Ayush tableau captivates audience at Kartavya Path
In a compelling display of tradition meeting modernity, the Ministry of Ayush showcased its vibrant tableau at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Monday. This year’s presentation at Kartavya Path offered a comprehensive narrative of India’s traditional systems of medicine, seamlessly integrated with cutting-edge technology under the theme, “Ayush ka Tantra, Swasthya ka Mantra.”
Aligned with the national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the tableau, led by the National Ayush Mission (NAM), highlighted India’s civilisational approach to holistic well-being. The display illustrated how systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy continue to fortify the nation’s preventive and community-based healthcare frameworks.
The front section of the tableau was a visual tribute to the foundational roots of Ayush, featuring sculptural elements and medicinal plant motifs. These designs emphasised the symbiotic relationship between human health and the natural ecosystem, advocating for sustainability as a core principle of wellness.
Progressing through the parade, the tableau shifted focus to the structured integration of these ancient practices into the modern healthcare landscape. Visual elements underscored the expansion of services at the grassroots level through Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) centres. The display further highlighted institutional capacity-building and research initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility and standardisation across the country.
A significant portion of the presentation was dedicated to India’s emergence as a digitally enabled wellness leader. Technology-driven initiatives under NAM were brought to life through representations of digital platforms supporting maternal and child care, alongside programmes like Supraja, Vayomitra, and Ayurvidya, which introduce Ayush concepts at the school level.
The artistic segment portraying ‘Arishadvarga’—the six inner challenges—served as a poignant reminder of the role Ayush plays in fostering mental balance and emotional discipline. This was complemented by three-dimensional depictions of specialised therapies such as Marma, Shirodhara, and Cupping. The tableau concluded with a model of an Ayurveda College, symbolising the continuity of education and excellence.
Interactive mascots for digital applications, including Y-Break Pro and WHO mYoga, further illustrated the ministry’s success in using technology to encourage citizen participation in preventive healthcare. The display successfully reinforced Ayush as a dynamic pillar of India’s public health system and its burgeoning global leadership in the wellness sector.
