Union Ayush Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav announced that the government is working on state-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) to integrate AYUSH systems more effectively into public healthcare. Speaking at the National Ayush Mission summit at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), he emphasized the need for localized frameworks to meet regional health needs and strengthen AYUSH infrastructure nationwide.
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Key Highlights
- AYUSH Expansion: Since 2014, over 12,500 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have been established, shifting focus from curative to preventive care.
- Quality Standards: In March 2024, Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) for AYUSH facilities were introduced, covering infrastructure, workforce, medicines, branding, and clinical standards.
- Ayurveda Day: To be celebrated annually on 23 September with the theme “Ayurveda for People and Planet”. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the celebration.
- New Initiatives:
- A Project Management Unit (PMU) launched at AIIA to support AYUSH treatment access through insurance.
- The Ayurvidya Advanced Centre, a digital learning hub for Ayurvedic education, was inaugurated.
Expert Insights
- Dr. V. K. Paul (NITI Aayog) called AYUSH critical to India’s health roadmap and urged raising life expectancy from 71 to 85+ years.
- Secretary Rajesh Kotecha highlighted Har Ghar Ayuryog, a campaign to take Yoga and Ayurveda practices into every household.
Conclusion: With state-specific SOPs, quality benchmarks, and new initiatives, the government is positioning AYUSH as a central pillar in India’s integrated healthcare future.
