VALEDICTORY CEREMONY OF THE SHORT-TERM COURSE ON AYURVEDA FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES

 

SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi initiated a short-term course on Ayurveda for the International delegates in the month of November and its valedictory session was held on 25/11/2022 in the esteemed presence of Dr. Mamatha KV, Principal of SDMCA Udupi who presided over the ceremony.

The occasion was chaired by Dr. Suchetha Kumari, Associate dean, PG and PhD studies, Dr. Veerkumara K. Dean of UG studies, Dr. Ravindra Angadi, Associate dean UG studies, Dr. Chaitra Hebbar, Associate dean UG studies,  Dr.ShrilathaK Kamath, Head of Kayachikitsa Department, also the Chairman of the program.

The 21 day programme was scheduled with the direct of pursuing proficiency in various Ayurvedic subjects within the short period. Each subject was outlined to be engaged for 2 days and the delegates were allowed to seek plausible information. The sessions involved conceptual as well as practical aspects. The sessions were set in motion following the inaugural function on 7^th November 2022.Various accomplished hands of different departments namely  Dravyaguna, Bhaishajya kalpana, Koumarabhritya, Shalakyatantra Prasuti tantra and Stree roga, Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma and Shalya tantra were duly assigned to upskill the delegates. During the course they were exposed to the various traditional modalities of the treatment they expect they could implement it abroad. The delegates appreciated the hospitality and the scholarly sessions during the valedictory session.

Dr. Gayathri G Hegde, Associate Professor, Department of Shalakya tantra welcomed the gathering and dignitaries with floral greetings.The delegates were presented with a virtual and paper copy of a herbarium prepared by Dr. Suma, Asso. Professor and Dr. Tejaswi, Asst. Professor representing the department of Dravyaguna. Dr.Archana Shukla, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Basic Principles took over the certificate distribution ceremony.

Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Aparna K, Associate Professor Dept of Kriyashareera. The delegates had arranged a surprised cake sharing ceremony as a token of gratitude. A short video on the glimpses of the entire 21 days developed by Dr. Arun Kumar, Associate professor, Department of Roganidana was put on view during the function and the gathering was gratified with the work. Dr. Sharon Sebastian, Assistant Prof., Dept of Prasuti Tantra and StreeRoga compered the program.