Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Budget 2026 Boosts Traditional and Allied Health
The AYUSH Minister, Prataprao Jadhav, is very happy with the new budget.
The government has given a lot of money, Rs 4,408 crore, to improve traditional medicine like Ayurveda, Yoga, and others.
This money will help build new schools, research centers, and make sure the medicines are good quality.
The minister says this will help people all over India and make India a leader in traditional medicine around the world.
The budget also focuses on making sure old wisdom and new science work together to make people healthier.
Additionally, professors from the Indian School of Business (ISB) praised the budget for its provision to upgrade and establish new institutions for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).
They said this is important because India needs more healthcare workers who can take care of patients outside of hospitals, especially with the increasing use of digital technologies.
They also warned that the quality of education for these professionals should not be compromised.
Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav commended the Union Budget 2026 for its focus on traditional medicine.
The budget allocated Rs 4,408 crore to the Ministry of AYUSH to strengthen holistic healthcare.
Key initiatives include establishing new All India Institute of Ayurveda and upgrading pharmacies and drug testing labs.
The budget aims to promote global outreach and collaborations in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy.
The government's vision is to position India as a global hub of wellness and traditional medicine.
Professor Sarang Deo from ISB welcomed the budget's provision to upgrade and establish new institutions for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).
Professor Prasanna Tantri from ISB described the Budget as broadly reasonable amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.
- Who
- Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav and ISB professors Sarang Deo and Prasanna Tantri
- What
- Praised the Union Budget 2026 for its focus on AYUSH and Allied Health Professionals
- When
- February 1, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi and Hyderabad
- Why
- To strengthen holistic healthcare, promote traditional medicine, and expand the healthcare workforce
- Budget Allocation for AYUSH
- Rs 4,408 crore
- Minister
- Prataprao Jadhav
- Key AYUSH Initiatives
- New AIIA institutes, upgraded pharmacies, WHO centre
- AYUSH Focus Areas
- Education, research, global outreach
- Government Vision for AYUSH
- Health for All, Viksit Bharat
- Civilizational Ethos
- Swasth Bharat, Sampann Bharat
- Budget Allocation for AHPs
- Upgrade and establish new institutions in 10 selected disciplines
- ISB Professor
- Sarang Deo, Deputy Dean (Faculty & Research) and Executive Director, Max Institute of Healthcare Management
- AHPs Focus Areas
- Home care, long-term nursing, rehabilitation, senior living facilities
- ISB Professor's Stance on Budget
- Broadly reasonable amid challenging macroeconomic environment
