REPORT ON NATIONAL AYURVEDA DAY 2026 – ONLINE ORAL PAPER PRESENTATION
“Ayurveda Vakyanam” – Online Oral Paper Presentation
Organized by: Government Ayurveda Research Centre, Mysuru
Department: Department of AYUSH, Government of Karnataka
Event: National Ayurveda Day 2026 – Online Competition
Category: Ayurveda Vakyanam – Online Oral Paper Presentation
Theme: Ideas | Evidence | Impact
Introduction
As part of the National Ayurveda Day 2026 celebrations, the Government Ayurveda Research Centre, Mysuru, Department of AYUSH, Government of Karnataka, organized an online competition titled “Ayurveda Vakyanam – Online Oral Paper Presentation.”
The competition provided a platform for students, scholars and Ayurveda professionals to present their academic work and ideas related to Ayurveda. The programme emphasized the importance of combining traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with evidence and its impact on health and society.
Results of the Competition
The official results of the Online Oral Paper Presentation were announced based on the marks awarded by an esteemed panel of judges. According to the official result announcement, the following participants secured the prizes:
🥇 First Prize
Koushik Deshpande
Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research
Bengaluru, Karnataka
🥈 Second Prize
Maria Dancho
All India Institute of Ayurveda
Goa
🥉 Third Prize
Dr. Seema Mallappa Ningappanavar
Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College and P.G. Centre
Davangere, Karnataka
The achievement of Dr. Seema Mallappa Ningappanavar in securing the Third Prize is a matter of pride for Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College & P.G. Centre, Davangere and reflects the academic participation and contribution of the institution in national-level Ayurveda activities.
Consolation Prizes
The competition also recognized the following participants with consolation prizes:
- Madhumita Biswas – Sardar Ajit Singh Smriti Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Dr. Anaswara P. K. – Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Dr. P. Deepika – Sree Sastha College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Significance of the Achievement
The recognition of Dr. Seema Mallappa Ningappanavar among the prize winners at the National Ayurveda Day 2026 online oral paper presentation is a significant academic achievement for the institution.
The event encouraged participants to communicate Ayurvedic concepts through an academic presentation format while highlighting the relevance of ideas, evidence and impact in contemporary Ayurveda.
Conclusion
The National Ayurveda Day 2026 – Ayurveda Vakyanam Online Oral Paper Presentation served as a valuable academic platform for showcasing knowledge and research-oriented perspectives in Ayurveda.
The Third Prize secured by Dr. Seema Mallappa Ningappanavar of Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College & P.G. Centre, Davangere, brought recognition to the institution at the national-level competition. The achievement is a testament to the importance of encouraging academic presentations, research orientation and participation in national Ayurveda programmes.
