Nagpur/Shegaon: Shegaon is gearing up to host the National Arogya Fair 2026, a major initiative aimed at promoting traditional healthcare systems. President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the four-day event, organised by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress, at Visava Maidan of the Sant Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan on February 25.The inaugural ceremony will be attended by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy CMs Eknath Shinde, and Sunetra Pawar, Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav, and several other dignitaries.
The National Arogya Fair 2026 aims to popularise Ayush systems of medicine, offer comprehensive free healthcare services to citizens, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for farmers through medicinal plant cultivation and agroforestry.During the four days, visitors will be able to avail themselves of free health check-ups, consultations, and medicines across all major Ayush streams, including Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy, under one roof. The fair will also feature thematic exhibitions, expert lectures, yoga demonstrations, live therapy counters, and interactive sessions focusing on preventive and promotive healthcare.A dedicated exhibition on medicinal plants and simple home-based remedies for everyday health needs will also be a major attraction. A key highlight of the event is its strong focus on farmers’ welfare, particularly those from Buldhana district and nearby Vidarbha regions. A special programme on Ayurvedic Farming, Production, and Marketing has been scheduled for February 27 at 3 pm. The session will guide farmers on agroforestry, cultivation, processing, value addition, and marketing of medicinal and forest-based crops, enabling them to diversify their income sources alongside traditional farming.
