**Executive Summary**
This document is the answer to an unstarred question (No. 1114) raised in Lok Sabha regarding the promotion of Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine in the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts of Assam. The question was scheduled to be answered on December 5, 2025, by the Minister of Ayush. The response outlines the government's initiatives and facilities in place to support AYUSH healthcare delivery, particularly in tribal areas.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Government Promotion of AYUSH:**
* The Government is actively promoting Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts of Assam.
* The Ministry of Ayush is implementing the centrally sponsored Scheme of the National Ayush Mission (NAM).
* **Ayush Facilities in Karbi Anglong District:**
* There are 13 Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) facilities functioning. A list of sites is provided.
* **Ayush Facilities in Dima Hasao District:**
* There are 13 Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) facilities functioning. A list of sites is provided.
* **National Ayush Mission (NAM) Support:**
* The Government supports States/UTs, including Assam, through grant-in-aid based on State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) to strengthen Ayush healthcare delivery, especially in underserved and tribal areas.
* NAM focuses on expanding Ayush infrastructure and improving access to quality services across the country.
* **Key Activities Supported Under NAM:**
* Operationalization of Ayush Health and Wellness Centres (Ayushman Arogya Mandir).
* Co-location of Ayush facilities at PHCs, CHCs, and District Hospitals.
* Upgradation of Government Ayush Hospitals and Dispensaries.
* Establishment of new 10/30/50-bedded Integrated Ayush Hospitals.
* Implementation of Ayush public health programs with community outreach.
* **Strengthening AYUSH Healthcare Delivery in Tribal Areas:**
* The Ministry of Ayush strengthens AYUSH healthcare delivery in tribal areas through its autonomous bodies like Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) and Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP).
* CCRUM provides mobile healthcare services to Scheduled Tribe populations through its four centers.
* CCRAS provides Ayurveda healthcare in tribal areas through the Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP) implemented via 14 institutes in 14 states.
* **Other Initiatives:**
* Approval has been accorded for a 30-bedded Integrated Ayush Hospital at Diphu in Karbi Anglong district.
* National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has opened an OP Unit at Tribal Area in Kothimangalam Village, Thirukazhukundram Taluk, Chengalpet District on 02-03-2018 for rendering healthcare service to tribal population.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Ministry of AYUSH**
* **Impact:** Required to continue to provide support to NAM, CCRUM, CCRAS, and NIS.
* **Action Required:** Continue implementation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the National AYUSH Mission
**Stakeholder: State Governments and UTs (including Assam)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for developing and implementing State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) and receiving grants-in-aid for strengthening AYUSH healthcare delivery, especially in underserved and tribal areas.
* **Action Required:** Develop and implement SAAPs and coordinate with the Ministry of AYUSH for grant allocation.
**Stakeholder: Tribal Communities**
* **Impact:** Improved access to traditional healthcare, promotion of disease prevention, and enhanced health awareness.
* **Action Required:** Engage with the AYUSH facilities and participate in health programs and awareness campaigns.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of AYUSH: The Indian governmental body responsible for developing and promoting Ayurveda and other traditional medicine systems.
National Ayush Mission (NAM): A centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of AYUSH to promote and develop Ayush systems.
Karbi Anglong: A district in Assam where Ayurveda and other traditional medicine systems are being promoted.
Dima Hasao: A district in Assam where Ayurveda and other traditional medicine systems are being promoted.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS): Autonomous body under Ministry of AYUSH providing Ayurveda healthcare in tribal areas through the Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP).
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AYUSH
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1114
TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025
“Promotion of Ayurveda Medicine”
1114. Shri Amarsing Tisso:
Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is promoting Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine
in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts of Assam;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of AYUSH dispensaries or centres
functioning in these districts; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to strengthen AYUSH healthcare delivery in tribal areas
of the country?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH
(SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a) & (b) The Government is promoting Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine in
Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts of Assam. Ministry of Ayush is implementing the
Centrally sponsored Scheme of the National Ayush Mission (NAM) and following Ayush facilities
are functioning in these two districts:
Karbi Anglong district: 13 Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) at Ahutoli SC, Amlokhi
SC, Bagori SC, Benglangso SC, Borlengri SC, Kaipani SC, Klurdung SC, Kuli Gaon SC,
Nailalung SC, Pachim Sunpura SC, Phangcherop SC, Rongkut SC & Silimkhowa SC
Dima Hasao district: 13 Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) at Borolalbong FW SC,
Digerkhro FW SC, Dimadaowapu FW SC, Disagisim SC, Khalimdisa SC, Khanglung FW SC,
Khangnam FW SC, Langkula FW SC, Lobang FW SC, Pedik FW SC, Rautila SC, Riachi
Bangloo FW SC & Thaijudisabra FW SC
1The approval has also been accorded for a 30-bedded Integrated Ayush Hospital at Diphu in Karbi
Anglong district.
(c) Under the National Ayush Mission (NAM), the Government supports States/UTs, including
Assam, through grant-in-aid based on their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) to strengthen
Ayush healthcare delivery, especially in underserved and tribal areas. NAM focuses on expanding
Ayush infrastructure and improving access to quality services across the country.
Key activities supported under NAM include:
i. Operationalization of Ayush Health and Wellness Centres (Ayushman Arogya Mandir).
ii. Co-location of Ayush facilities at PHCs, CHCs, and District Hospitals.
iii. Upgradation of Government Ayush Hospitals and Dispensaries.
iv. Establishment of new 10/30/50-bedded Integrated Ayush Hospitals.
v. Implementation of Ayush public health programmes with community outreach.
The Ministry of Ayush is strengthening Ayush healthcare delivery in tribal areas through its
autonomous bodies namely Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) and Central
Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP).
Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) provides mobile healthcare services to
Scheduled Tribe populations through its four centres at Srinagar, Bhadrak and Kurnool. Each centre
identifies five tribal-dominant locations, which are regularly visited by a team of Unani physicians
and staff for health screening, OPD services, health camps and Unani treatment. Awareness on
preventive and promotive health is also created through lectures, group meetings, health camps and
distribution of IEC material in local languages.
Similarly, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) provides Ayurveda
healthcare in tribal areas through the Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP)
implemented via 14 institutes in 14 states (list of institutes at Annexure), offering clinical services,
health surveys and documentation of local health traditions.
Furthermore, National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has opened an OP Unit at Tribal Area in
Kothimangalam Village, Thirukazhukundram Taluk, Chengalpet District on 02-03-2018 for
rendering healthcare service to tribal population.
These initiatives collectively aim to improve access to traditional healthcare, promote disease
prevention, and enhance health awareness among tribal communities.
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2Annexure
List of the CCRAS Institutes of the THCRP Project:
Sr. Institutes Name of the state
No.
1. Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bhubaneshwar Odisha
2. M.S. Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Jaipur Rajasthan
3. Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Gwalior Madhya Pradesh
4. Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh
5. Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Nagpur Maharashtra
6. Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bengaluru Karnataka
7. Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Patna Bihar
8. Dr. Achanta Lakshmipati Regional Ayurveda Research Tamil Nadu
Institute, Chennai
9. Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Guwahati Assam
10. Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Gangtok Sikkim
11. Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Jammu Jammu & Kashmir
12. Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Port Blair Andaman and Nicobar
Islands
13. Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Ahmedabad Gujarat
14. Regional Ayurveda Research Centre, Tripura Tripura
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