**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress, is organizing the four-day "National Arogya Fair 2026" in Shegaon, Maharashtra, from February 25 to 28, 2026. The fair will be inaugurated by the President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu on February 25, 2026. A special programme on “Ayurvedic Farming, Production and Marketing" has been scheduled on 27 February 2026 at 3.00 pm at the Visava premises in Shegaon. The event focuses on promoting Ayush systems, farmer welfare, and medicinal plant cultivation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Fair Overview:**
* The National Arogya Fair 2026 will be held in Shegaon, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, from February 25-28, 2026.
* The fair is organized by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress.
* The event aims to promote Ayush systems of medicine, comprehensive health services, and livelihood opportunities for farmers.
* **Inauguration and Key Attendees:**
* The fair will be inaugurated by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on February 25, 2026.
* The inauguration will take place at Visava Maidan of Sant Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan.
* Attendees will include the Governor of Maharashtra, senior government officials, and Union Minister of Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav.
* **Fair Offerings:**
* Free health check-ups, medical consultations, and medicines across various Ayush systems will be available to citizens.
* Thematic exhibitions, expert lectures, yoga demonstrations, live therapy counters, and interactive sessions on preventive healthcare will be featured.
* Reputed Ayush pharmaceutical and wellness companies will showcase their products and practices.
* Separate stalls for all Ayush streams under the Ministry will be set up.
* **Focus on Farmers:**
* The fair aims to guide Vidarbha farmers on agroforestry, value addition, and marketing of medicinal crops.
* A special initiative encourages farmers from Buldhana district to embrace agroforestry and medicinal plant cultivation.
* Farmers will receive expert guidance on cultivation, processing, value addition, and marketing of forest-based and medicinal crops.
* A special programme on “Ayurvedic Farming, Production and Marketing" has been scheduled on 27 February 2026 at 3.00 pm at the Visava premises in Shegaon.
* **Call to Action:**
* Citizens, farmers, self-help groups, students, health volunteers, and Ayush stakeholders are invited to visit and participate in the fair.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers from Buldhana and Nearby Areas**
* **Impact:** Encouraged to adopt agroforestry and medicinal plant cultivation for sustainable income.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the fair to receive expert guidance on cultivation, processing, value addition, and marketing.
**General Public**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to access free Ayush health services and learn about traditional medicine.
* **Action Required:** Attend the fair to receive health check-ups, consultations, and medicines; participate in exhibitions, lectures, and demonstrations.
**Ayush Stakeholders**
* **Impact:** Platform to showcase products, practices, and research in the Ayush sector.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the fair to exhibit and interact with the public and other stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
National Arogya Fair 2026: A four-day fair focusing on Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy, promoting Ayush systems of medicine and medicinal plant cultivation.
Ministry of Ayush: The central government ministry organizing the National Arogya Fair 2026 to promote traditional medicine systems.
Shegaon: The location of the National Arogya Fair 2026 in Buldhana district, Maharashtra.
Prataprao Jadhav: Union Minister of Ayush, involved in conceptualizing and promoting the National Arogya Fair 2026.
AYUSH
Shegaon to host four-day National Arogya Fair
2026, bringing Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy,
Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy
under one roof
President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate
National Arogya Fair 2026 in Shegaon on 25 February
National Arogya Fair 2026 in Shegaon to focus on farmers’
welfare and medicinal plant cultivation: Union Minister Shri
Prataprao Jadhav
Arogya Fair to offer free Ayush health services and showcase
India’s traditional medicine strengths
Arogya Fair 2026 to guide Vidarbha farmers on agroforestry,
value addition and marketing of medicinal crops
Posted On: 23 FEB 2026 4:13PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with All India Ayurvedic Congress is
organising a four-day “National Arogya Fair 2026” at the holy town of Shegaon in Buldhana district,
Maharashtra, from 25 to 28 February 2026.
The fair aims to promote Ayush systems of medicine among the general public, provide comprehensive
health services and create new livelihood opportunities for farmers through medicinal plant cultivation and
agroforestry.
The National Arogya Fair 2026 will be inaugurated on 25 February 2026 by the President of India, Smt.
Droupadi Murmu. The inauguration ceremony will take place at Visava Maidan of Sant Gajanan Maharaj
Sansthan and will be graced by the Governor of Maharashtra, senior officials from the Government of
Maharashtra, Union Minister of Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav, along with several other distinguished
guests.
Throughout the fair, citizens will have the opportunity to receive free health check-ups, medical
consultations, and medicines across various Ayush systems, including Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy,
Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, Homoeopathy, and other traditional healthcare disciplines.
The event will also feature thematic exhibitions, expert lectures, yoga demonstrations, live therapy
counters and interactive sessions on preventive and promotive healthcare.Several reputed Ayush pharmaceutical and wellness companies will participate to showcase good
manufacturing practices, quality standards and recent research in the Ayush sector, alongside a dedicated
exhibition of medicinal plants and simple home-based remedies for day-to-day health needs.
Separate stalls will be set up for all Ayush streams under the Ministry, enabling visitors to experience the
rich diversity of Indian traditional systems of medicine at one platform.
A key highlight of the National Arogya Fair 2026 is a special initiative aimed at farmers from Buldhana
district and nearby areas, encouraging them to embrace agroforestry and the cultivation of medicinal
plants as a sustainable and profitable source of income. A special programme on “Ayurvedic Farming,
Production and Marketing” has been scheduled on 27 February 2026 at 3.00 pm at the Visava premises in
Shegaon.
In this mega fair, farmers will receive expert guidance on cultivation, processing, value addition and
marketing of forest-based and medicinal crops so that those practising traditional agriculture can integrate
Ayurvedic farming and enhance their income.
Union Ayush Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav has appealed to farmers to actively participate in the
Ayurvedic farming and production programme and to explore the potential of medicinal plant cultivation
alongside conventional crops. He has expressed that moving part of their land towards medicinal plants
will help farmers secure sustainable and remunerative income, while citizens gain access to high-quality
natural treatment options and the Ayush value chain is strengthened.
Conceived by Union Minister of Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav, the National Arogya Fair 2026 in the sacred
land of Shegaon seeks to achieve a twin objective: enhancing the economic well-being of farmers through
medicinal plant-based agriculture, and providing quality Ayush-based health services and awareness to the
general public.
Citizens, farmers, self-help groups, students, health volunteers and Ayush stakeholders from across
Maharashtra and neighbouring states are invited to visit Shegaon and take maximum benefit of the
National Arogya Fair 2026, and join in making this national event a grand success.
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