Acharya Balkrishna receives Vishwa Ayurveda Ratna at Earth Awards 2026
Haridwar: Acharya Balkrishna has been honoured with the 'Vishwa Ayurveda Ratna' award at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The award was presented during the Earth Awards 2026, organised by Net Green Foundation at UNESCO House, recognising his efforts in promoting Ayurveda globally.
A renowned Sanskrit scholar, Ayurveda researcher, and author, Balkrishna is widely recognised for his work in promoting traditional Indian medicine. He is the co-founder and managing director of Patanjali Ayurved and Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, leading initiatives in herbal and Ayurvedic products, wellness, and healthcare.
He has been instrumental in establishing healthcare institutions such as the Patanjali Emergency & Critical Care Hospital and continues to advance the practice and global reach of Ayurveda through research, publications, and wellness programs.
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He was recognised for his ongoing efforts to bring traditional Ayurvedic knowledge and practices to the international stage and for advancing Indian heritage in holistic healthcare, reports Jagran. While he could not attend the event in person, he dedicated the honour to the ancient Ayurvedic tradition that has contributed to health and wellness for generations.
The Earth Awards ceremony was attended by prominent leaders, experts, and policymakers from both India and abroad. The notable guests included Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Minister for Environment, Forest, and Wildlife of the Delhi government, and Dr. Benno Boer, head of UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Unit, along with several other dignitaries and specialists in environmental and healthcare fields. Their presence underscored the growing global interest in promoting traditional medicine systems alongside modern scientific approaches.
The Net Green Foundation is an international organisation dedicated to recognising significant efforts in environmental protection, sustainable development, and the preservation of traditional knowledge systems. Through its awards, the foundation aims to encourage initiatives that strengthen the balance between human well-being and nature, foster sustainable practices, and highlight the value of ancient knowledge in addressing contemporary challenges in health and the environment.
