The eighth AYUSH 2026 Traditional and Herbal Medicines Exhibition, organised by the Madurai District Small and Tiny Industries Association (MADITSSIA), was inaugurated at the MADITSSIA premises in Madurai on October 16.
The exhibition, being held from October 16 to 18, showcases traditional systems of medicine, including Siddha, Ayurveda, Unani, Naturopathy, Homoeopathy, Yoga and Nature Cure. A series of seminars on these systems will also be conducted during the three-day event.
MADITSSIA President V. Senthikumar delivered the welcome address, while AYUSH Exhibition Chairman K. Rajamurugan explained the details of the exhibition. Vice-Chairman Dr. J. Jaya Venkatesh outlined the seminar programme.
Dr. S. Dhanvanthri Premvel, Chairman and Chief Doctor of Dhanvanthri Ayurveda Hospital, delivered the special address. Dr. S. Kannan, M.D. (Siddha), Chairman of IMPCOPS, offered felicitations.
The exhibition directory was released by Dr. S. Annakamu, District Siddha Medical Officer and Drug Inspector for Madurai and Theni. Professor Dr. G. Senthilvel, Director of the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, also delivered a special address.
M. M. Gopison, MLA representing the Madurai South constituency, inaugurated the exhibition, presented Lifetime Achievement Awards and delivered the inaugural address.
As part of the exhibition, a dedicated section supported by the Central Council for Research in Siddha showcases more than 300 rare medicinal plant species. The displays provide information on the botanical names, properties and medicinal benefits of the plants. Siddha and Ayurvedic medicinal plants are also available for sale.
At the conclusion of the inaugural function, MADITSSIA Vice-President L. Aravind honoured the guests, while Honorary Secretary J. Ashok delivered the vote of thanks.