The Ministry of Ayush has announced the recipients of the prestigious National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2025, honouring Prof. Banwari Lal Gaur, Vaidya Neelakandhan Mooss E.T., and Vaidya Bhavana Prasher for their significant contributions to the field of Ayurveda across academia, traditional practice, and scientific research.
The awards, considered among the highest recognitions in the field of traditional Indian medicine, were presented to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in promoting, preserving, and innovating within Ayurveda.
Prof. Banwari Lal Gaur, a distinguished scholar and academician, was recognised for his extensive work in Ayurvedic education and Sanskrit literature. With a career spanning over six decades, he has authored 31 books and over 300 academic publicat