Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released first All-India survey on AYUSH

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Survey was conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) from July 2022 to June 2023.

Survey collects information on awareness of people about Ayush system of medicine and uses of Ayush for prevention or treatment of ailments.

Key findings

Around 95% of rural population and 96% of urban population aged 15 years and above are aware of Ayush.
Ayush is predominantly used for rejuvenation (preventive) purpose followed by therapeutic (curative) treatment.
During 2022-23, use of Ayush and average expenditure incurred per person for prevention or treatment of ailments is more in urban areas than rural areas.

It represents traditional system of healthcare, namely, Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy.
India is 2nd largest exporter of Ayurveda and alternative medicine globally.
Benefits of AYUSH: Negligible side effects, Cost-effective treatment, Individualized personal care, complement modern medicine, etc.

Slower healing compared to allopathic treatment.
Lack of qualitative graduation and post-graduation courses.
Limited Research Centres of AYUSH in India.
Raw material-related issues such as lower supplies, degrading quality, etc.
Lot of infrastructure remains unutilized like hospital beds, health human resource, AYUSH hospitals and dispensaries, etc.

National Ayush Mission, launched in 2014 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under Ministry of AYUSH, to strengthen, improve and provide Ayush healthcare services throughout the country.
Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit (GAIIS) 2022 held at Gandhinagar (Gujarat) to promote agreements, and mutual research and increase Ayush reach globally.
WHO - Global Center for Traditional Medicine was established in Jamnagar (Gujarat) to accelerate global progress in Traditional Medicine.
Others: Three National Ayush Institutes of Eminence in Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy, AYUSH Visa, etc.