The first of its kind ever to be organized in India World Ayurveda congress 2002 is expected to host around 2500 delegates, from more than 50 countries .This huge gathering will consist of scholars, experts, physicians, scientists, manufacturers, policy makers, traditional healers and dealers from the realm of Ayurveda, other traditional medicines and modern medicine. The dignitaries will consist of head of countries, renowned spiritual leaders, national leaders, senior policy makers, heads of manufacturing companies and world famous academicians. All major Research organizations, institutions, Universities, Colleges, Hospitals, publishers, Industries and National & international marketing firms shall have their participation in this congress.

A major attraction of the congress
would be the associated exhibition

" WORLD AYURVEDA EXPO AND HERBAL TRADE FAIR "

to be held from October 30, 2002 to November 5, 2002. Participants include: All major Ayurvedic colleges, Universities, Botanical gardens, R&D institutions, Ayurvedic medicines and nutraceutical manufacturing & marketing firms, Medicinal plants exporters and Ayurvedic treatment centers. This is an opportunity for industries involved in the primary processing of plants, manufacturing of intermediates, processing and manufacturing of branded drugs, OTC products, food supplements, tonics and cosmetics to address the global market which is both promising and unexplored.