabolic Disorders’, jointly organised by the Vishwa Ayurveda Parishad and the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) in Mysuru.
Mr. Gehlot said that ayurveda harmonises the body, mind, and soul through yoga, meditation, panchakarma, and herbal medicines. “Integrated with modern medicine, ayurveda is emerging as a scientific and comprehensive health system based on the principle of protecting the health of the healthy,” he added.
Recalling the contributions of ancient scholars, Mr. Gehlot said, “Acharya Charaka is regarded as the father of ayurvedic medicine, while Acharya Sushruta is known as the father of surgery. Their texts, Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, laid the scientific foundation for diagnosis, treatment, surgery, diet, and lifestyle principles. Promoting healthy living is one of the greatest outcomes this conference can achieve.”
The Governor also highlighted the importance of public health awareness. “Government initiatives such as the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, Fit India Movement, and Eat Right India are working towards promoting healthy lifestyle practices. Public involvement is essential for their success,” he opined.
Mr. Gehlot noted that Karnataka has always been a leader in science, education, and healthcare. “Bengaluru has emerged as a major global hub for technology and medical research. Our scientists, doctors, and researchers are contributing significantly to innovations in genome studies, biomarker research, AI-based diagnostics, and precision medicine,” the Governor stated.
Tagging metabolic disorders as one of the major health challenges in today’s world, the Governor said, “Diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and thyroid disorders are closely related to lifestyle and stress. According to the World Health Organisation, nearly one-third of the world’s population is affected by metabolic imbalance. India, known as the ‘Diabetes Capital’, is particularly vulnerable. In this context, Samyojanam 2025 is highly relevant both academically and socially.”
He expressed confidence that insights from the conference would help shape more people-centric and scientific healthcare policies in the future.
Ramachandra G. Bhat, Director, Varahamihira Advanced Centre for Vedic Technology Research, S-VYASA; Bhashyam Swamy, founder, Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple; Sharanappa V. Halse, Vice-Chancellor, KSOU; B.C. Bhagwan, Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences; and other dignitaries were present.
Published – November 08, 2025 08:22 pm IST
