- Focused on Mental Health, Preventive Healthcare, Healthy Lifestyles and Stronger Public Awareness
Bhubaneswar, 25 August 2026: The Pulse of Positivity – Health & Wellness Summit Uttarakhand was successfully organised at Fairfield by Marriott, Dehradun, bringing together policymakers, leading doctors, healthcare professionals, wellness experts, academicians and industry representatives for meaningful conversations around mental health, preventive healthcare, lifestyle choices and strengthening public health awareness.The Summit was graced by Smt. Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, Hon’ble Speaker, Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, as the Chief Guest, while Acharya Pratishtha, Director, Mokshayatan Yog Sansthan & President, Bharat Yoga, joined as the Guest of Honour. Shri Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head – Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, Hyundai Motor India Limited, was also part of the inaugural dais. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting, followed by a welcome address by Shri Vishal Kumar Tyagi, Project Director, Pulse of Positivity, and the felicitation of dignitaries.Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, extended his best wishes for the success of the Pulse of Positivity – Health & Wellness Summit Uttarakhand 2026 and appreciated the initiative towards promoting health and well-being. Addressing the gathering during the inaugural session, Smt. Ritu Khanduri Bhushan emphasised that building a healthy society requires healthy habits to begin early in life. Acharya Pratishtha Ji and Shri Puneet Anand Ji also addressed the gathering during the inaugural session, setting the tone for a day of conversations focused on building a healthier tomorrow through awareness, prevention and collective responsibility. Another panel highlighted Preventive Healthcare & Lifestyle Diseases, focusing on early detection, healthy habits, nutrition and sustainable lifestyle changes. A policy dialogue also addressed stronger public health delivery, awareness and better access to quality healthcare. The Summit reinforced a clear message: healthcare must focus more on prevention, awareness and healthier choices, with government, healthcare institutions, corporates, families and communities working together for a healthier society.The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Baleshwar Dutt, Editor, Pulse of Positivity,