Traditional Medicines of North East India gallery and Traditional Medicinal Garden were inaugurated at the National Science Centre, Guwahati, on June 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Shri Keshab Mahanta, Hon’ble Minister of Revenue & Disaster Management, Information Technology, Science & Technology and Climate Change, Government of Assam,
The gallery showcases the diverse traditional healing systems, practiced across North East India, including Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and tribal medicine. The gallery also provides information about medicinal plants, their uses, and cultural practices associated with traditional healing. The accompanying ‘Medicinal Garden’ brings these plants to life, with the actual species used for treatment and health care. Through interactive panels and exhibits, the gallery showcases the scientific basis of traditional medicines and their relevance to modern health and wellness.