🔆 National Dhanwantri Ayurveda Awards 2025

📍 Overview
✅ The Ministry of AYUSH conferred the National Dhanwantri Ayurveda Awards 2025 to Prof. Banwari Lal Gaur, Vaidya Neelakandhan Mooss E.T., and Vaidya Bhavana Prasher for their exceptional contributions to Ayurveda.
✅ The awards celebrate achievements in academic, clinical, and scientific progress in Ayurveda.

📍 Awardees and Contributions
✅ Prof. Banwari Lal Gaur: Recognized for advancing Ayurveda through language, literature, and academic research.
✅ Vaidya Neelakandhan Mooss E.T.: Custodian of Kerala’s Ayurvedic legacy, known for his work in community health and classical practices.
✅ Vaidya Bhavana Prasher: Recognized for integrating AI and genomics in Ayurveda, advancing predictive and personalized healthcare.

🔆 Celebrating Ayurveda’s Evolution
These awards highlight Ayurveda’s continuity and evolution, bridging classical and contemporary advancements.

UPSC Prelims Question:
Which of the following statements about the National Dhanwantri Ayurveda Awards 2025 is/are correct?
A) Prof. Banwari Lal Gaur was recognized for his contributions to Ayurvedic education and literature.
B) Vaidya Neelakandhan Mooss E.T. is known for his work in integrating AI with Ayurveda.
C) Vaidya Bhavana Prasher was recognized for her contributions in genomics and Ayurveda.
D) The awards were given for achievements in Ayurvedic research, clinical practice, and scientific progress.

Select the correct answer using the code below:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 3, and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer: D) 1, 3, and 4 only

UPSC Mains Question:
Discuss the significance of the National Dhanwantri Ayurveda Awards in promoting Ayurvedic knowledge and its integration with modern sciences. How do these awards reflect the evolving role of Ayurveda in global health?

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