Arogya Mela to begin in Punjab today

Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Surjit Kumar Jayani will inaugurate the prestigious Arogya Mela, organised jointly by the All India Ayurvedic Congress and AYUSH Government of India, at Punjab University on Thursday. Arogya Mela would be the beginning of four-day 58th Plenary Session and Arogya Expo of All India Ayurvedic Congress from March 12 to 15 being inaugurated by the President Pranab Mukherjee on March 14, said spokesperson.

He said that about 3,000 delegates from all over the country would participate in the Mela and in various scientific sessions of the conference. As many as 100 stalls have been placed where various renowned national and international herbal houses would display their latest products.

Renowned vaidyas of India would be available for free consultation and treatment, he said adding that specialised OPDs have also been set up to facilitate people where renowned vaidyas from all over India would be available for free consultation and treatment.