The Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA) is organising AYUSH 2026, an industrial expo focusing on traditional systems of medicine including Siddha, Ayurveda, Unani, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, and Yoga and Naturopathy for the eighth time at the MADITSSIA Hall from October 16 to 18.
Speaking to media persons, exhibition chairman K Rajamurugan said that the exhibition is being conducted with the support of the Union Ministry of Ayush, Central Council for Research in Siddha, TN Department of Industries and Commerce, Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation (TANSIDCO), Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), and Tamilnad Mercantile Bank.
The key highlights include over 90 stalls by Indian medicine manufacturers, business seminars on Ayush healthcare, exhibition of rare medicinal plants, free medical camps, government institutions such as the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) and among others would participate in the expo.
Leading Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani Medicine manufacturers from Tamil Nadu and Kerala —along with machinery manufacturers, raw material suppliers, and packaging companies will participate and exhibit their products.
Exhibition of rare medicinal plants
Supported by the Central Council for Research in Siddha, a dedicated stall will showcase over 300 rare medicinal plant species. Each display will feature the plant’s botanical name, properties, and medicinal benefits. Additionally, sales of Siddha and Ayurvedic herbal plants have been arranged.
The expo will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and entry is free for all.
MADITSSIA president V Senthikumar said that MLA M M Gopison would inaugurate the expo on Oct 16 at 10.30 a.m. Vice Chairmen J. Jayavenkatesh, M. Karthik Raja, and K. Rajesh, along with a committee of over 10 members have been entrusted with the organising of the expo. Doctors and entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala are expected to attend, they said.
Published - October 14, 2026 09:29 pm IST