Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Ayush Ministry Supports States for Traditional Medicine Development
The Indian government's Ministry of Ayush is helping states promote traditional medicines like Ayurveda.
They give money to states to build and improve facilities, like hospitals and wellness centers, that offer these treatments.
The Ministry also wants to help sell these medicines and treatments to other countries.
They've partnered with the World Health Organization to create a center in Jamnagar to spread knowledge about traditional medicine around the world.
They are also working to expand research and awareness about Ayush systems of medicine internationally through various schemes.
The Ministry of Ayush supports states for the promotion and development of traditional medicines.
The National Ayush Mission (NAM) provides grants-in-aid to state/UT governments.
NAM funds activities like operationalizing Ayush Health and Wellness Centres and co-locating Ayush facilities.
The Ministry has a scheme to boost the export of AYUSH products and services.
The Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Jamnagar promotes traditional medicine globally.
- Who
- The Ministry of Ayush is implementing the National Ayush Mission.
- What
- The Ministry of Ayush is supporting the promotion and development of traditional medicines.
- When
- The information was provided in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
- Where
- In India, with a focus on the activities and initiatives by the Ministry of Ayush.
- Why
- To promote and develop traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.
- Ministry
- Ayush
- Scheme
- National Ayush Mission (NAM)
- Purpose of NAM
- Promotion and development of Ayush systems of medicine
- International Cooperation Scheme
- For promotion of AYUSH products and services export
- Global Centre
- Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Jamnagar