🗣️ Convergence of Language and Health in Agartala

The All India Official Language Conference for the Eastern, North-Eastern, and Northern Regions was organized by the Department of Official Language (Ministry of Home Affairs) at the International Indoor Exhibition Centre, Hapania, Agartala. Graced by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah as the Chief Guest, the event uniquely integrated the promotion of the Hindi language with public health awareness.

Agartala Host City
AIIA Key Participant
Health Focus Area

🌿 AYUSH Initiatives & Free Health Camps

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the Ministry of Ayush, took a proactive role in the conference by organizing extensive health and wellness activities for participants and visitors.

🩺 Specialized Screenings
Camps were organized for Prakriti Parikshan (body constitution assessment) and Nadi Parikshan (pulse diagnosis) by senior AYUSH physicians.
💊 Medicine Distribution
The CCRAS Regional Ayurveda Research Centre, Agartala, arranged medicine distribution with clinical support from AIIA.
🎁 Nityasevi Ayur Kit
A special healthcare kit was distributed to participants to promote daily Ayurvedic lifestyle practices and preventive health.

📘 Book Launch & Strategic Vision

The event served as a major platform to showcase traditional Indian medical knowledge, inspired by the broader 'Fit India Movement'.

  • 📖 Prameh Yog Sangrah: Union Home Minister Amit Shah released this diabetes-focused Ayurvedic book, authored and edited by Prof. (Vaidya) Rajaram Mahto.
  • 👨‍⚕️ Leadership Presence: The AIIA team was led by Director Prof. (Vaidya) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, alongside Dean Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Vyas and other senior doctors.
  • 🎯 Core Objective: To create awareness about preventive healthcare and Ayurvedic lifestyles, moving beyond mere treatment.

📚 Prelims Quiz Corner

1. Where was the All India Official Language Conference for the Eastern, North-Eastern, and Northern Regions held in 2026?
  • A) Guwahati
  • B) Shillong
  • C) Agartala
  • D) Imphal
Answer: C
2. The book "Prameh Yog Sangrah", released at the conference, focuses on the Ayurvedic management of which lifestyle disease?
  • A) Hypertension
  • B) Diabetes
  • C) Asthma
  • D) Arthritis
Answer: B
Source Information: PIB Release ID: 2230384 (Feb 19, 2026) Link to Original Press Release Ministry of Ayush
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