A National level AROGYA Fair organized by the Ministry of AYUSH in association with Goa State Government and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) began in Goa at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium at Goa University Campus at Bambolim near Panaji. The four day fair aims to create awareness among the members of the public about the efficiency of the AYUSH systems, their cost-effectiveness and the availability of herbs and plants used for prevention and treatment of common ailments at their doorstep through various mass media channels to achieve the objective of Health for all.

Did You Know?

• Goa, the smallest state in India, is located in the Western corner of India in Konkan region. Goa is known for its beaches.
• It is interesting to note that per capital GDP of Goa is highest in India and is considered the richest state in India. The people of Goa live a high quality of life.
• There are two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Goa such as Basilica of Bom Jesus and Churches and remains of Old Goa.
• For a small state, Goa has an astounding number of bars. In total, there are about 7000 bars and almost all of them are licensed to serve alcohol.
• Goa’s Naval Aviation Museum is one of a kind and Asia’s first and only one. There are only about six other such museums in the world.