The holy town of Shegaon will host the four-day National Arogya Fair 2026 from 25 to 28 February 2026, bringing together Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy under one roof. The mega event is being organised by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress.
The fair aims to promote Ayush systems of medicine, provide free healthcare services, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for farmers through medicinal plant cultivation and agroforestry.
President Droupadi Murmu to Inaugurate the Fair
The event will be inaugurated on 25 February 2026 by the Droupadi Murmu at Visava Maidan of Sant Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan in Shegaon. The ceremony will be attended by the Governor of Maharashtra, senior state officials, and Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of Ayush, along with other dignitaries.
Free Ayush Health Services for Citizens
Throughout the four-day event, visitors will receive free health check-ups, consultations, and medicines across various Ayush streams. Dedicated stalls will allow citizens to experience India’s rich traditional medical heritage through:
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Ayurveda
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Yoga & Naturopathy
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Unani
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Siddha
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Sowa-Rigpa
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Homoeopathy
The fair will also feature thematic exhibitions, expert lectures, yoga demonstrations, live therapy counters, and interactive sessions on preventive and promotive healthcare.
Leading Ayush pharmaceutical and wellness companies will showcase good manufacturing practices, quality standards, and research advancements. A dedicated medicinal plants exhibition will highlight home-based remedies and natural healthcare solutions.
Special Focus on Farmers and Medicinal Plant Cultivation
A key highlight of the National Arogya Fair 2026 is its strong focus on farmers’ welfare, particularly in the Vidarbha region. A special programme titled “Ayurvedic Farming, Production and Marketing” will be held on 27 February 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Visava premises.
Farmers from Buldhana district and neighbouring areas will receive expert guidance on:
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Medicinal plant cultivation
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Agroforestry practices
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Processing and value addition
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Marketing of forest-based and herbal crops
The initiative aims to encourage farmers to allocate a portion of their land to medicinal crops, creating a sustainable and remunerative income source while strengthening the Ayush value chain.
Twin Objective: Healthcare and Economic Empowerment
Conceived under the leadership of Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, the National Arogya Fair 2026 seeks to achieve two major goals:
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Enhance economic well-being of farmers through medicinal plant-based agriculture
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Provide quality Ayush-based healthcare services and awareness to the public
The event invites citizens, farmers, self-help groups, students, health volunteers, and Ayush stakeholders from across Maharashtra and neighbouring states to participate and benefit from this national initiative.
By integrating traditional medicine promotion with farmer-centric livelihood opportunities, the National Arogya Fair 2026 represents a holistic step toward strengthening both public health and rural economy.
