World Ayurveda Congress 2002 Cochin, India

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WORLD AYURVEDA CONGRESS AT KOCHI, KERALA ,INDIA FROM NOVEMBER1-4 2002

 

FOCAL THEME: AYURVEDA AND WORLD HEALTH.

 

WELCOME TO THE LARGEST INTERNATIONAL GATHERING OF PEOPLE HAVING A

PASSION FOR AYURVEDA

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WHY THIS CONGRESS?

 

Every nation has its own traditional wisdom, especially in health

care; but in many cases much of this has submerged in the overriding

power of modern system. Bharat is endowed with a spiritual power to

have developed the world's oldest system of health care popularly

known as Ayurveda - the science of life. It has strong philosophical

foundations, unquestionable scientific veracity, everlasting

practical methodology and eternally vibrant innovativeness for

modifications into allied systems such as Siddha and Unani. In fact,

its contributions to the growth and development of the modern medical

and surgical practices are equally commendable.

 

There is now renewed interest all over the world in the uniqueness

and the universality of Ayurveda. Hence this World Ayurveda Congress

with focal theme : Ayurveda and world health.

 

Ayurveda is the first medical system in the world to define the word

HEALTH as a balanced and coordinated functioning of the physical,

mental and spiritual faculties of any life form - microbes, plants,

animals and humans. As a universal science of health, Ayurveda

emphasizes a holistic way of life that considers the environmental

factors of each region. A dynamic and interactive bio-diversity is

the basic approach of Ayurveda towards sustainable world health.

People of all races and continents are now accepting the holistic

approach. There is therefore a need to strengthen the interface

between Ayurveda and other systems of medicine. It is imperative to

evolve new methods and techniques, and to develop new drugs and

herbal formulations based on Ayurvedic principles and nutraceutical

concepts. We have to develop Ayurvedic criteria to meet the special

features of each region and each continent. A special session is

planned for this subject of adapting Ayurveda to the requirements of

each continent. Integration of Indian systems and globalization of

Ayurveda as a full fledged health care system, with a strong

interface with modern systems, would form a part and parcel of this

attempt. Our MissionIt is our endeavour to bring together as many

delegates as possible from different scientific discipline who work

on the various aspects of Ayurveda at the global level. The key

themes are selected with a view to stimulate deliberations and lively

discussions among the participating scholars, experts, scientists,

Ayurvedic physicians, traditional healers, manufacturers and dealers

of Ayurvedic drugs.

 

The Presentations

 

There would be three types of presentations

· Plenary sessions

· Parallel sessions for oral presentations

· Poster presentations

a. Plenary Sessions would be on general and common themes such as

critical reviews & analyses.

1.Globalisation of Ayurveda and allied Indian Systems of

Medicine.

2.Panchakarma and Rejuvenation therapy.

3. Ayurvedic specialities of Kerala.

4. Integration of Indian systems, and their interface with modern

system

5. Herbal drugs - Ethnomedicines - Ethnopharmacology, Plant sciences

and

nutraceuticals - natural drugs vs synthetic drugs - mineral drugs &

animal based drugs.

6. Drugs development, drug industry, good

manufacturing practices, Standardization of Ayurvedic drugs, Impact

of IPR, International marketing.

7. Education & Research

Methodology in Indian systems - Reforms and Revitalization.

8. Preservation of diversity in Health Care systems.

b. Parallel sessions for oral presentations of Research papers

1. Philosophical foundations of Ayurveda and Siddha; Triguna -

Panchabhoota - Tridosha - Sapthadhatu - Mala theories, and their

compatibility with modern sciences. 2. Ayurvedic pharmacology 3.

Diagnostic techniques - compatibility with modern techniques 4.

Paediatrics in Ayurveda 5. Obstetric and Gynaecology in Ayurveda 6.

Surgical Practices in Ayurveda 7. ENT and Ophthalmology in Ayurveda

8. Orthopaedics in Ayurveda 9. Mental Health & Ayurveda 10.

Cancer-Radiation Hazards-Pollution Hazards and Ayurveda 11. Role

of Ayurveda in AIDS Control & Mangement 12. Geriatrics and

Rejuvenation therapy in Ayurveda 13. Treatment of poisoning in

Ayurveda 14. Ayurveda and Liver diseases - Ayurveda and

Rheumatism 15. Medicinal Plants to meet global needs. 16.

Drug Industry - Rules and Regulations across the world 17.

Ayurvedic Ideas in Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Itihasas & evolution

of different schools of Ayurveda 18. Yoga, naturopathy and

alternative therapies of Indian origin 19. Role of Palmistry -

Astrology - mantra - Tantra - Yajna - Music in therapy 20. The

role of hygiene, nursing, and diet in Ayurveda 21. Impact of

modern living on health 22. Promotive, preventive and curative

aspects in Ayurveda 23. Ayurvedic treatments for plant and animal

diseases 24. Autoimmune & degenerative disorders & Ayurveda

25. Metallic & Mineral Drugs - Efficacy & safety. 26.

Holistic medicines & Holistic health sciences 27. Biodiversity,

Ecology, and Environment in Ayurveda & ecotourism. 28. Ayurvedic

injectables, vitamins, minerals and hormones. 29. Active

principles vs whole drug/compound drug. 30.

Alternative/substitutes for non-available natural drugs. 31.

Local health traditions and tribal medicines

c. Poster presentations

Critical reviews of general and common interest will be in the

plenary sessions; papers with a research component will be for oral

presentations; and the rest would be set for poster presentations

where provision would be made for interactive discussions.

TIME SCHEDULE

The last date for receipt of one page (250 words) abstract is 30th

June, 2002. The abstract should contain the title in block letters,

names of authors, and the address for correspondence. Copy of the

abstract can be sent by e-mail. The Registration form should be sent

with the abstract.The last date for intimation of acceptance : 30th

July, 2002The last date for full text with floppy of text : 30th

August, 2002Registration fee should be sent along with the full text

of papers

Registration Fee Before Ist Sep 2002 Spot Registration

Indian nationals Rs.1,500 Rs. 2,000

SAARC Countries US $100 US $135

Third world countries US $200 US $270

Other countries US $300 US $400

Institutional Registration for 4 delegates (India) Rs. 5,000

 

Accompanying spouse 50% extra

Payment should be made in the form of Demand Draft /Cheque

in favour of WORLD AYURVEDA CONGRESS, payable at

Thiruvananthapuram / Kochi, Kerala.

 

 

World Ayurveda Congress 2002

We invite you to participate in this World Ayurveda Congress, to be

held from November 1 to 4, 2002, at Kochi, Kerala, India. * The

Congress is being organized by Swadeshi Science Movement, a unit of

Vijnana Bharati, in association with Governmental and Non-

Governmental organizations.

Highlights Focal theme : World Health and Ayurveda

2500 delegates from over 100 countries

Experts from Siddha, Unani, Acupuncture, Japanese-African

Systems etc.

Plenary and parallel sessions covering all aspects of Ayurveda

Pre-congress Workshops on Panchakarma, Ksharasutra, Yoga &

Naturopathy and Kerala Speciality Treatments

Introductory Course on Ayurveda for Non-Ayurvedic

Practitioners

Competitions for Students

Mega Exhibition by National and International Marketing and

Manufacturing firms, Universities, Colleges and Treatment Centers.

 

Pre Congress Workshops

There would be a series of thematic workshops in the subjects :

Introductory course on Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Ksharasutra & Ancient

Surgical Techniques, Medicinal preparations of Ayurveda, Ayurvedic

Specialties of Kerala, Yoga and Naturopathy. Study tours will also be

conducted to witness the living traditions of Ayurvedic practices in

their pristine purity, authenticity and vibrancy in Kerala - God's

Own Country, as we fondly call her.

For Pre Conference Workshops those who are having medical background

can join. Those who are in the field of Alternative Medicine can also

participate.

Dhanwanthari Jayanthi

On 2 Nov 2002 we will have the Dhanvanthari day celebrations with a

seminar session on major contributors for perfecting Ayurvedic

system: Susruta, Charaka,Vagbhata, Nagarjuna, Madhava, Agasthya,

etc.Vijnana Bharathi

Vijnana Bharati, expressively known as Swadeshi Science Movement, is

a professional organization to promote the cause of endemic sciences

such as Ayurveda, and to integrate such traditional sciences with

modern sciences for the benefit of both. Vagbhata Sarani (a faculty

of study and research in Ayurveda) has been championing the cause of

Ayurveda and allied systems by conducting interactive workshops

(Sastra Mathanam) on specific themes such as heart diseases, lung

diseases, mental disorders etc.Sponsors

Central and State Government agencies, R&D Organizations,

Universities and Industries will have their participation in the

congress as sponsors.Overseas Participation

 

All overseas delegates should check up with the respective Indian

Embassy/High Commission/Consulate for the latest requirements on

visas, inoculation certificates etc. Their Registration form should

include the personal particulars.Weather

The weather will be pleasant (min 22°c and max 32°c). Dress is

informal for all occasions.Travel & Tour

Our Travel agent is Travel Corporation (India) Pvt. Ltd., P.O. Box :

2427, Kochi, India. Phone : +91-484-369677, 351286 Fax : +91-484-

374375 E-mail : leisurecok They will look after your hotel

reservation, air/rail reservation and plan the pre-congress or post

congress tours. Secretariat will help you in ordinary matters of

reception and accommodation.

We are planning a series of pilgrim tours. Apart from some of the

greatest of Hindu-Buddhist - Jain - Sikh Centers, south India has the

oldest of Jewish, Christian and Muslim settlements. Kalady-the birth

place of Adi Sankaracharya is nearby. Culturally profuse, spiritually

profound, and philosophically boundless - this Kerala is Nature's

splendor with palm - fringed backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries,

expansive beaches, enchanting hilltops etc. You can certainly have

exciting pleasure tour as well. And other parts of India have many

more tourist centers, including the wondrous Taj Mahal.

 

 

Organisers

Organising Committee

Chief Patron

Padmasree C.P. ThakurHon. Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt.

of India

Patrons

Mr. O. Rajagopal Hon. Minister of state for Railways& Parliamentary

Affairs, Govt. of India Adv. P. SankaranMinister of Health &

Family WelfareGovt. of Kerala

Chairman Working Chariman

Padmasree Dr. P.K. WarrierKottakkal Aryavaidyasala Prof.

Dr.K.I.VasuNational President, Vijnana Bharati

Vice Chairpersons

Dr. P.S. Syamala KumariDirector, Ayurveda Medical Education, Kerala

Dr. K Rajagopalan Kerala Ayurveda Samajam, Shoranur

Secretary General

Dr. P. Sankaran KuttyFormer Director, Ayurveda Medical Education

Kerala

Secretaries

Dr. Rajasekharan TBGRI Dr. G. Geetha Krishnan

Dr. N.K. Mahadevan Chairman, Vagbhata Sarani Dr. S. Sunil Kumar

Dr. Vishnu Nampoothiri

Chief co-ordinator

Dr. C. Suresh Kumar State Secretary, SSM Kerala

Coordinators

Sri. A. JayakumarOrg. Secretary, SSM Kerala. Dr. Rajendran,

Secretary ,Vagbhata Sarani Sri. R. NarayananTreasurer, SSM Kerala

Patrons

Reception Committee Dr. P.N.V KurupV.C., Gujarat Ayurveda

University

Dr. K.N. PanikkarV.C., S.S.University of Sanskrit Dr. N.

Unnikrishnan NairV.C., CUSAT

Dr. B. Iqubal V.C., Kerala University Dr. K.V. PeterV.C., Kerala

Agri. University

Advisors

Padmasree Vaidya Balendu Prakash,Dehradoon Darshan

Shankar,Director, FRLHT, Bangalore

Dr. N.K. Ganguly,Director General ICMR Dr. K. Madhavan KuttyFormer

Principal, Medical College, TVPM

Dr. R.A. MashelkarDirector General, CISR Dr. Mahesh Sarma

Chariman KVIC, Delhi

Ashtavaidyan E.T. Narayanan Moos, Trissur, Kerala Dr. G.M.

NairDirector TBGRI

Dr. PushpangadanDirector, National Botanical Research Institute Sri P

ParameshwaranDirector, Bharateeya Vichar Kendram

Dr. Panjab Singh DG. ICAR Dr. RamamurthiSecretary, DST

Vaidyabhooshanam Sri. Raghavan Thirumulpadu Dr. V.N. Rajasekharan

PillaiDirector, NAAC, UGC, Bangalore.

Dr. S.K.SarmaAdvisor ISM, Govt. of India Dr. C.H.S.

SastriDirector National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur

Prof. Dr. R.H. SinghDean Faculty of Ayurveda, Banaras Hindu University

Dr. D.N TiwariMember Planning Board

Dr. Shylaja ChandraSecretary ISM & H Dr. ANP Ummerkutty,Former

V.C, Calicut University

Organizing Committee Members

Dr. C.R. AgnivesProfessor, VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal Dr.

Anil KumarKarala Ayurveda Pharmacy Ltd.

Dr. Babu Vijayanathan Principal, Govt. Ayurveda College,

Thiruvananthapuram Dr. S. DileepSecretary AMAI

Mr. V.G. Devadas Namboothiri paduNagarjuna Herbal Concentrates

Dr. GangadaranAryavaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore Dr. V. GeorgeTGBRI,

Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. Hareendranathan Nair.Pankajakasthuri Herbals India Ltd.

Dr. JayaprakashProfessor, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. JayaprakashCTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. Jose KurianProfessor, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Mr. Jaya KumarFormer Supt. Pharmacognocy, Poojappura,

Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. Krishna Kumar Arya VaidyamPharmacy, Coimbatore Dr. C.K.

Krishnana NairGovt. Ayurveda College, Thrippunithara

Dr. L. MahadevanDarsanamcope, Nagarcoil Dr. K.K. NairSupt.

Panchakarma Hospital Poojapura, Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. R.Prakash KumarVTM, NSS College Thiruvananthapuram. Dr.

PrasadGovt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. C.R.S. PillaiProf of Govt. Ayurveda College Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. RatanakaranProf. Govt. Ayurveda College, Tripppunithara

Dr. Ramanathan Seetharam Anglo Ayurveda Pharmacy, Trichi Dr.

ViswanathanProf. Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. J. RadhakrishnanOchira Dr. L.. SaradhammaFormer Director,

P.G. Center Ayurveda Thiruvanathapuram.

Dr. K.SundaranSenior Lecturer, Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Dr. K SankaranPrincipal, Ayurveda College, Kannur

Mr. SreekumarSenior Research Officer, Pharmacoginocy Unit, Poojappura

Dr. M.A. ShajahanDy. Drugs Controller, Kerala

Dr. Sarswathi DeviProf. Dept of Biochemistry Mr. P.N.

SubarmoniumVSSC, Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. V.C. Suresh KumarKannur Dr. C. Suresh Kumar,Triveni,

Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. D.R. SadathKerala Ayurveda Pharmacy, Bombay Dr. V. SureshHyderabad

Dr. V.G. Udaya KumarChief Editor, Apta Dr. Upendra ShenoyAll India

Secretary, Vijnana Bharati

Dr.V. Unni Krishnan NairRtd. Professor, Kerala University Dr.

M.R. Vasudevan NampoothiriProf. & Supt.Ayurveda College Hospital,

Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. V. Velayudhan Nair,Manager R&D, Thaikattu Mooss Vaidyaratanam

Oushada Sala, Kerala Dr. ViswanathanProf. Govt. Ayurveda College,

Thiruvananthapuram

 

For all Communications

Dr. P. Sankaran KuttySecretary GeneralWorld Ayurveda Congress

2002Post Box No.: 28Thiruvananthapuram - 695 001Kerala, IndiaWeb

site : http://www.ayurworld.org/Email : mail./Fax. :

+91-471-460055 Prof. K. I. VasuWorking Chairman, World Ayurveda

CongressSwadeshi Bhavan,T.D. Road,Kochi - 682 035, Kerala, IndiaTel :

+91-484-373758,Fax: +91-484-366616Email : mail

For More Information Contact: Post Box No.: 28, Thiruvananthapuram,

Kerala, India, Pin. 695001.Tel: +91-471-460055 FAX:+91-471-

460055Email us at mail with questions or comments.

 

INVITATION FOR SPONSORS

The congress is expected to host around 2500 delegates from around 50

countries. Apart from Ayurvedic professionals, experts from Siddha,

Unani, Acupuncture, African and Japanese systems of medicine will be

participating in the event. The dignitaries will consist of national

advisors, senior policy makers, heads of manufacturing companies and

other well-known personalities. Don't be surprised to find heads

of

major countries participating in inaugural & valedictory functions

of the congress because negotiations are on with the concerned

governments and as of now talks have been very positive. Renowned

spiritual leaders will be blessing the Dhawantari day celebrations on

2nd November 2002.

 

EXHIBITION

There will be a mega exhibition along with the main events, giving

all the sponsors ample opportunity to exhibit their products. The

exhibition will be grouped under 5 main themes

1. History & development of Ayurveda.

2. Medicinal plants.

3. Medicine manufacturing equipments.

4. Ayurvedic products.

5. Books and publications

 

Ayurvedic colleges, Universities, Botanical gardens, Government

institutions, Marketing & manufacturing firms shall participate in

the exhibition.

 

ROLE OF SPONSORS

Although the primary source of financial support would be Central and

State Government agencies, considering the fact that this mega-

venture is budgeted around Rs. 11.5 million, private funding in the

form of sponsorships is inevitable. The active participation of

private agencies is crucial in deciding the success of this event.

We are thus eagerly looking forward to the business community to come

forward in a big way to make this huge event financially viable.

 

MILAGE FOR SPONSORS

This is a Golden opportunity for the entire Ayurvedic and allied

business community to address the big International market that has

been left waiting for quite some time now. And also, a huge

opportunity to consolidate the national market as the congress would

be heavily attended by the practitioners from all over the country.

Every penny spend on sponsorship is bound to yield the maximum

returns and no sponsor will be disappointed in terms of product

mileage taking into consideration the magnanimity of the event.

Sponsorship charges

 

For convenience the amount for sponsorship has been put into five

different slots out. Following are the slots of sponsorship and

their respective charges.

 

Category Indian Other countries

 

Prime sponsor Rs 20 lakhs US$100,000

Co sponsor Rs10 lakhs US$50,000

SponsorA Rs2 lakhs US$ 10 ,000

SponsorB Rs1 lakh US$ 5 000

Sponsor C Rs 50 000 US$2500

 

Terms of Payment

50% payment at the time of Registration and the balance to be paid

before the commencement of the event.

 

Mode of payment

DD/Cheque drawn in favor of World Ayurveda Congress payable at

Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi, Kerala.

 

For Registration & further details.

Secretary General

World Ayurveda Congress 2002

Post Box No : 28

Thiruvananthapuram - 695 001, Kerala, India.

 

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