Overview
- Kerala Health Minister Veena George inaugurated the two‑day meeting at Kumarakom with a call for real‑time monitoring, robust data systems, and transparent financial tracking.
- Union Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha delivered the keynote outlining Ayush Grid initiatives, with Rajan Khobragade chairing the opening session and Kavita Jain giving a special address.
- Delegates from 28 states and eight union territories, along with Ayush Grid technical teams and digital health experts, are sharing best practices and IT innovations.
- Sessions cover programme management, patient care, monitoring and reporting, human resources and data management, and financial tracking to standardise tools and avoid duplication.
- Organisers expect recommendations on a national knowledge‑sharing platform and a common adoption framework, with field visits on September 20–21 to AYUSH facilities in Kottayam, Alappuzha and Thrissur.