Modi govt hikes budget of AYUSH Ministry to promote evidence-based research, allocation to Ayurveda institute doubles

The budget has also emphasized promoting evidence-based research in Ayush systems through Ayush research councils. The increasing budget allocation to Ayush research councils and institutes reflected the same commitment.

 

The MoAYUSH is responsible for promoting education and research in Indian systems of medicine (Ayurveda, Yoga and naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy).

 

 

 

Budget allocation to centrally sponsored National Ayush Mission (NAM) has got a 50 per cent increase in allocation from Rs 800 cores to Rs 1200 crores. NAM is majorly focused on providing cost-effective Ayush Services with universal access through the up-gradation of Ayush Hospitals and Dispensaries, comprehensive primary health care through upgrading health care facilities such as Health & Wellness Centers (HWC), and co-location of Ayush facilities at PHCs, CHCs & DHs.

 

NAM also supports the cultivation of medical plants, production of quality and standardized ingredients for the supply of Ayush, integration of medicinal plants in farming systems and increasing export of value-added items of medicinal plants.

 

The Institute for Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, which was set up to popularise Ayurveda and also offers degree courses, has had its allocation nearly doubled, to ₹150.13 crore. Autonomous bodies under the Ministry, including the Central Councils for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH) have received trivial hikes.