Dhargal, Goa – August 2025: In a defining moment for the future of holistic cancer care in India, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, successfully hosted the Second Stakeholder Deliberation Meeting on Integrative Oncology at its Dhargal campus. The meeting, in collaboration with the Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, is set to position Goa as a national model for integrative oncology.
The meeting was opened by Dr. Sujata Kadam, Dean of AIIA Goa, and Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, Director of ACTREC – Tata Memorial Centre. The event brought together experts from modern oncology, Ayurveda, digital health, research, and policy-making, reflecting a true multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare.
- Dr. Vikram Gota presented ACTREC’s initiatives in collaborative research and digital integration for oncology.
- Dr. Sujata Kadam outlined AIIA’s infrastructure and implementation plan for an integrative cancer care framework.
- Dr. Anura Bale discussed medicinal plant cultivation strategies for therapeutic support.
- Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Senior Oncologist, proposed a joint tumor board merging modern and AYUSH oncologists.
- Dr. Devdutt M. Sail introduced the vision of a National Integrative Oncology Grid to unify protocols and standardize practices.
The day also included the formation of committees, protocol discussions, and an institutional audit of AIIA Dhargal by ACTREC, DHS, and Goa Medical College.
In the evening, a high-level session at the Secretariat, Porvorim, was led by:
- Dr. Mahesh Verlekar, Nodal Officer, NAM
- Dr. Sujata Kadam, AIIA Goa
- Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, ACTREC
- Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Senior Oncologist
Arun Kumar Mishra, Secretary of Health, assured the Government of Goa’s full support for the initiative, stating that integrative oncology can redefine patient care and position Goa as a leader in evidence-based, patient-centric cancer treatment.
Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, commended the efforts and announced plans for an “Integrative Oncology Mission”, calling it a critical step toward holistic, accessible cancer treatment. He reaffirmed the state’s commitment to this mission, outlining policy direction, institutional support, and resource mobilisation.
The meeting saw active participation from policymakers, administrators, academic leaders, and clinicians, including:
- Dr. Sudeep Gupta, Director, Tata Memorial Centre (virtual)
- Dr. Yoguesh Bandale, Chairman, Rasayu Group (virtual)
- Trupti Manerkar, Joint Secretary (Health)
- Dr. Pooja Madkaikar, Director, Admin DHS
- Dr. Nilesh Korde, Principal, Gomantak Ayurved College
- Dr. Sneha Bhagwat, President, Goa Ayurveda Council
- Dr. Manohar Gundeti, CARI, Mumbai
- Dr. Sandip Sardesai, Goa Medical College
- Dr. Vinayak Tembhurnikar, NIMA
- Dr. Avinash Kadam, CSO, Rasayu Group
Their contributions enriched the discussions with diverse insights on education, clinical practices, research protocols, and policy alignment.
📍 Host: All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Dhargal
🤝 In Partnership With: ACTREC – Tata Memorial Centre
🗓️ Event: Second Stakeholder Deliberation on Integrative Oncology
🗣️ Chief Guest: Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister, Goa
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