‘Care for your body before it needs repair,’ says Vijender Gupta at Wellness Expo opening

Delhi Legislative Assembly, Vijender Gupta, on Friday urged citizens to adopt early and consistent care for their health.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 8th edition of the International Health & Wellness Expo 2025 at New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan, Gupta said, “Caring for one’s body should never reach a point where it resembles repairing a motorcycle. Instead, it should be guided by mindful, preventive care and healthy living.”

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Organized by the Namo Gange Trust, this three-day event, from 11th to 13th July 2025, brings together leading experts, practitioners, institutions, and stakeholders in the fields of health, wellness, AYUSH, organic agriculture, fitness, nutrition, and holistic living from India and around the world.

As the chief guest of the opening ceremony, Gupta underscored the importance of integrating India’s traditional systems of medicine and wellness with modern scientific approaches to build a healthier and more resilient society.

He further highlighted that India’s indigenous medical systems — including naturopathy, Ayurveda, and other holistic practices — are not merely cures for diseases but complete ways to sustain good health, enrich life’s purpose, and cultivate joy, positivity, and enthusiasm. He stressed that the more people live close to nature and use its resources mindfully, the stronger their bodies, minds, and character become. “If one truly wishes to witness the divine, one must first embrace nature,” he remarked.

Drawing a clear distinction between yoga and mere physical exercise, he stated that “Yoga is a profound way of life rooted in India’s civilizational wisdom — far beyond just physical movement.”

According to the official document, the expo features diverse pavilions covering AYUSH systems, nutrition, organic farming, herbal and wellness products, fitness equipment, bio-energy and bio-medicine innovations, eco-friendly lifestyle goods, spiritual healing, academic research, hospitals, diagnostic technologies, and more.