Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], May 13 (ANI): The 5th edition of the Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF-2023) will be held in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram district from December 1 to 5. The festival will focus on projecting Ayurveda's huge potential in addressing the health challenges of the present world and setting a platform for global networking of Ayurveda practitioners and stakeholders.

In a press briefing on Friday, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan, who is the Chairman of the Organising Committee, said that the focal theme of the GAF 2023 is "Emerging Challenges in Healthcare & A Resurgent Ayurveda." Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is the Chief Patron of the Organising Committee, which has 200-plus members from all segments of Ayurveda.

"The biennial event is being organized by the Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA) in association with the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, Department of Ayush, Government of Kerala, Ayurveda fraternity represented by AMAI, AMMOI, AHMA, KISMA, ADMA, Viswa Ayurveda Parishad and 14 other Ayurveda Associations at the Greenfield International Stadium, Karyavattom", a government release said.

The statement added, "The conclave will witness the convergence of many top scientists, including Nobel Laureates, and 7,500 delegates from 75 countries. Over 750 research papers will be presented at various sessions of the meet, besides 750 poster presentations on the sidelines."