AIIA Boosts Ayush Insurance and Research Collaboration

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has taken a major step towards strengthening insurance access and scientific research in the Ayush sector. On 10 October 2025, AIIA hosted key figures from the insurance and academic sectors to further its mission of integrating traditional Indian medicine with modern healthcare frameworks. The discussions and partnerships formed during this engagement aim to make Ayush systems—including Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy—more accessible, credible, and policy-aligned within India’s healthcare and insurance landscape.

Policy Push for Inclusion

• India’s healthcare regulators have emphasized the need to integrate Ayush treatments into insurance schemes, making traditional healthcare systems more widely available. Following IRDAI’s directive in 2024, Ayush coverage is now expected in health insurance policies across the country.
• The need for structured policy support, claim management, and empanelment protocols prompted the Ministry of Ayush to form expert committees and implementation units like the one established at AIIA.

The Project Management Unit (PMU)

• AIIA has launched a dedicated Project Management Unit for handling Ayush insurance-related matters.
• This PMU will serve as a central node to ensure timely execution, transparency, and smooth coordination among stakeholders such as insurance firms, hospitals, and government bodies.
• It aims to simplify processes like treatment verification, claims processing, and patient awareness, ensuring that Ayush insurance benefits reach the public efficiently and equitably.

Key Takeaways

• AIIA has launched a PMU for Ayush insurance policy execution.
• Date: October 10, 2025 — high-level meetings were held to advance Ayush insurance and research.
• Key Figures: Prof. P.K. Prajapati (AIIA), Prof. B.K. Misra (Ayush Insurance Group), Dr. S. Srivastava (MRIIRS).
• Main Goals: Insurance integration, public awareness, and scientific research collaboration in the Ayush sector.