In a historic milestone for India, Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan achieved an unprecedented five Guinness World Records, highlighting the nation’s dedication to holistic healthcare and the growing global recognition of Ayurveda. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), with the support of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, successfully concluded the closing ceremony marking the completion of the first phase of the ‘desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan’ on 20th February 2025 at Mumbai.

Five Guinness World Records:

1. The most pledges received for a health campaign in one week : with 6,004,912 pledges, surpassing the minimum requirement of 14,571, setting a new global benchmark as there was no previous record holder.

2. The most pledges received for a health campaign in one month : with 13,892,976 pledges, surpassing the previous record of 58,284 pledges held by Cigna & CMB Life Insurance Company Limited (China) in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

3. The most pledges received for a health campaign : overall with 13,892,976 pledges, surpassing the previous record of 569,057 pledges held by Zifi FDC Limited (India).

4. The largest online photo album of people displaying a digital certificate : with 62,525 photos, breaking the previous record of 29,068 photos held by Accenture Solutions Private Limited (India).

5. The largest online video album of people saying the same sentence : with 12,798 videos, surpassing the previous record of 8,992 videos held by Ghe Bharari, Rahul Kulkarni, and Neelam Edlabadkar (India).

The Guinness World Records adjudicator, Mr. Richard Williams Stenning from the United Kingdom, who traveled from Portugal for the occasion, officially announced the successful completion of all five records. He presented the certificates to the Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge), Shri Prataprao Jadhav.

The event was graced by eminent dignitaries, including Maharashtra's Health Minister Shri Prakash Abitkar, Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush Padma Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Chairman of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) Vaidya Jayant Devpujari, Secretary of the Organizing Committee of Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan, Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan awardee Vaidya Devendra Triguna, Vaidya Professor Rakesh Sharma, Dr. B. S. Prasad, Dr. Raghuram Bhatt, Dr. Jagannathan, and Shri Sachidanand Prasad.

Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge), Shri Prataprao Jadhav, emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to expanding Ayurveda and Ayush practices. He praised the efforts of those who contributed to the success of the "Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan." Maharashtra's Health Minister, Shri Prakash Abitkar, reiterated the importance of Ayurveda and assured Maharashtra's support in integrating it into mainstream public health services.

Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, Padmashri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, praised the Ministry’s leadership for setting six world records within two months and expressed confidence in further progress under Shri Jadhav's guidance. Vaidya Jayant Devpujari described the campaign as historic, while Dr. Ashutosh Gupta highlighted the Ayurveda community's collective strength in making the campaign a success.

The campaign, launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on National Ayurveda Day, saw an extraordinary response, with over 1.29 crore individuals participating, surpassing the target of 1 crore. It involved 1,81,667 volunteers, including 1,33,758 Ayurveda students, 16,155 teachers, and 31,754 physicians, setting a world record. This large-scale participation reflects India's leadership in personalized healthcare and emphasizes Ayurveda’s role in preventive healthcare and lifestyle management, with a future focus on bridging Ayurveda and modern medicine.

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