The Ministry of Ayush on Thursday hammered down its continued commitment to supporting a healthier and sustainable planet with initiatives like ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ that promotes a more wholesome diet.
Calling India’s food philosophy rooted in balance, wellness, and nature, Union minister Prataprao Jadhav applauded the Ministry’s campaign, “This year’s World Food Day theme resonates deeply with India’s traditional wisdom. Ayurveda Aahara is not merely food—it is a philosophy that unites health, sustainability, and compassion for nature.”
He further asserted the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to make these nutritious meals part of daily diets.
“Through our collaboration with FSSAI, we aim to make Ayurveda Aahara an integral part of global nutrition, ensuring that better foods lead to a better, disease-free future,” he added.
In an official document, the ministry highlighted the launch of a comprehensive list by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) earlier this year in August, expanding on the Ayurvedic dietary preparations which draws from the wisdom of the classical ayurvedic texts.
“The Ayurveda Aahara regulations, notified by FSSAI, are already setting new benchmarks in the integration of India’s traditional health wisdom with modern food safety standards,” stated the ministry.
Building on this foundation, the release of the definitive product list ensures that both consumers and food businesses have clear, validated references rooted in classical Ayurvedic knowledge, the ministry noted.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, also underscored the growing global interest in Ayurveda-based food systems asserting India’s critical contribution to holistic nutrition.
He called the Ayurveda Aahara framework as a major boost for startups and innovation in the health food sector—where Ayurveda’s wisdom can help break the rising trend of diet- and lifestyle-related disorders that lead to non-communicable diseases.