Release of Information Leaflets for Community Awareness and Patient Education on the Occasion of 11th National Ayurveda Day – 2026

 Release of Information Leaflets for Community Awareness and Patient Education on the Occasion of 11th National Ayurveda Day – 2026

Government Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Mysuru
Department of PG & Ph.D. Studies in Swasthavritta & Yoga
As part of the 11th National Ayurveda Day 2026, the Department of PG & Ph.D. Studies in Swasthavritta & Yoga, Government Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Mysuru, organized an initiative to promote community awareness and patient education through simple, patient-friendly information leaflets on lifestyle and seasonal health practices.

Educational Leaflets Released

Three educational materials were prepared by the faculty members and PG Scholars of the department:
1. “Swasthya Prabodha – Patient Education on Hypertension”
Covers healthy diet, lifestyle modification, physical activity, Yoga and Pranayama, Dinacharya and stress management for prevention and management of hypertension.
2. “Swasthya Prabodha – Patient Education on Diabetes”
Provides information on lifestyle modification, physical activity, Yoga, Pranayama, Dinacharya, stress management and appropriate dietary practices for diabetes.
3. “Ritu Sauhardyam – Information on Seasonal Health and Ritucharya”
Explains seasonal changes and appropriate Ahara and Vihara according to the six seasons of Ayurveda, with practical guidance for maintaining health and well-being.

Release Ceremony

The leaflets were formally released by Dr. Shreevathsa, Hon’ble Principal, Government Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Mysuru, in the presence of:
Dr. Venkatakrishna K. V., Professor & Head, Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga

Dr. Rajesh Sugur, Professor, Department of Panchakarma and Nodal Officer, 11th National Ayurveda Day

Dr. Jyothi S. Murthy, Senior Physician

Dr. Sudheendra G Navale, Professor, Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga
Faculty members and PG Scholars of the department

The initiative aimed to communicate Ayurvedic principles of preventive healthcare in a simple and practical manner.
The leaflets will be distributed among patients and the general public to promote health