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The Ministry of Ayush is the specialized central ministry responsible for the development, education, scientific research, quality control, and propagation of traditional and alternative healthcare systems in India: Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy. Established to integrate holistic traditional wellness into mainstream public health delivery, the Ministry collaborates closely with the National Health Mission. Through the Centrally Sponsored National Ayush Mission (NAM), the Ministry upgrades Ayush dispensaries into Ayush Health and Wellness Centres (Ayushman Arogya Mandir - Ayush), establishes specialized Ayush hospitals, and promotes medicinal plant cultivation among farmers. The Ministry also oversees the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine, enforces clinical standards, supports international Yoga day observances, and provides research grants to Ayush academic institutions.
The Ministry of Ayush is the specialized central ministry responsible for the development, education, scientific research, quality control, and propagation of traditional and alternative healthcare systems in India: Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy. Established to integrate holistic traditional wellness into mainstream public health delivery, the Ministry collaborates closely with the National Health Mission. Through the Centrally Sponsored National Ayush Mission (NAM), the Ministry upgrades Ayush dispensaries into Ayush Health and Wellness Centres (Ayushman Arogya Mandir - Ayush), establishes specialized Ayush hospitals, and promotes medicinal plant cultivation among farmers. The Ministry also oversees the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine, enforces clinical standards, supports international Yoga day observances, and provides research grants to Ayush academic institutions.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 14 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Ministry of Ayush on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Ministry of Ayush. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Ministry of Ayush administers 14 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including AYURSWASTHYA Yojana, AYURSWASTHYA Yojana - Centre of Excellence (CoE) Scheme, Ayush Ahar Initiative (Traditional Nutritional Food Formulations & Wellness), and 11 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Ministry of Ayush's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://ayush.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Ministry of Ayush is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Ministry of Ayush can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
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Ministry of Ayush
Central health scheme offering financial grants up to Rs. 10 Crore for establishing Centres of Excellence (CoE) in Ayush tertiary hospitals and funding community health interventions for anemia and geriatric care.
Ministry of Ayush
Central grants up to ₹10 Crore for tertiary Ayush hospitals, universities, and research institutes to establish Centres of Excellence in Ayush healthcare.
Ministry of Ayush
Standardization, nutritional labeling, and public distribution of traditional Ayurvedic healthy recipes and fortified foods.
Ministry of Ayush
National integrated digital network connecting 12,500+ Ayush wellness centres, hospitals, and registered practitioners available across districts in All India.
Ministry of Ayush
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences initiative providing research fellowships and studentship grants (₹50,000 SPARK grants) to promote scientific research among Ayurvedic students and scientists.
Ministry of Ayush
Research project grants up to ₹70 Lakh for clinical trials and evidence-based homeopathic validation for eligible citizen families across All India.
Ministry of Ayush
Free Unani medical OPDs, mobile clinics, and herbal medicines in tribal, backward, and SC/ST habitations supporting beneficiaries across All India.
Ministry of Ayush
Ministry of Ayush scheme supporting in-situ and ex-situ conservation of endangered medicinal plants, herbal gardens, livelihood promotion, and post-harvest infrastructure.
Ministry of Ayush
Central sector initiative promoting India as a global wellness hub (Heal in India), offering interest subvention for setting up super-specialty Ayush hospitals and Ayush Visa integration for foreign patients.
Ministry of Ayush
Flagship central healthcare mission upgrading 12,500 dispensaries into Ayush Health and Wellness Centres, providing 100% free consultation and essential medicines across traditional medical systems.
Ministry of Ayush
Free traditional Siddha consultations, herbal medicines, Kayakarpam longevity care, and Varmam physical therapies available across districts in All India.
Ministry of Ayush
Free Himalayan traditional Sowa-Rigpa pulse diagnosis, herbal medicine dispensaries, and wellness camps supporting citizen beneficiaries nationwide.
Ministry of Ayush
Ministry of Ayush central surveillance initiative coordinated by All India Institute of Ayurveda to monitor, evaluate, and report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy drugs.
Ministry of Ayush
Financial stipends, sports kits, and national competition circuits recognizing Yogasana as an official competitive medal sport.