The 9th National Naturopathy Day will be celebrated on November 18, 2026, at the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy in Nagamangala, Karnataka. This year, the theme for this event has been set as 'Naturopathy, Healthy India'.
The main objective of celebrating this day is to raise awareness about naturopathy and encourage its role in adopting a healthy lifestyle. Special emphasis will be laid on preventive care in the program through proper diet, physical activities, yoga, stress management, and evidence-based naturopathy practices.
Expansion of scientific research and infrastructure
According to Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) Prataprao Jadhav, naturopathy inspires us to understand the relationship between lifestyle and holistic health. The ministry's emphasis is on strengthening its scientific foundation through research and quality education. Meanwhile, Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said that scientific validation is essential to increase its credibility.
The infrastructure related to naturopathy in the country is also expanding. 200-bed hospitals have been established in Jhajjar, Haryana and Nagamangala, Karnataka. Apart from this, a Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences college is also operational at Nisarg Gram of the National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune.