Sixth World Ayurveda Congress held in New Delhi

Sixth World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) was held in New Delhi from 6 to 9 November 2014.  Theme of the sixth WAC was Health Challenges and Ayurveda.  

Aim of WAC is to develop a vision and strategy for public action to realize the potential of Ayurveda and improve health care in India and serve as a model for public health globally.

The events at sixth WAC included Seminar on Medicinal Plants, business meets coordinated by Pharmexil, an Editors Conclave, and international Delegates Assembly and a Guru shishya meet.

The WAC showcased how Ayurveda can provide safe, cost-efficient and effective health-care for all, especially in the important areas such as Food and Nutrition, Self-Reliance in Primary Health Care, Mother and Child Care, Prevention, Ayurvedic Management of Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Veterinary and Plant Medicine, Ageing, Ethics and Moral values.

It was attended by number of delegates and visitors such as heads of nations, Nobel Laureates, renowned spiritual leaders, policy makers, heads of manufacturing companies and world eminent academicians.