Expanding Ayush Infrastructure: India has over 755,780 registered Ayush practitioners, supported by 886 undergraduate and 251 postgraduate colleges.
- Additionally, three advanced National Ayush Institutes have been established to enhance education and healthcare in the Ayush sector.
Research and Innovation: The Ayush Research Portal hosts over 43,000 studies.
- Key developments like AYUSH-64 and Kabasur Kudineer were introduced for COVID-19 management.
Economic Impact: The Ayush market has grown from USD 2.85 billion in 2014 to USD 43.4 billion in 2023, with exports increasing from USD 1.09 billion to USD 2.16 billion.
Technology Integration: Digital platforms like Ayush Grid, e-Sanjeevani, and Ayush Telemedicine have improved healthcare access, especially in remote areas.
- International Day of Yoga (IDY): Achieved global recognition, with 24.53 crore participants in 2024.
National Ayush Mission (NAM): launched the Centrally Sponsored Scheme in 2014.

About National AYUSH Mission (NAM)

It was launched to promote and develop traditional medical systems: Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy.
Objective:
- Increasing accessibility to Ayush services
- Promoting the cultivation of medicinal plants used in these systems
- Strengthening educational institutions for Ayush
- Creating awareness about the benefits of Ayush practices
Tenure: Till 2026.

Steps taken by India to promote Traditional Medicines

International Cooperation: 24 MoUs with countries and 48 institute-level MoUs and the Ayush Visa and Heal in India portal for medical tourism.
Quality Assurance and Certifications: introduced the Ayush Mark and Ayush Premium Mark certification programs for Ayush products.
- Provided WHO Good Manufacturing Practices-Certified Manufacturing Units for Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products (COPP) certifications to 31 Ayurvedic drug manufacturers to facilitate international trade.
WHO Collaboration: India signed an agreement with WHO to establish the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, with a US$ 85 million commitment.
Capacity Building: The Champion Sector Services Scheme (CSSS) was launched to develop skilled human resources in the AYUSH sector and promote medical value travel services.
Education Reforms: Under the NCISM Act, 2020, the government established the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and National Commission for Homeopathy (NCH) to improve education and practice standards.
AYURGYAN Scheme: To enhance and develop capacity in the Ayush healthcare sector.
Policy Support: MoUs with various government departments to support infrastructure development, research, and the promotion of AYUSH practices.
- For ex- establishment of the Strategic Policy and Facilitation Bureau (SPFB) to facilitate investment in the AYUSH sector.

Quality Control and Standardization:
- Invest in advanced labs and testing protocols.
- Develop systems for reporting adverse events with Ayush medicines.
- Conduct regular post-marketing surveillance for safety and efficacy.
- Align Ayush quality standards with global benchmarks like WHO.
Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Increase funding for clinical research on Ayush therapies, focusing on chronic diseases and prevention.
- Use local health data for large-scale epidemiological studies, with improved infrastructure and training.
Bridging the Integration Gap
- Develop referral pathways and collaboration protocols between Ayush and allopathic systems.
- Integrate Ayush practitioners into primary healthcare teams and community health campaigns.
Addressing Delays: By creating action plans for Ayush Health and Wellness Centres (AHWCs), providing training, financial incentives, and streamlining processes with technology.
Consumer Confidence and Advocacy
- Promote responsible advertising and educate patients on the safe use of Ayush medicines.
- Encourage private insurance companies to cover Ayush treatments like Panchkarma where applicable.