The Ministry of Ayush adopted 11th February, the birthday of Hakim Ajmal Khan – a versatile genius, educationist, philanthropist, freedom fighter, and pioneer of scientific research in Unani Medicine – as Unani Day in 2016. This day commemorates Hakim Ajmal Khan’s significant contributions to the growth and scientific development of Unani Medicine in India and across the globe.
To mark the celebration of Unani Day 2025, the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), under the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with MyGov has adopted the theme “Innovations in Unani Medicine for Innovative Health Solutions – A Way Forward” and proudly announces an essay writing competition based on this theme.

Objectives:
The essay writing competition aims to:
1. Promote awareness of the historical significance of Unani Medicine and its modern-day contributions to healthcare.
2. Highlight innovations in Unani Medicine and their potential in addressing contemporary health challenges.
3. Encourage research and creativity among students and scholars on integrating traditional Unani knowledge with modern scientific advancements.
4. Foster critical thinking on how Unani Medicine can provide sustainable, innovative solutions to global health issues.
5. Engage youth and academicians in exploring the future trajectory of Unani Medicine in the global health ecosystem.
6. Celebrate the legacy of Hakim Ajmal Khan and his role in shaping Unani Medicine as a modern scientific discipline.

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