The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, is organizing Shalyacon 2025, a three-day national seminar starting tomorrow, in celebration of the auspicious Sushruta Jayanti.

Celebrated annually on 15th July, Sushruta Jayanti commemorates the legendary Acharya Sushruta, revered as the Father of Surgery. The seminar will feature live surgical demonstrations including general surgeries, anorectal surgeries, and urosurgical cases.

On the first day, ten general endoscopic laparoscopic surgeries will be performed. The second day will include sixteen anorectal surgery live surgical procedures, offering participants an opportunity to observe and learn from real-time surgical practices.

The final day will also feature over 200 oral and poster presentations, contributing to the ongoing scholarly dialogue and academic enrichment.

With a theme focused on Innovation, Integration, and Inspiration, Shalyacon 2025 is poised to be a dynamic confluence of tradition and technology.

It is expected to attract over 500 eminent scholars, surgeons, researchers, and academicians from India and abroad. The event will facilitate the exchange of ideas, showcase clinical advancements, and explore emerging trends in Ayurvedic surgical practices.

The Minister of State for AYUSH, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, will attend the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest, scheduled for 14th July.