The Government of India has extended the tenure of Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha by one year, until June 28, 2027, marking his fifth such extension. This reflects continuity in the leadership of the Ministry of Ayush, which oversees the development and regulation of traditional medicine systems including Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy. The extension was announced on the same day India celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga.
India
Government Extends Tenure of Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha by One Year — Fifth Extension
Key Points
- The Government of India has extended the tenure of Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha by one year, until June 28, 2027, marking his fifth such extension
- This reflects continuity in the leadership of the Ministry of Ayush, which oversees the development and regulation of traditional medicine systems including Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy
- The extension was announced on the same day India celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga
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• Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha: Ayush Secretary; tenure extended to June 28, 2027 (5th extension) • Ministry of Ayush: covers Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, Homeopathy • Ministry of Ayush became a separate ministry in 2014 (earlier was Dept of AYUSH) • Extension announced on International Day of Yoga (June 21, 2026)
