Ayush Ministry’s Decadal Milestones Unveiled by Shri Shripad Naik

The Ministry of Ayush has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, emerging as a global leader in traditional medicine. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since its inception in 2014, the Ministry has achieved significant milestones in public health, education, research, and economic growth. Aligning its initiatives with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Ministry has effectively integrated traditional Indian medicine into mainstream healthcare, enhanced global outreach, and promoted economic sustainability.

Key Achievements of the Ministry of Ayush (2014-2024)

Expanding Ayush Infrastructure

• Registered Practitioners: Over 755,780 practitioners.
• Education: 886 undergraduate and 251 postgraduate colleges with 59,643 UG and 7,450 PG seats annually.
• Healthcare Network: 3,844 hospitals and 36,848 dispensaries (government and private).
• National Institutes: Satellite centers of AIIA, NIUM, and NIH inaugurated in 2022, adding 400 education seats and 550 beds.

Research and Innovation

• Studies: 43,000+ research papers hosted on the Ayush Research Portal.
• COVID-19 Innovations: Development of AYUSH-64 and Kabasur Kudineer for pandemic management.
• Collaborations: Partnerships with CSIR, ICMR, and AIIMS to establish Centers of Excellence.

Technology Integration

• Digital Initiatives: Ayush Grid, e-Sanjeevani telemedicine, and AI integration.
• Telemedicine: Enhanced accessibility to healthcare in remote regions.

Global Outreach and Partnerships

• MoUs: 24 country-level and 48 institutional MoUs, including 15 academic chairs for global Ayush promotion.
• Global Recognition: Establishment of WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar; Ayush recognized in ICD-11 (2024).
• Medical Tourism: Introduction of Ayush Visa and Heal in India portal.

Economic Impact

• Market Growth: Expanded from USD 2.85 billion (2014) to USD 43.4 billion (2023).
• Exports: Doubled from USD 1.09 billion to USD 2.16 billion.
• MSME Support: Strengthened sector growth through startups and small enterprises.

Milestones of International Yoga Day

• IDY Inception: Declared by UN on December 11, 2014; first celebrated on June 21, 2015.
• Innovations: Guardian Ring of Yoga (2022), Ocean Ring of Yoga, and Yoga Bharatmala (2023).
• Participation: Expanded to 24.53 crore participants in IDY 2024.

Key National AYUSH Mission (NAM) Achievements

• Infrastructure Support: 167 new hospitals and upgrades to 416 hospitals and 5,036 dispensaries.
• Essential Supplies: Annual medicine supply to 996 hospitals and 12,405 dispensaries.
• Health & Wellness Centres: 12,500 centers operationalized nationwide.

Education Reforms

• Legislative Framework: NCISM Act, 2020 for quality Ayush education.
• Programs: Ayurgyan and SMART training modules for workforce development.

Recent Initiatives (2024)

• 9th Ayurveda Day: Participated by 150+ countries, focusing on “Ayurveda Innovations for Global Health.”
• Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan: Nationwide campaign for preventive healthcare, involving 4.7 lakh volunteers.