Parliament Question: Adoption of Ayurvedic System of Medicine

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1333 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06th FEBRUARY, 2026 “Adoption of Ayurvedic System of Medicine” 1333. Shri Sunil Kumar: Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government is encouraging the adoption of the Ayurvedic System of medicine; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the total number of AYUSH centres opened/established by the Government in the State of Bihar, particularly in the Valmiki Nagar Parliamentary Constituency? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV) (a) & (b) With a view to fulfil the mandate of propagation of Ayush System of Healthcare, the Ministry implements a Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of Information Education and Communication (IEC) in Ayush. Under this Scheme, Ministry organises National/State level Arogya Fairs, Yoga Fests/Utsavs, Ayurveda Parvs, celebrate important days of Ayush system, Participate in Health fairs/melas, Exhibitions etc, provide financial assistance for organising seminars, workshops, conferences and conduct multimedia campaigns etc. to create awareness among citizens regarding Ayush system of health care and healing. Besides, the Ministry is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) through State/UT Governments for development & promotion of Ayush System in the country and providing financial assistance to them as per the proposal received in their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs). State/UT Governments may avail financial 1assistance by submitting proposals through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per NAM guidelines. Moreover, for the purpose of promotion/adoption of Ayurveda Ministry of Ayush has established 01 Research Council, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and 06 National Institutes. The details of Research Councils and National Institutes functioning under Ministry of Ayush is mentioned at Annexure-I. The details of Activities to encourage the adoption of the ayurvedic system of medicine by Research Council (CCRAS) and National Institutions are mentioned at (Annexure-II) to (Annexure-IV) respectively. (c) Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI) under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is established at Patna, in the state of Bihar. Further, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRUM) is also established at Patna. ***** 2(Annexure-I) Details of Research Council and National Institutes of Ayurveda Functioning under the Ministry of Ayush Research Council: Sl. No. Name of Research Council 1 Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) National Institutes: Sl. No. Name of Institute 1 National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) • Jaipur • Panchkula (Satellite Centre) 2 All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) • New Delhi • Goa (Satellite Centre) 3 Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), Delhi 4 Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar 5 North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong 6 North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR), Pasighat. 3(Annexure-II) Activities to encourage the adoption of the Ayurvedic System of medicine Ayush by Research Council. Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the aegis of Ministry of Ayush, provides clinical care and engages in awareness activities to promote Ayurveda through its Information Education and Communication (IEC) activities through its networks of 30 peripheral Institutes. CCRAS has been engaged in popularizing the Ayurveda system among the masses through electronic and print media for common people in English, Hindi, and regional languages, which are widely distributed through National/State level Arogya melas, Health camps, exhibitions, expos, etc., and also through CCRAS outreach programs viz. Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) Research Program, Tribal Health Care Research Program (THCRP), etc., in different states of the country through its robust 30 peripheral institutes. The Council website is also generally embodied with IEC materials and hyperlinked with other important websites that provide information for wider utility. The Council has three journals named Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (JDRAS), Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (JRAS), and Journal of Indian Medical Heritage (JIMH) which is also available electronically in the public domain free of cost to enable dissemination of the outcomes of research among the public. The CCRAS is also publishing CCRAS bulletin quarterly for the dissemination of Research outcomes in common languages for the general public. So far, the Council has published books, monographs, and technical reports, and they are being sold or distributed to disseminate research outcomes and merits of Ayurveda at large. 4(Annexure-III) Activities to encourage the adoption of the Ayurvedic System of medicine by National Institutes of Ayurveda (i) The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur is one of the apex Institute of Ayurveda. The Hospital is an National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accredited one, having more than a dozen specialty Clinics, world class Panchakarma Unit, central Laboratory, fully equipped Operation Theatres, etc. The Hospital services are further expanded for which a multistoried Building is being constructed in the Campus. Various promotional activities are also distribution of IEC materials, conducting trainings, workshops, seminars both National and International, assisting the Ministry of Ayush in the promotion of Ayurveda globally by deputing its experts to various countries etc. NIA has a 300 Bedded Hospital with various Specialty Centers like Panchakarma, Kshara Sutra, Diabetic Clinic, De-Addiction Centre, etc. through which treatments, consultations, management etc. for various diseases and disorders are being carried out. Most of the Medicines facilities are also available in the Central Laboratory. The Institute has a Satellite Hospital in which OPD services are provided. A separate Hospital, presently with OPD services, has been started for the benefit of SC population in the state of Rajasthan under SCSP Scheme. All these activities are being strengthened every year with addition of more medicines, diagnostic facilities, equipment’s and instruments needed for Hospital, manpower etc. These are the action plans for ensuring wellness of the people through the Patient Care Activities of the Institute. The Institute distributes Handbills, Pamphlets, Information Booklets containing propagation materials on Ayurveda like Do’s and Don’ts for managing sound physical and mental health, daily routines, Panchakarma therapies, Lifestyle Managements, De-addictions, Yoga Exercises, etc. and also about various academic, patient care and other activities of the Institute. These IEC Materials are distributed in the Hospitals of the Institute to patients, their attendants and also during the organization of various Arogya Melas in the Country. The Institute also organized various Ayurveda Awareness Camps, Treatment Camps, Melas etc. Frequently in the city and also in remote areas during the course of medical camps. These activities help in creating awareness and increasing popularity on Ayurveda among the general public. (ii) North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH) has taken various steps to promote AYUSH system of medicine in Ayurveda and Yoga etc. In this connection, the Institute regularly gives free consultation in the Institute Hospitals (both OPD & IPD) and conducting free Medical & Awareness Camps at villages, schools, Govt. Department Military personnel and at community levels. NEIAH organized National Seminars/ workshops, Panel discussions, Doctor se Mileye in All India Radio, Shillong in English, Hindi and Regional Language (Khasi), TV Talks shows on Ayurveda in Doordarshan Kendra, Shillong etc,. NEIAH has also opened a Peripheral OPD in Ayurveda and Homoeopathy OPD at Smit areas, East Khasi Hills district of the State of Meghalaya to promote Ayurveda and Homoeopathy. The Institute also conducted a Health camps under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya 5Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) programmes. The Institute is also running Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) courses, One-year Panchakarma Technician Certificate. Panchakarma Therapy Training to Medical Officers (Ayurveda) of neighbouring States is also undertaken by NEIAH. They has also admitted students in PG Homoeopathy subjects in the Academic Session 2023-2024 and PG Ayurveda subjects from the Academic Session 2025-2026. (iii) Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar is catering to the needs of large population in the city of Jamnagar. The institute runs a well-equipped hospital with all the facilities and good quality medicines. The Institute has National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accredited laboratories which cater to the needs of the ailing community. This all is done at a nominal cost. (iv) All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi has initiated various activities for the promotion of Ayurveda through education, Patient care and Research. Details or activities is at (Annexure-IV). (v) North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR) has started an ayurveda college with an intake of 30 students in 2024-25. Also various activities like Health Camps, National Events are carried out regularly. (vi) Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV) offers a one-year full-time course, Certificate of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (CRAV) under the Guru-Shishya Parampara traditional methodology of teaching. RAV programme for Ayurvedic doctors and also conducts various training programs on a national level, promoting Ayurveda education and research. 6(Annexure-IV) List of various activities initiated by All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi A. Education: 1. The institute is accredited with NAAC A++ accreditation by Quality Council of India. 2. The institute offers Post graduation and Doctoral degrees in twelve disciplines of Ayurveda. 3. The institute periodically organized national conferences to promote intellectual discourse and strategize integration and promotion of Ayurveda nationally and globally. 4. The institute in October 2023 organized AROHA-2024 International conference, in which experts and participants from various countries took part. 5. The institute has created start-up ecosystem through iCAINE for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities among scholars. B. Patient Care: 1. The All India Institute of Ayurveda has 200 bedded tertiary care NABH accredited hospital with functional ICU with daily foot fall of approx. 1500 patients. 2. The institute has established integrated oncology, chest diseases, metabolic diseases, Lifestyle diseases, Rheumatology, Skin clinics. 3. The institute has established specialty outpatient departments, through which integrated treatments are being given. 4. AIIA has established extension centers at strategically important locations across India, Like in the premises of Supreme courts of India, AT Lal Bahaddur Shastri Academy of Administrative Training, Mussoorie, Statue of Unity at Kevadia, Gujarat, IIT Delhi. 5. AIIA has established functional integrated cancer clinic and research center at AIIMS, Jajjhar, and Integrative medicine at Safdarjung Hospital, VM Medical College, New Delhi. C. Research: All India Institute of India in its mandate has prioritized to undertake interdisciplinary research focused on establishing the validity of Ayurveda medicine through advanced research methodology on par with the existing national and international standards/ guidelines to generate high quality evidence. AIIA, New Delhi publishes 03 scientific journals 01. International Journal of Ayurveda Research (IJAR) 02. Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports (AyuCARE) 03. Ayush Journal of Integrative Oncology (AJIO) 7