**Executive Summary:**
The Ministry of AYUSH is actively promoting traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy both within India and globally. This is primarily achieved through the National Ayush Mission (NAM) and the Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for Ayush (IC Scheme). Key initiatives involve financial support, infrastructure development, international collaborations, and the establishment of knowledge hubs.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **National Ayush Mission (NAM):**
* A centrally sponsored scheme implemented through State/UT Governments.
* Provides grants-in-aid to States/UTs based on State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs).
* Supports activities including:
* Operationalization of Ayush Health Wellness Centres (AHWCs), renamed Ayushman Arogya Mandir Ayush.
* Colocation of Ayush facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and District Hospitals (DHs).
* Upgradation of existing Government Ayush Hospitals and Dispensaries.
* Construction of new Ayush Dispensaries and Hospitals (up to 50 beds).
* Supply of essential drugs to Government Ayush facilities.
* Ayush Public Health Programs and Ayush Gram initiatives.
* Behavior Change Communication (BCC) activities.
* Establishment of new Ayush colleges and infrastructural development of existing institutions.
* **International Cooperation (IC) Scheme:**
* Supports Indian Ayush drug manufacturers and service providers to boost exports.
* Facilitates international promotion and recognition of AYUSH systems.
* Fosters interaction of stakeholders and market development.
* Promotes academics and research through AYUSH Academic Chairs and training programs.
* Includes 25 Country-to-Country MoUs, 15 Ayush Chair MoUs, and 52 Institute-to-Institute MoUs.
* **Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC):**
* Established in Jamnagar in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO).
* Serves as a key knowledge hub for evidence-based Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM).
* **Other Central Sector Schemes:**
* Ayush Oushadhi Gunavatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY).
* Promotion of Information, Education and Communication (IEC).
* Scheme for Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants (CDSMMP).
* Ayurswasthaya Yojana.
* Ayurgyan.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **State/UT Governments:**
* *Impact:* Receive financial assistance to promote and develop Ayush systems through NAM.
* *Action Required:* Submit State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) to access grants-in-aid and implement NAM guidelines.
* **Indian Ayush Drug Manufacturers and Service Providers:**
* *Impact:* Receive support to boost exports of AYUSH products and services through the IC Scheme.
* *Action Required:* Engage with the Ministry of AYUSH to leverage opportunities for international promotion and market development.
* **AYUSH Academic and Research Institutions:**
* *Impact:* Benefit from infrastructural development and opportunities for international collaboration.
* *Action Required:* Participate in collaborative programs, establish AYUSH Academic Chairs in foreign countries, and promote awareness through training workshops and symposiums.
* **Citizens:**
* *Impact:* Improved access to Ayush healthcare facilities and services, including AHWCs and collocated facilities.
* *Action Required:* Utilize available Ayush services and participate in Ayush Public Health Programs and Behavior Change Communication (BCC) activities.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of AYUSH: The Indian government ministry responsible for developing and promoting traditional medicine systems.
Ayurveda: A traditional Indian system of medicine.
Yoga: A traditional Indian practice involving physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines.
Unani: A traditional system of medicine originating in ancient Greece and practiced in India.
Siddha: A traditional system of medicine originating in South India.
Homoeopathy: A system of alternative medicine.
National Ayush Mission (NAM): A centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of AYUSH to promote the development of AYUSH systems.
Jamnagar, Gujarat: Location of the Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC).
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AYUSH
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1068
TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025
Promotion of Traditional System of Medicines
1068. Shri Zia Ur Rehman:
Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has undertaken any initiatives to promote traditional systems of
medicines like Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy both in the country and
globally; and
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of key programmes, collaborations and policy measures initiated in this regard
during the last three years?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH
(SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a) to (c) Ministry of Ayush is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush
Mission (NAM) through State/UT Governments and supporting their efforts for promotion and
overall development of Ayush including Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy in the
country. Under NAM, grant-in-aid is being provided to the State /UT Governments against their
proposals received through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per the provisions of NAM
guidelines. The NAM inter-alia makes provision for following activities:
(i) Operationalization of Ayush Health & Wellness Centres (AHWCs) now renamed as
Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush).
(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)Ayush Gram
1(ix)Behavior Change Communication (BCC)
(x) Establishment of new Ayush colleges in the States where availability of AYUSH
teaching institutions is inadequate in Government Sector.
(xi) Infrastructural development of Ayush Under-Graduate Institutions and Ayush Post-
Graduate Institutions/add on PG/ Pharmacy/Para-Medical Courses.
Ministry of Ayush developed the Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of International
Cooperation for Ayush (IC Scheme). Under this scheme, Ministry of Ayush provides support to
Indian Ayush drug Manufacturers/ Ayush Service providers to give boost to the export of
AYUSH products and services; facilitates the International promotion, development and
recognition of AYUSH systems of medicine; foster interaction of stakeholders and market
development of AYUSH at international level; promote academics and research through the
establishment of AYUSH Academic Chairs in foreign countries and holding training
workshop/symposiums for promoting and strengthening awareness and interest about Ayush
Systems of Medicine at international level including Ayurveda.
Under the IC Scheme, 25 Country to Country Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs),
15 Ayush Chair MoUs and 52 Institute to Institute level MoUs have been signed. Further, Global
Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) established at Jamnagar in partnership with the World
Health Organization, is a key step in promoting traditional medicine. It will serve as a key
knowledge hub for evidence-based Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine
(TCIM) on a global scale.
Apart from this, Ministry of Ayush is implementing Central Sector Schemes providing
financial assistance for promotion of Ayush systems of medicine in the country namely, Ayush
Oushadhi Gunavatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY), Promotion of
Information, Education and Communication (IEC), Scheme for Conservation, Development and
Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants (CDSMMP), Ayurswasthaya Yojana and
Ayurgyan.
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