Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Ayush implements the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) to develop and promote AYUSH systems of medicine through financial assistance to State/UT Governments. The mission supports various activities, including upgrading existing facilities, establishing new ones, and supplying essential drugs. Initiatives also focus on integrating AYUSH with modern medicine through research and educational programs. An amount of Rs. 12.96 lakhs has been approved for colocated Ayush facility at District Hospital in Gujarat.
Key Points / Main Content:
National AYUSH Mission (NAM) Implementation:
* The Ministry of Ayush supports State/UT efforts to develop and promote AYUSH systems by providing financial assistance.
* Assistance is provided based on proposals received in State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs).
* Provision of financial assistance to Gujarat for infrastructural support regarding establishment of Colocated Ayush facilities at Primary Health Centres PHCs, Community Health Centres CHCs and District Hospitals DHs.
Supported Activities under NAM:
* Operationalisation of Ayushman Arogya Mandir Ayush.
* Colocation of Ayush facilities at PHCs, CHCs, and DHs.
* Upgradation of existing standalone Government Ayush Hospitals and Government/Panchayat aided Ayush Dispensaries.
* Construction of new Ayush Dispensaries where needed.
* Setting up of integrated Ayush Hospitals (10-30-50 bedded).
* Supply of essential drugs to Government Ayush Hospitals/Dispensaries.
* Ayush Public Health Programmes.
* Establishment of new Ayush colleges and infrastructural development of existing ones.
Integration of AYUSH with Modern Medicine:
* Integrative medical services are available at All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, with various specialized units.
* Satellite Clinical Services Units by AIIA New Delhi are available at Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi, AIIMS Jhajjar and Wellness Centres.
* CCRAS undertakes research studies on the benefits and feasibility of integrating Ayurveda.
* Ayush-ICMR Advanced Centres for Integrative Health Research (AI-ACIHR) are being set up at AIIMS to conduct research on integrative healthcare.
* Ayush medical facilities are available in various AIIMS.
* NCISM has developed Ayush Module Internship Electives for MBBS and regulates that up to 40% of Ayurveda syllabus should include modern advances.
Impact Analysis:
State/UT Governments:
* Impact: Can receive financial assistance for AYUSH development and integration activities.
* Action Required: Submit suitable proposals through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) to avail financial assistance.
Healthcare Institutions (PHCs, CHCs, DHs, Hospitals, Dispensaries):
* Impact: Potential for upgrades, colocation of AYUSH facilities, and drug supply support.
* Action Required: Integrate AYUSH practices where appropriate and participate in relevant programs.
Medical Professionals (AYUSH and Modern Medicine):
* Impact: Opportunities for integrative training, research, and practice.
* Action Required: Participate in integrative medicine programs and research initiatives.
Patients:
* Impact: Increased access to integrated healthcare services, combining AYUSH and modern medicine.
* Action Required: Utilize available integrated healthcare services.
Key Entities Referenced
National AYUSH Mission NAM: A Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Ayush to promote AYUSH systems of medicine.
Ministry of Ayush: The Indian governmental body responsible for the development and promotion of AYUSH systems of medicine.
Gujarat: A state in India, specifically mentioned in the context of receiving financial assistance for AYUSH facilities.
Mehsana Lok Sabha Constituency: A parliamentary constituency in Gujarat, mentioned in relation to the National Public Health System and AYUSH schemes.
All India Institute of Ayurveda AIIA New Delhi: An institution in New Delhi providing integrative medical services under one roof.
Indian Council of Medical Research ICMR: An organization that, along with CCRAS under Ministry of Ayush, has taken an initiative to set up Ayush-ICMR Advanced Centre for Integrative Health Research.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences CCRAS: A council under the Ministry of Ayush that has undertaken research studies to examine the benefits and feasibility of integration of Ayurveda.
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine NCISM: A regulatory body under the Ministry of Ayush that has taken efforts to integrate knowledge of Ayurveda with modern medicine.
GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE
DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARREDQUESTION NO. 3408
TO BE ANSWERED ON08.08.2025
NPHSIN GUJARAT
β 3408.SHRIHARIBHAI PATEL:
Will the Ministerof HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFAREbe pleasedtostate:
(a) the details of the reformative initiatives taken by the Government to promote integration
in the National Public Health System in North Gujarat including Mehsana Lok Sabha
Constituency during the last three years;
(b) the number of central hospitals currently being operated by the Government in North
Gujarat including Mehsana Lok Sabha Constituency under integrated medical system;
and
(c) the details of the institution being funded for integration under AYUSH schemes in
North Gujarat including Mehsana LokSabha Constituency by the Government during the
last three years?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND
FAMILYWELFARE
(SHRIPRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a) to (c): Ministry of Ayush is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National
AYUSH Mission (NAM) through State/UT Governments in the country and is supporting their
efforts for development & promotion of AYUSH systems of medicine by providing financial
assistance to them under different activities including medicines and therapies as per the
proposals received in their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs). The Mission inter-alia makes
provision for the following activities: -i. Operationalisation ofAyushman ArogyaMandir (Ayush) by upgrading existing Ayush
dispensaries and Sub health Centres.
ii. Co-location ofAyush facilitiesat Primary HealthCentres (PHCs),Community Health
Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs).
iii. Upgradation of existing standalone Government Ayush Hospitals.
iv. Upgradation of existing Government/Panchayat/Government aided Ayush
Dispensaries/ Construction of building for existing Ayush Dispensary (Rented/
dilapidated accommodation)/ Construction of building to establish new Ayush
Dispensary in the area where there are no Ayush facilities available.
v. Setting up of 10/30/50 bedded Integrated Ayush Hospitals.
vi. Supply of essential drugs to Government Ayush Hospitals, Government Dispensaries
and Government/Government aided Teaching Institutional Ayush Hospitals.
vii. Ayush Public Health Programmes.
viii. Establishment of new Ayush colleges in the States where availability of Ayush
teaching institutions is inadequate in Government Sector.
ix. Infrastructural development of Ayush Under-Graduate Institutions and Ayush Post-
Graduate Institutions/ add on PG/ Pharmacy /Para-Medical Courses.
Under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM), there is a provision of
financial assistance to State/UT Governments including Gujarat for infrastructural support
regarding establishment of Co-located Ayush facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHCs),
Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs). Accordingly, State
Government may avail financial assistance by submitting suitable proposal through State
Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per the provision of NAM guideline. However, an amount of
Rs. 12.96 lakhs has been approved for co-located Ayush facility at District Hospital as per the
proposal received from State Government of Gujarat through SAAPduring the last three years.
The detailsof the otherreformative initiativestakenbythe Government topromote integrationin
the National Public HealthSysteminthe countryincludingGujarat are asfollows:
ο· In All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) β New Delhi, the integrative medical services
areavailableunderoneroof,withthefollowingunits:
ο CentreforIntegrativeAyushTherapy(Unani,Siddha&Homeopathy)
ο Integrative Cancer Care Unitο Centre for Integrative Dentistry
ο CentreforIntegrativeCriticalCare&EmergencyMedicine
ο CentreforIntegrativeOrthopaedics
ο CentreforIntegrativeDieteticsandNutrition
ο CausalityOPDsection
Further, Satellite Clinical Services Units by All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) β New
Delhi are available at: -
a) Integrative Medical Services Unit at Safdarjung Hospital β New Delhi.
b) Centre of Integrative Oncology (CIO) Unit AIIMS - Jhajjar.
c) Ayurveda WellnessCentreat LalBahadur Shastri NationalAcademy ofAdministration,
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.
d) Ayurveda Wellness Centre at Arogya Van, Ekta Nagar, Kevadia Forest Division, Statue
of Unity area Development and Tourism Governance Authority (SoUADTGA),
Gujarat.
ο· Ministry of Ayush through its Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
(CCRAS) has undertaken various research studies to examine the benefits and feasibility
of integration of Ayurveda. Further, under the Extramural Research Programme, Indian
Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and CCRAS under Ministry of Ayush has taken an
initiative to set up Ayush-ICMR Advanced Centre for Integrative Health Research (AI-
ACIHR), at AIIMS to conduct research on identified areas focusing on integrative
healthcare. Under this program four research areas in four AIIMS have been identified,
which are as follows:
a. AIIMS Delhi: Advanced Centre for Integrative Health Research in Gastro-intestinal
Disorders and Advanced Centre for Integrative Health Research in Women and Child
Health
b. AIIMS- Jodhpur: Advanced Centre for Integrative Health Research in Geriatric
Health
c. AIIMS Nagpur: Advanced Centre for Integrative Health Research in Cancer Care
d. AIIMS Rishikesh: Advanced Centre for Integrative Health Research in Geriatric
Health.ο· Ayush medical facilities are also available in various All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS) such as AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Raipur, AIIMS
Gorakhpur, AIIMS Patna and AIIMS Rishikesh.
ο· National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), a regulatory body under
Ministry of Ayush has taken the following efforts to integrate knowledge of Ayurveda with
modern medicine: -
ο NCISM has developed the Ayush Module β Internship Electives for MBBS for
Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha system of medicine.
ο As per regulation 10 (7) of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
(Minimum Standards of Undergraduate Ayurveda Education) Regulations-2022, the
proportion of modern advances in Syllabus for Ayurveda teaching content shall be up
to 40 per cent.
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