Union MoS Ramdas Athawale Lauds Wellfest India 2025 at its Valedictory Session

Greater Noida, August 4, 2025 —  The valedictory session of Wellfest India 2025, which is being organised by India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML) from August 2–5, 2025, India’s first integrative wellness and Eldercare  India Expo  at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida with resounding success, thought-provoking insights, and a promising announcement for the future of wellness in India.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, India Exposition Mart Ltd. had visualized and conceptualized Wellfest India.  The festival seamlessly integrated Ayuryog Expo and Eldercare India Expo, creating a dynamic platform that promotes traditional wisdom and modern wellness needs side by side

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, has envisioned that Wellfest India 2026 shall be most comprehensive wellness platform in India comprising of Ayuryog Expo, Eldercare Expo, Woman Wellness Expo, Sports & Wellness Expo, Fitness & Active Living Expo.

The valedictory session featured esteemed dignitaries including  Dr. Nitin Agarwal, President, Organising Committee, Ayuryog Expo; renowned actor Dr. Gagan Malik and Prince Malik, Secretary, Expo Mart Exhibitor Association and Mr. Sudeep Sarcar, CEO, IEML  all of whom were felicitated for their contribution to the event’s success.

Ramdas Athawale, Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, praised the initiative as a “powerful national movement toward holistic health and inclusive care.” Addressing a packed audience, he reiterated the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to initiatives that support dignified ageing, community well-being, and preventive healthcare. Athawale also assured continued institutional support for upcoming editions of the event.

The scale and energy of Wellfest India 2025 were reflected in the overwhelming participation it witnessed. With over 10000 registrations, the event demonstrated a rising national interest in wellness, integrative health, and eldercare. The expo brought together diverse exhibitors across 10 wellness categories, showcasing everything from time-tested Ayurvedic remedies to cutting-edge health technologies. The 4,000-square-meter exhibition area, buzzed with meaningful exchanges, product demos, and hands-on experiences. The knowledge-sharing platforms added tremendous value, featuring 30+ renowned speakers, 8 in-depth masterclasses, and 2 thought-provoking panel discussions on themes spanning holistic healing, digital healthcare, senior well-being, and mental wellness.

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, President, Organising Committee, Ayuryog Expo, emphasised the critical importance of AYUSH for All and underlined how the traditional medicine systems of India must now evolve into everyday wellness solutions. He noted that the platform will be further strengthened and expanded from next year, connecting more people to natural and holistic health practices.

Prince Malik, Secretary, Expo Mart Exhibitor Association, shared that a disciplined lifestyle is the foundation of health, and appreciated how Wellfest India promotes this message with both clarity and inclusivity.

Renowned actor Dr. Gagan Malik, known for his roles as Lord Rama and Lord Buddha, moved the audience with his emotional appeal to honour and serve elders, highlighting the cultural and spiritual responsibility we all share toward eldercare.

With enthusiastic participation from wellness professionals, eldercare experts, exhibitors, policy makers, and citizens from across the country, Wellfest India 2025 is emerging as a transformative platform, aligning health, inclusion, innovation, and policy under one roof.

The overwhelming response and expanded vision of Wellfest India promise to elevate it as India’s largest and most inclusive wellness convergence, with upcoming editions poised to redefine the nation’s approach to physical, mental, and social well-being.

Women Wellness Expo, focused on holistic health, empowerment, and preventive care for women across all life stages; Sports & Wellness Expo, dedicated to athletes and active lifestyles, covering sports medicine, performance recovery, nutrition, and fitness innovation and Fitness & Active Living Expo, to highlight the solutions for modern urban well-being including mental health, workplace wellness, lifestyle therapies, and movement practices.