*Extension Lecture on 'Ayurveda: The Science of Life' at Hindu Kanya College*
No. of Beneficiaries: 183
Purpose:To apprise students about the background and importance of Ayurveda to human life.
Outcome: Students learnt about the benefits of Ayurveda in maintaining physical, mental, and spiritual health.

NSS Units of Hindu Kanya College, Kapurthala organized an Extension Lecture on 'Ayurveda: The Science of Life' on 23rd September 2025 to apprise students about the background and importance of Ayurveda to human life. Dr. Madhurima Bhargava, Professor from B.K. Dayanand Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar chaired the session as it's Resource Person. She enlightened students about Ayurveda, stating that it is an indigenous ancient medical science of India and is more than 5000 years old. She said that the Ayurveda means the study of life. It takes a natural approach to all aspects of health and well-being. Ayurveda is based on the idea that each person has mainly three life forces or doshas, which are Vaata, Pitta, Kapha and everything in the universe is connected around these three. An imbalance in any one of these doshas can affect another. Dr. Madhurima suggested students to observe healthy eating habits and active lifestyle to avoid imbalance in three doshas and for leading a happy and healthy life. .