All are cordially invited to attend.
The programme begins at 11.00 am on 5 June, 2026, at IMNSGHSSS, Mayyil.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Foundation, in association with the Kerala Government Cultural Department’s Vajra Jubilee Fellowship Scheme (Kannur District) and the NSS Unit of Mayyil Government Higher Secondary School, will jointly host a World Environment Day celebration and Ayurvedic tree sapling planting inauguration today, Friday, June 5, 2026.
The event will be held at IMNSGHSSS, Mayyil, beginning at 11:00 AM IST, and will bring together community leaders, Ayurveda practitioners, educators, and students in a collective reaffirmation of the enduring relationship between nature and Ayurvedic tradition.
Programme at a Glance
The gathering will be welcomed by Sri. C.V. Harish Kumar, NSS Officer at Mayyil Government Higher Secondary School.
The session will be presided over by Sri. Nikhil V, District Coordinator of the Vajra Jubilee Fellowship Scheme, Kerala Government Cultural Department, Kannur.
The formal inauguration of the Ayurvedic tree sapling planting will be performed by Sri. P.V. Loveleen, Programme Officer of the Kerala Folklore Academy — a fitting choice that underscores the cultural and heritage significance of preserving medicinal plant biodiversity.
An Environment Day address will be delivered by Dr. I. Unnikrishnan Namboothiri, distinguished recipient of the Vanmitra Award – one of Kerala’s most respected recognitions for exceptional contribution to forest and environmental conservation.
Sri. K.V. Abdurahman, Vice President of Iritty Block Panchayath, will also grace the occasion, reflecting local governance’s active support for community-rooted environmental and traditional health initiatives.
Dr. I. Umesh Namboothiri of the Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Nursing Home will represent the foundation, affirming its commitment to preserving the medicinal plant heritage that lies at the very heart of Ayurvedic practice.
Why This Matters
Marking World Environment Day through the planting of Ayurvedic tree saplings is a gesture that carries profound meaning. Ayurveda’s pharmacopoeia is drawn almost entirely from plants, trees, roots, and herbs — many of which face growing threats from habitat loss and climate change. Programmes like this are not merely symbolic. They are living, growing repositories of traditional medical knowledge that communities, schools, and institutions can nurture for generations to come.
For the Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Foundation, this event is an expression of a deeply held belief, that the health of people and the health of the environment are not separate concerns, but two expressions of the same ancient wisdom.
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