Executive Summary
This report outlines the framework for establishing new Ayush medical colleges in India under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the National Ayush Mission (NAM). It highlights the provision of central financial assistance to State and UT Governments to address shortages in government-sector Ayush teaching institutions. A key recent development is the approval of the Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, for the 2025-26 financial year.
Key Points / Main Content
Regulatory Framework and Responsibility
Public Health is a State subject, making State/UT Governments primarily responsible for establishing new Ayush educational institutions.
The Central Government provides support through the National Ayush Mission (NAM), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Financial Assistance Criteria
Assistance is specifically targeted at States/UTs where the availability of government-sector Ayush teaching institutions is inadequate.
Funding is granted based on proposals submitted by States through their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs).
All proposals must strictly adhere to the established NAM guidelines.
National Expansion and Institutional Coverage
The document lists 17 States/UTs receiving support for new institutions between the period of 2014-15 and 2026-27.
Supported institutions cover various Ayush systems, including Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, and Yoga & Naturopathy.
Specific approvals include six new Ayurveda colleges in Madhya Pradesh and two new institutions each in Karnataka, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Impact Analysis
State and UT GovernmentsImpact
They receive financial backing from the Central Government to expand their medical education infrastructure and address regional shortages in Ayush training.
Action Required
Governments must identify areas with inadequate facilities and submit formal proposals via State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) following NAM guidelines.
Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Mayurbhanj (Odisha)Impact
This specific institution has been approved for support under NAM for the 2025-26 financial year following a proposal from the Government of Odisha.
Action Required
Proceed with the establishment and implementation phases as per the approved FY 2025-26 timeline.
Prospective Students and the General PublicImpact
Increased access to affordable, government-sector medical education in traditional and alternative medicine systems across various states.
Action Required
No direct action is required other than monitoring the commencement of academic sessions at the newly approved institutions.
Key Entities Referenced
National Ayush Mission (NAM): A Centrally Sponsored Scheme providing financial assistance to State and UT governments for establishing new Ayush medical colleges where teaching institutions are inadequate.
Ministry of Ayush: The primary governing body responsible for the policy, oversight, and administration of Ayush education and healthcare initiatives in the country.
State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs): The specific proposal framework and policy mechanism through which States/UTs apply for financial assistance under the National Ayush Mission guidelines.
Shri Prataprao Jadhav: The Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush who provided the official status and approval details regarding the establishment of new Ayush colleges.
Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Mayurbhanj: A specific educational institution in Odisha highlighted as an approved project under the National Ayush Mission for the 2025-26 financial year.
AYUSH
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW AYUSH MEDICAL
COLLEGES IN THE COUNTRY
प्रव तथ: 11 AUG 2026 5:27PM by PIB Delhi
Public Health being a State subject, the primary responsibility for establishment of new Ayush Educational
Institutions comes under the purview of respective State/UT Governments, including Odisha. However,
under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM), there is a provision for financial
assistance to the State/UT Governments for establishment of new Ayush colleges where availability of
Ayush teaching institutions is inadequate in Government Sector. Accordingly, States/UTs may avail
financial assistance by submitting suitable proposal through State Annual action Plans (SAAPs) within the
provision of NAM guidelines. Based on the proposal received from the Government of Odisha, one (01)
Ayush Educational Institution namely Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Mayurbhanj is approved
under NAM during FY 2025-26. The list of Ayush Educational Institutions supported under NAM is
furnished at Annexure- I.
Annexure-I
List of New Ayush Educational Institutions supported under NAM from 2014-15 to 2026-27
S. No. Name of State/ UT Name of the Institutions
1 Andhra Pradesh Govt. Naturopathy & Yoga Medical College, Vishakhapatnam
2 Assam Govt. Ayurveda College, Dudhnoi
3 Chandigarh Govt. Ayurveda college, Mani Mazra, Chandigarh
4 Gujarat Setting up of Government Ayurveda College at Surendranagar
5 Jammu & Kashmir Government Homeopathic Medical College, Rakh Hoshiyari,
Kathua District
6 Karnataka Govt. Naturecure & Yoga College at Mysore
Men-Tsee-Khang (Sowa Rigpa) College at Dalai Lama's Institute
of Higher Education, Sheshagirihalli, Bidadi Hobali,
Ramanagara Distt.7 Madhya Pradesh Govt. Ayurveda College, Shahdol
Govt. Ayurveda College, Narmadapuram
Govt. Ayurveda College, Balaghat
Govt. Ayurveda College, Morena
Govt. Ayurveda College, Sagar
Govt. Ayurveda College, Jhabua
8 Manipur Homoeopathic Medical College at Keirao, Manipur
9 Rajasthan Govt. Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy college, Chaksu, Jaipur
10 Sikkim Sowa Rigpa in Namgyal Institute of Tebetology, Deaorali,
Gangtok
11 Haryana Unani College & Hospital, Akera, Distt. Nuh
Homeopathic College & Hospital at Village Chandpura, Ambala
Cantt., Ambala Distt.
12 West Bengal Yoga and Naturopathy Degree College at Belur State General
Hospital, Howrah
13 Uttar Pradesh State Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Varanasi
State Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Ayodhya
14 Tamil Nadu Govt. Siddha College & Hospital, Pilani
15 Tripura Homoeopathic Medical College, West Tripura
16 Uttarakhand Homoeopathic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre at
Doiwala, Dehradun District
17 Odisha Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Mayurbhanj
This information was given by Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav in a written
reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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