The fourth edition of Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF 2020) will be held in Kochi, Kerala from May 16 – 20. Union minister V. Muraleedharan said that the event organizer is planning to hold an international cooperation conclave to tap the potential of the global marketplace, take up research initiatives, and explore medical tourism opportunities. The minister added that the representatives from various ministries such as Ayush, Commerce and Industry, MSME, Tourism, External Affairs, etc. will take part in the event.

The ultimate objective of GAF is to place Ayurveda as a global system of medicine and enhance its popularity amongst various stakeholders.