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The commemorative postage stamp on Ashwagandha was released to highlight the global importance of traditional medicine and India’s rich heritage in Ayurveda. Issued during the closing ceremony of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, the stamp carries a denomination of ₹5. The summit was jointly organised by the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Ayush at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The unveiling, attended by the WHO Director-General, symbolised India’s leadership in promoting traditional medicine systems and integrating them into global healthcare discussions.