Press Release Overview

The Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), operating under the Ministry of AYUSH, has successfully concluded a specialized three-day workshop in Wayanad, Kerala. The program focused on the practical identification of medicinal flora within the Western Ghats.

Key Facts
Dates

27 - 29 JAN 2026

Location

Wayanad, Kerala

Organizer

Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV)

Participants

30 Dravyaguna Students

Release ID

2220514

Event Highlights

Field Training & Biodiversity

The primary objective of the session was to move beyond textbook learning. Students were engaged in guided field visits to understand the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats.

"The program focused on experiential learning, teaching participants how to identify habitat-specific flora and understand the principles of conservation necessary for clinical Ayurvedic practice."
Distinguished Guests

Key Dignitaries

The inauguration saw the presence of several experts in the field of Ayurveda and Forestry, including:

  • Vaidya Rabinarayana Acharya: DG, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS).
  • Vaidya Mohan Lal Jaiswal: Retired Professor, NIA Jaipur.
  • Ms. Rose Joseph: Range Officer, North Wayanad Division (Forest Dept).
Release Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What was the main focus of the RAV training program?
The focus was on the "Identification of Flora," teaching students to recognize medicinal plants in their natural habitat.
Q. Where did the training take place?
It was held in the biodiverse region of Wayanad district, Kerala.
Q. Who participated in the event?
30 students specializing in Dravyaguna (Ayurvedic pharmacology) attended the program.
Q. Why is this training important?
It bridges the gap between traditional knowledge and modern biodiversity conservation, providing essential practical skills for future practitioners.