**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer provided by the Minister of State (IC) of the Ministry of AYUSH (Shri Prataprao Jadhav) in response to Unstarred Question No. 1122 regarding the promotion of AYUSH. The document provides details on the performance of the AYUSH system in India, steps taken to promote its use, and funds allocated and utilized for its promotion from 2014-15 to 2024-25. The answer includes statistics from a national survey conducted between July 2022 and June 2023 as part of the National Sample Survey 79th Round. The information regarding State/UT-wise allocated and utilized funds is provided until the 2024-25 period.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **AYUSH System Awareness and Usage (National Sample Survey 79th Round, July 2022-June 2023):**
* Awareness of AYUSH stands at 94.8% in rural and 96% in urban areas.
* 46.3% of rural and 52.9% of urban people used AYUSH for prevention or treatment of ailments in the past 365 days.
* Reasons for using Ayush:
* 7/10 believe in its effectiveness.
* 6/10 have faith in Ayush.
* 5/10 consider side effects negligible.
* 4/10 due to satisfying previous experiences, easy availability of raw materials, or local recognition.
* 3/10 because of tradition or culture, revitalizing effects, or low cost.
* 2/10 due to individualized care or overall well-being.
* **National AYUSH Mission (NAM) Activities (2014-15 to 2024-25):**
* 203 units supported for setting up of Integrated Ayush hospitals.
* 518 Ayush Hospitals and 6234 Ayush dispensaries have been supported for infrastructure upgrades.
* Recurring assistance provided for medicines and contingency in 2387 PHCs, 746 CHCs, and 319 DHs.
* 1157 Ayush Hospitals and 12677 Ayush dispensaries supported for essential medicine supply.
* 21 units supported for establishing New Ayush Educational Institutions.
* 78 Under-Graduate and 46 Post-Graduate Ayush Educational Institutes supported for infrastructure upgrades.
* 383 units supported for establishing New Ayush Dispensaries.
* 1429 Ayush Grams supported.
* 12500 Ayush Dispensaries/Health Sub Health Centres upgraded to Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush).
* 33.95 Cr beneficiaries availed services from upgraded centres from 2022-23 to 2024-25.
* 39642 Units supported under various Ayush Public Health Programs (2022-23 to 2024-25).
* 18.95 lakhs beneficiaries availed services under these programs during 2024-25.
* **National AYUSH Mission (NAM) Implementation:**
* The Ministry implements NAM through State/UT governments, providing financial assistance.
* NAM provides for the following activities:
* Operationalization of Ayush Health & Wellness Centres (AHWCs), now renamed as Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush).
* Co-location of Ayush facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs).
* Upgrading existing standalone Government Ayush Hospitals.
* Upgrading existing Government/Panchayat/Government aided Ayush Dispensaries/ Construction of building for existing Ayush Dispensary.
* Setting up of 10/30/50 bedded integrated Ayush Hospitals.
* Supply of essential drugs to Government Ayush Hospitals, Government Dispensaries and Government/Government aided Teaching Institutional Ayush Hospitals.
* Ayush Public Health Programs.
* Establishment of new Ayush colleges in the States where availability of Ayush teaching institutions is inadequate in Government Sector.
* Infrastructural development of Ayush Under-Graduate Institutions and Ayush Post-Graduate Institutions/add on PG/ Pharmacy/Para-Medical Courses.
* **Other Schemes and Bodies Under Ministry of AYUSH:**
* Ayurgyan Scheme to support Research & Innovation in Ayush.
* Ayurswasthya Scheme to support innovative proposals for strengthening Ayush competencies.
* Promotion of Information Education and Communication (IEC) in Ayush for awareness creation.
* 5 Research Councils.
* 12 National Institutes.
* 2 Commissions: NCISM & NCH.
* Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H).
* Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL).
* **Funding Details:**
* Details of fund allocated/released and utilized for the promotion of Ayush, State/UT-wise and year-wise, are given in Annexure-I.
* Details of funds under the IEC scheme are given in Annexure-II.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Citizens / General Public**
* **Impact:** Increased awareness and accessibility to AYUSH systems, potential for improved health outcomes through AYUSH treatments.
* **Action Required:** Utilize available AYUSH facilities and programs for healthcare needs.
**Stakeholder: State/UT Governments**
* **Impact:** Responsibility for implementing National AYUSH Mission and utilizing allocated funds effectively.
* **Action Required:** Develop and implement State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs), upgrade AYUSH facilities, and ensure proper utilization of funds.
**Stakeholder: AYUSH Professionals and Institutions**
* **Impact:** Opportunities for professional development, research, and infrastructure upgrades.
* **Action Required:** Participate in training programs, submit innovative research proposals, and utilize available resources for improving AYUSH education and research.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of AYUSH: The primary ministry responsible for promoting AYUSH systems in India.
National AYUSH Mission (NAM): A Centrally Sponsored Scheme for overall development & promotion of Ayush systems of medicine in the country.
Ayush: A collective term for traditional Indian systems of medicine including Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush): Existing Ayush dispensaries and Sub health Centres, upgraded as Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush).
National Sample Survey 79th Round: An All-India survey conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to assess the awareness and usage of Ayush systems.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AYUSH
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1122
TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025
Promotion of AYUSH
1122. Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan:
Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:
a. the details of National Statistics relating to the performance of the Ayurveda, Yoga and
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in the country during the last
five years, years-wise, State-wise and Stream-wise;
b. the steps taken by the Government to promote use of AYUSH system, instead of
allopathy and make AYUSH more preferred system of healthcare in the country; and
c. the details of funds allocated and utilized for the promotion of AYUSH in the country
during the last five years, State/UT-wise and year-wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH
(SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a): The first exclusive All-India survey on Ayush was conducted by the Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) during July, 2022 to June, 2023 as a part of the
National Sample Survey 79th Round. The survey found out that awareness of the Ayush
system of medicine stands at 94.8% in rural areas and 96% in urban areas, while 46.3% of
rural people and 52.9% of urban people reported using Ayush for the prevention or treatment
of ailments during the past 365 days. According to the National Sample Survey 79th Round,
the most prominent reasons reported by the households who have used Ayush during last 365
days are found to be following:
7 out of 10 households believe that Ayush medicines are effective
6 out of 10 households have faith or believe in Ayush
5 out of 10 households believe side effects are negligible
4 out of 10 households used Ayush because of
satisfying previous experiences, or
the raw materials are easily available, or
it was well known to local people
3 out of 10 households used Ayush because of
1 tradition or culture of using Ayush, or
the fact that Ayush strengthens and revitalizes body, or
Ayush medicines are inexpensive
2 out of 10 households used Ayush because of
availability of individualized personal care in Ayush, or
overall well-being/complete care
Further, National Ayush Mission- Ministry of Ayush is implementing Centrally Sponsored
Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) through State/ UT government and support them
by providing financial assistance for promotion & development of Ayush systems.
Major Activities from 2014-15 to 2024-25 supported under National Ayush Mission -
203 units supported for setting up of Integrated Ayush hospitals.
518 Ayush Hospitals and 6234 Ayush dispensaries have been supported for Up-
gradation of infrastructure and other facilities.
2387 PHCs, 746 CHCs and 319 DHs have been supported under co-location for
recurring assistance of medicines and contingency on an average in each year.
1157 Ayush Hospitals and 12677 Ayush dispensaries have been supported for supply
of essential Ayush medicines on an average in each year.
21 units supported for establishment of New Ayush Educational Institutions.
78 Under-Graduate and 46 Post-Graduate Ayush Educational Institutes have been
supported for Upgradation of infrastructure, Library and other things.
383 units supported for establishment of New Ayush Dispensaries.
1429 Ayush Grams have been supported.
12500 Ayush Dispensaries/Health Sub Health Centres have been upgraded to
Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush). Further, as reported by State/UT Governments
33.95 Cr beneficiaries availed services from these Centers from 2022-23 to 2024-25.
Under different Ayush Public Health Programs 39642 Units have been supported from
2022-23 to 2024-25. As reported by State/UT Governments 18.95 lakhs beneficiaries
availed services under these Ayush Public Health Programs during 2024-25.
(b): Ministry of Ayush is implementing Centrally Sponsored scheme of National Ayush
Mission (NAM) for overall development & promotion of Ayush systems of medicine in the
country by providing financial assistance to them for different activities proposed through
State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per the provisions of NAM guideline.
2The Mission inter-alia makes provision for following activities:
i. Operationalization of Ayush Health & Wellness Centres (AHWCs), now renamed as
Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush), by upgrading existing Ayush dispensaries and
Sub health Centres.
ii. Co-location of Ayush facilities at Primary Health Centres (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.
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 Programs.
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.
Ministry of Ayush implements a Central Sector Scheme namely Ayurgyan
Scheme with the aim to support Research & Innovation in Ayush through Extra Mural
Research activities and Education by providing academic activities, training, capacity
building etc. The scheme has three components viz. (i) Capacity Building &
Continuing Medical Education (CME) in Ayush (ii) Research & Innovation in Ayush
and (iii) Ayurveda Biology Integrated Health Research (ABIHR).
Ministry of Ayush implements the Central Sector Scheme namely
Ayurswasthya Scheme with the aim to support creative and innovative proposals for
establishment and up-gradation of both functions and facilities of reputed institutions
to strengthen competencies of Ayush professionals in Education technology, Research
& innovation and such other fields necessary for promotion of Ayush at national as
well as international level through its component viz Centre of Excellence (CoE).
Ministry of Ayush also implements the Central Sector Scheme for Promotion
of Information Education and Communication (IEC) in Ayush to create awareness
regarding Ayush system of medicines. This scheme aims to reach out to all sections of
the population across the country. It provides assistance for organizing National/ State
Arogya Fairs, Yoga Fests/ Utsavs, Ayurveda Parvs, etc. The Ministry also undertakes
Multi-Media, Print Media Campaigns for creating awareness about the Ayush
systems.
Apart from this, under Ministry of Ayush, there are 05 Research Councils, 12
National Institutes, 02 Commissions i.e. National Commission for Indian System of
Medicine (NCISM) & National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH),
Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H)
3(Subordinate office) and Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited
(IMPCL) (Public Sector Undertaking).
(c): The details of fund allocated/released and utilized for the promotion of Ayush in
the country during the last five year, State/UT-wise year wise is at Annexure-I.
Further, the details of funds under IEC scheme is as furnished at Annexure-II.
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4Annexure-I
The details of fund allocated/released and utilized for the promotion of Ayush in the country during the last five year, State/UT-wise year wise
Rs. In Lakh
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Total
Name of States Allocated Utilized Allocated Utilized Allocated Utilized Allocated Expenditure Allocated Utilized Allocated Utilized
/UTs e
Central Central Central Central Central Central Central Central Central Central Central Central
Sl. No. Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share
released released released released released
Andaman & Ni
1 251.81 251.81 296.06 296.06 142.39 142.39 407.29 387.30 542.75 415.93 1640.29 1493.48
cobar Islands
2 Andhra Pradesh 385.40 385.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2497.19 874.77 2882.59 1260.17
Arunachal Prad
3 678.09 678.09 180.85 180.85 402.04 402.04 1186.04 1186.04 1498.84 1486.76 3945.86 3933.78
esh
4 Assam 347.15 347.15 639.52 639.52 1011.77 1011.77 3471.45 3471.45 6511.87 6511.87 11981.76 11981.76
5 Bihar 516.54 290.76 1686.08 1686.08 0.00 0.00 1161.06 430.44 0.00 0.00 3363.67 2407.28
6 Chandigarh 195.81 195.81 94.86 94.61 189.73 166.34 226.32 199.99 447.58 273.67 1154.31 930.41
7 Chhattisgarh 2691.07 2405.54 841.31 800.84 0.00 0.00 2151.43 1789.95 3194.06 1826.36 8877.86 6822.69
Dadra & Nagar
8 Haveli and Da 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 408.45 369.31 690.73 681.63 1099.18 1050.94
man & Diu
9 Delhi 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
10 Goa 65.99 65.99 218.99 218.99 142.29 142.29 628.30 580.90 610.67 598.20 1666.24 1606.36
11 Gujarat 244.01 189.09 466.93 450.54 1908.62 1636.52 2961.42 1810.12 2623.10 657.98 8204.08 4744.25
12 Haryana 3034.42 3033.54 647.70 624.34 1219.91 1219.91 3026.59 2823.46 1371.90 1365.07 9300.52 9066.32
Himachal Prade
13 494.94 494.94 1261.80 1261.80 3873.58 3873.58 3659.22 3552.32 2899.09 2440.16 12188.63 11622.80
sh
Jammu & Kash
14 2285.75 2285.75 1313.11 1313.11 4895.09 4895.09 7510.36 7510.36 4361.60 4361.60 20365.91 20365.90
mir
15 Jharkhand 0.00 0.00 1309.77 1309.77 7752.57 7752.57 2390.42 2390.42 3217.06 2435.08 14669.81 13887.84
16 Karnataka 2184.37 2081.90 1821.46 1798.63 1714.09 1590.78 5031.54 4753.98 6067.28 3120.65 16818.74 13345.94
17 Kerala 2337.59 2322.59 1153.39 1153. 39 4399.83 4296.58 7989.40 7617.27 11037.96 10294.74 26918.16 25684.57
18 Ladakh 0.00 0.00 187.45 187.45 72.27 72.27 47.32 47.32 190.29 181.94 497.32 488.98
19 Lakshadweep 19.61 19.61 64.26 64.26 116.32 116.32 332.01 332.01 220.48 198.15 752.67 730.35
5Rs. In Lakh
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Total
Name of States Allocated Utilized Allocated Utilized Allocated Utilized Allocated Expenditure Allocated Utilized Allocated Utilized
/UTs e
Sl. No.
Central Central Central Central Central Central Central Central Central Central Central Central
Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share
released released released released released
Madhya Prades
20 5608.63 5608.63 3123.20 3123.20 1716.00 1714.66 6120.00 5940.48 8169.59 6395.87 24737.42 22782.84
h
21 Maharashtra 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2235.54 1942.69 2681.16 1184.21 4916.69 3126.90
22 Manipur 571.72 563.04 170.04 134.99 1723.00 1663.34 0.00 0.00 1276.67 942.18 3741.43 3303.55
23 Mizoram 657.73 657.73 259.08 259.08 117.27 117.27 1057.86 1057.86 1101.48 1101.48 3193.42 3193.42
24 Meghalaya 247.97 247.97 609.78 609.78 796.84 796.84 1722.60 1684.48 1520.48 1228.88 4897.67 4567.95
25 Nagaland 1254.89 1254.89 232.27 232.27 495.78 495.78 1016.97 1016.97 1342.11 1342.11 4342.02 4342.02
26 Odisha 716.64 694.82 1075.38 1069.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2369.21 828.56 4161.23 2592.94
27 Puducherry 47.67 47.66 200.27 200.19 623.95 623.51 197.08 179.21 683.40 321.66 1752.37 1372.23
28 Punjab 89.77 89.77 527.28 527.28 0.00 0.00 109.85 77.73 1701.10 317.33 2428.00 1012.10
29 Rajasthan 2276.40 2183.86 3189.00 3014.94 0.00 0.00 3731.51 3021.79 15051.80 12584.79 24248.71 20805.39
30 Sikkim 350.44 350.44 99.30 99.30 626.06 626.06 492.37 492.37 434.78 434.78 2002.95 2002.95
31 Tamil Nadu 616.58 616.58 2348.27 2348.27 2428.69 2125.68 6635.76 6431.24 7380.32 5551.27 19409.62 17073.04
32 Telangana 0.00 0.00 3132.25 3132.25 0.00 0.00 1225.17 1225.17 2491.38 2338.68 6848.80 6696.10
33 Tripura 270.08 270.08 138.71 138.71 1030.90 1027.17 566.99 470.85 815.77 668.97 2822.45 2575.78
34 Uttar Pradesh 10373.86 10373.86 13809.72 13602.99 14437.60 14006.11 12418.60 11925.30 13903.18 6571.09 64942.95 56479.34
35 Uttarakhand 656.46 656.46 2622.50 2622.50 1855.80 1855.80 3234.38 3234.38 2441.12 2441.12 10810.26 10810.26
36 West Bengal 247.35 247.34 2118.05 2118.05 1056.58 1030.16 3379.39 3161.91 2308.43 1093.15 9109.79 7650.59
Total 39718.72 38911.08 45838.63 45313.57 54748.94 53400.81 86732.67 81115.04 113654.42 83070.70 340693.38 301811.20
6Annexure-II
Rs. In Crore
Year BUDGET REVISED ACTUAL
ESTIMATES ESTIMATES EXPENDITURE
(BE) (RE) (AE)
2018-19 34 64 63.49
2019-20 52.6 44.5 43.34
2020-21 44.5 22.7 20.94
2021-22 27.5 29.54 27.21
2022-23 43.88 55.4 51.6
2023-24 41 39.85 30.47
2024-25 43.2 33.12 29.82
2025-26 43.2 73.2 31.059
The details of funds last five (5) and current year budget of IEC Scheme
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