ICSSR Sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on “Integrating AYUSH with Community Medicine: A Framework for Holistic and Sustainable Public Health in India (IACMI-2026)
About MBU
Mohan Babu University, situated in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, is a State Private University founded by Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust under the leadership of Dr. M. Mohan Babu, a philanthropist, movie producer and cine artist and former Rajyasabha Member. The University promotes excellence in various field of education such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Liberal Arts and Science, Agriculture, Art and Design, Media Studies, Film Academy, Paramedical and Health Sciences. With a 5-star rated campus, advanced curriculum, expert mentorship, and 65+ clubs the university stands best in the region. MB School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Erstwhile Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy), which are part of Mohan Babu University, has achieved notable accreditations which includes,
- NIRF Engineering 2023: 151-200 Rank Band
- NIRF Innovation 2023: 51-100 Rank Band
- NBA – all eligible programs are accredited
- NAAC A+ Grade
- SII Green Rankings 2023: Diamond Band
- MHW Rankings 2023: Diamond Band
- AICTE-CII Survey: Platinum Rank
- Ranked 3.5 stars: Institution’s Innovation Council (Ministry of HRD Initiative)
Boasting a robust placement record, including a remarkable package of Rs. 60 lakh offered by Google, the university also actively mentors other engineering colleges.
To foster Research, Innovation and Entrepreneur, MBU has the following:
- DST-STI Hub worth of 3.61 Crores.
- AICTE-IDEA Lab worth of 1.1 Crores.
- V-Hub, Innovation Centre
About MB School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The MB School of Pharmaceutical Sciences erstwhile Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy is an academic school within Mohan babu university that offers programs like Bachelor of Pharmacy, Master of Pharmac y with Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Analysis as specializations, Pharm D and Pharm D (PB). It also has been playing major role in research in the field of pharmacy since its inception. It provides comprehensive education and training to aspiring pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. The MB School of Pharmaceutical Sciences also offers doctoral programs in areas such as pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical technology. The faculty members are experts in their respective fields and use their knowledge and experience to enhance student learning and conduct cutting-edge research. The school often collaborates with industry partners and conducts research studies to develop new drugs, improve pharmaceutical formulations, and address healthcare challenges. Overall, the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences plays a crucial role in preparing competent and skilled professionals for the pharmaceutical industry and contribute to advancements in healthcare.
About the Seminar
Integrating AYUSH with Community Medicine offers a promising pathway toward holistic, preventive, and sustainable healthcare in India. By combining the strengths of traditional knowledge systems with modern public health approaches, India can develop a people-centered healthcare model that addresses current health challenges while promoting wellness and disease prevention.
Seminar Highlights:
- Strengthens primary healthcare through affordable, accessible, and community-based health promotion interventions.
- Enhances prevention and management of lifestyle diseases using evidence-based AYUSH practices alongside public health strategies.
- Supports sustainable healthcare delivery, Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India.
Call for papers:
- AYUSH in Primary Healthcare
- Preventive and Promotive Healthcare
- AYUSH for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
- Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health
- Mental Health and Well-being
- Healthy Ageing and Geriatric Care
- Communicable Diseases and Immunity Enhancement
- Community Participation and Health Education
- Evidence-Based AYUSH Research
- Digital Health and Tele-AYUSH
- One Health and Environmental Sustainability
- Interdisciplinary Education and Capacity Building
- AYUSH and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Seminar Committee
Chief Patrons
Dr. M. Mohan Babu, Chancellor, MBU.
Sri Vishnu Manchu, Pro-Chancellor, MBU
Patrons
Sri Vinay Maheswari, Executive Director, MBU
Dr. P.Venkata Ramana, Vice-Chancellor, MBU
Dr. K. Saradhi, Registrar, MBU
Advisors
Sri Vikas Singh, CGSO, MBU
Dr. Avireni Srinivasulu, Dean, R & I, MBU
Dr. D. Karunanidhi, Dy.Dean, FR, MBU
Dr. T.V.V. Satyanarayana, Dy.Dean R & I,
Dr. V. Jyothsna, Dy.Dean Academics, MBU
Dr. P. Sasikiran, Dy.Dean Accreditations, MBU
Seminar Chair
Dr. Jeyaprakash M.R, Dean, MB School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MBU
Convener
Dr.R.Radha, Professor, MBSoPS, MBU
Co-Conveners
Dr.V.Shanmugam, Professor, MBSoPS, MBU
Dr.K.Thamizhvanan, Associate Professor, MBSoPS, MBU
National Advisory Council
- Dr. Gananadhamu Samanthula, Faculty, NIPER Hyderabad
- Dr. MD. Karvekar, Director, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru
- Dr. R. Shakila, Scientist III, Siddha Central Research Institute, Chennai.
- Dr. D. Ranganayakulu, Principal, Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy, Tirupati
- Dr. M.Niranjan Babu, Principal, Seven Hills college of Pharmacy, Tirupati
- Dr. Sreedhar Ranganath Pai, Faculty of Pharmacy, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal
- Dr. R.Nagaraju, Professor and Dean of Sciences, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, SPMV Visvavidyalam, Tirupati
- Dr. Y.Rajendra Prasad, Principal, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sri Venkateswara University,Tirupati
- Dr. N. Harini Devi, Professor, , Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati
- Dr. A.Sreedevi, Professor, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, SPMV Visvavidyalam, Tirupati
- Dr. S.Pavan Kumar, Faculty & HOD, Dept. of Dravyaguna, SV Ayurvedic College, Tirupati.
- Dr. Padmanabha Reddy, Principal, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Anantapur
- Dr. M.Kishore Babu, Principal, QIS College of Pharmacy, Ongole.
Organizing Committee
Dr. D. Lakshman Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, MBSoPS, MBU
Ms. B.Aswani Assistant Professor, Department of Phamacy Practice, MBSoPS, MBU
Ms. R. Suseela, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, MB SoPS, MBU
Registration Committee
Dr. J.P. Yanadaiah, Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, MBSoPS, MBU
Dr. V. Hari, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, MBSoPS, MBU
Ms. A.M.Venu Madhavi, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, MBSoPS, MBU
Ms. M. Keerthi, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, MBSoPS, MBU
Dr. K.Yamuna, Assistant Professor, Department of Phamaceutical Analysis, MBSoPS, MBU
Scientific Committee
Dr. S. Varalaxmi, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, MBSoPS, MBU
Dr. S. Prasanthi, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, MBSoPS, MBU
Dr.K.Rohith Chandra Assistant Professor, Department of Phamacy Practice, MBSoPS, MBU
Dr.V.Hemalatha, Assistant Professor, Department of Phamacy Practice, MBSoPS, MBU
Ms. K. Mounika, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, MBSoPS, MBU
Hospitality Committee
Dr. P. Dharani Prasad, Professor, Department of Pharmacology, MBSoPS, MBU
Dr. G. Dharmamoorthy, Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, MBSoPS, MBU
Dr. N. Uday Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, MBSoPS, MBU
Mr. M.S. Srikanth, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, MBSoPS, MBU
Dr. J. Venkateswara Rao, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, MBSoPS, MBU
Registration fees:
| Registration Fee
(inclusive of GST) |
UG/PG/
Research Scholars |
Academicians | Industry |
| Participants from India | INR 500 | INR 750 | INR 1000 |
| Participants from abroad | USD 50 | USD 100 | USD 150 |
| Spot Registration | INR 600 | INR 800 | INR 1200 |
Guidelines for submission of Abstract:
All the Accepted abstracts will be published in Atlantis Press (Part of Springer Nature) Seminar proceedings only. Extended quality papers will be published indexed journals through peer review process, based on the author’s concern and additional APC.
Call for abstracts: IACMI 2026
Abstract Submission Format:
Participants are requested to submit their abstract through email to icssracm@mbu.asia on or before the deadline. The abstract should not be exceeding 200 words and should be prepared in Times New Roman font with 12 font size with keywords (5). Title should be bold with font size 14, full names of the authors followed with their affiliation in 12 font size should be given. Name of the corresponding author should be bold and marked with asterisk along with affiliation and email address. It is mandatory for all the presenting author to register for Seminar.
For more details visit: https://www.mbu.asia/event/iacmi-2026/
Important Dates:
| Abstract Submission Starts | 01.08.2026 |
| Deadline to submit abstract | 15.08.2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 20.08.2026 |
| Last date for registration | 31.08.2026 |
All the registered participants will receive a certificate.
Payment Details
Account Number: 154012010000884
IFSC: UBIN0815403
Bank Name: Union Bank of India
Name of the Account: MBU Conferences Seminars Workshops
Branch: Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, A.Rangampet
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/pswiCfanHA?origin=lprLink
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For More Details Contact:
Dr. R.Radha
Mobile: +91-9966467409
Email: icssracm@mbu.asia
Dr. V.Shanmugam
Mobile: +91-9052155880
Dr.K.Thamizhvanan
Mobile :+91-6301615157
Resource Person Details
| S.No | Affiliation of the Resource person | Photo | Topic |
| 01 | Dr. Renu Dixit, Professor & Medical Superintendent Sri Venkateswara Ayurvedic Medical college, Tirupati | 
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Impact of Ayurveda basic lifestyle principles in prevention of diseases and on budget of a family |
| 02 | Dr. S. Sreenivasulu, Sr.Scientist & Head, RASS- KVK ,Tirupati | 
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Promotion of medicinal plants in Erstwhile Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh – Role of RASS KVK |
| 03 | Dr. S. Rajan, Senior Scientist & Head (Retd) Centre of Medicinal Plants Research in Homeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India ,Ooty | 
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Traditional health Care Practices by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Communities advocating through herbal remedies – A Holistic Approach |
| 04 | Dr. Ponmurugan, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore ,Tamil Nadu, India. | 
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Biomedical applications of non-flowering plants |
| 05 | Prof.N. Savithramma Retd . Professor Department of Botany, Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati | 
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Prospects and perspects of Medical Plants in Traditional and Modern Medicines |
| 06 | Dr P. Siva Santhosh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (SPMCW), Tirupati. | 
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Role of AYUSH in Preventive and Promotive Health: A Community Medicine Perspective |
