The Karnatak Lingayat Education (KLE) Society, Belagavi, which was founded in 1916 by seven dedicated teachers (affectionately known as Saptarṣis) and three Patrons, has transformed Northern Karnataka’s educationally backward region into a lush field of education. KLE Society currently successfully runs 282 institutions in the fields of health care, information technology, law, and numerous other conventional and non-conventional disciplines. The KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research (KAHER) was established on 13th April, 2006 as per the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, under the recommendation of University Grants Commission.
KAHER’s Shri. B. M. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi is one of the oldest Ayurveda College established in 1933 and emerged as a premier institute of Ayurveda has accredited A+ (3rd cycle) grade by NAAC and placed A category by MHRD, GoI. It has well established 281 bedded first NABH accredited High tech Ayurveda Hospital in Karnataka and also have GMP certified Ayurveda Pharmacy. The institute has set up central Research Facility comprising of AYUSH certified ASU drug testing lab, Animal Experimentation Laboratory, Medical Research Centre. The institute is offering under graduation, post-Graduation in 10 specialties and post-doctoral education.
Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga in KAHER’s Shri. B. M. Kankanawadi Āyurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi is unique in the practice of monsoon prophylaxis, various public health initiative programmes and stands for propagation of yoga with Rathasaptami “Sūryanamaskāra Campaign” and other Yoga training programmes. Diet preparations and various workshops on therapeutic diet, observation of “World Food Day” by arranging yearly Ayur-Food festivals with meaningful and unique concepts are the distinct programmes of the department.
Institute has always been interested in promoting and supporting Āyurveda, as seen by its distinctive tagline, “Blending tradition with Technology & evolving innovations.” This year, department of Swasthavritta & Yoga has the opportunity to carry on its tradition of hosting outstanding conferences.
Modern day epidemics NCDs are primarily caused by unhealthy lifestyle practices which mainly include sedentary habits and consuming unhealthy foods. Swasthavritta, as the torchbearers of Āyurveda, plays a critical role in fostering a healthier lifestyle thereby preventing ailments. There appears to be a significant gap between desired lifestyle modification practices and current practices. The absence of amicable adoptions of Āyurveda lifestyle practices and lack of exposure to the subject and specialty are the reasons for this gap. There is a great need for a well-trained and educated scholar in the society to provide customized Āyurveda lifestyle counselling. With this idea to give a platform for exchange of knowledge and to globalize Āyurveda, “Swasthāyu 2K22” is organized.