WORLD TOURISM DAY ROAD SHOW – 2026
The Department of Gunapadam, Faculty of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, organized a road show on 30 September 2026 in connection with World Tourism Day. The programme was conducted from 7.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. with the participation of students of the 41st Batch of the Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS). The programme focused on creating public awareness of tourism, environmental conservation, biodiversity, and the potential of sustainable tourism in the Northern Province. The Faculty has also identified
environmental tourism and Siddha medical wellness tourism as important areas for promoting the tourism potential of the region.
The road show aimed to promote awareness of the rich plant and animal diversity of the Northern Province, encourage biodiversity conservation and environmental protection, and highlight the relationship between natural resources, traditional knowledge, Siddha
medicine, and tourism. It also provided an opportunity for the students to actively participate in a public awareness programme.
The road show commenced in front of J/Nunavil Amudhambikai Vidyalayam at 7.00 a.m and continued through Kaithady Junction and Jaffna Kachcheri Junction. Public awareness activities were conducted along the designated route, with the programme concluding at
approximately 10.30 a.m.
The programme was guided by Mr. Jeyakumar, Laboratory Staff Member of the Department of Gunapadam, with the participation of Gunapadam Demonstrators Mr. M. Subaskar, Mr.N. Arivalakan, Miss K. Sharvanki and Miss A. R. Rusdha. The programme was conducted
under the supervision of Dr. (Mrs.) Vivian Sathiyaseelan, Dean, Faculty of Siddha Medicine,University of Jaffna and coordinated by Dr.(Mrs.)V.M.Prasad, Head/ Department of Gunapadam.
The 41st Batch BSMS students actively contributed to the road show by presenting awareness messages related to biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, traditional knowledge, and sustainable tourism. The programme emphasized the importance
of protecting the natural resources of the Northern Province while recognizing their value for tourism and community development.
The road show successfully provided a platform for students to engage with the public and promote awareness of the environmental, cultural, and Siddha medical tourism potential of the Northern Province. The programme demonstrated the importance of linking traditional medical knowledge, biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable tourism for the future development of the region.
