Lok Sabha Question No. 4094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Promotion of AYUSH Medicine System
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Uday Pratap Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4094 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH March, 2021

## PROMOTION OF AYUSH M EDICINE SYSTEM

## 4094. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

Will  the  Minister  of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to increase  the  amount  fixed  for  major constructions under AYUSH mission and if so, the details ther eof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to provide any special  grant/assistance to start new AYUSH colleges in public sector and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  special  action plan  for  the  development  of  AYUSH system of medicinein the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reaction of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND AD DITIONAL CHARGE OF MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) : The  Central  Government  has  launched  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  National AYUSH Mission (NAM) implementing through States/UTs. Under NAM, financial assistance  has  been  provided  to  the  State/UT  Governments  for  overall  development AYUSH system which alsoincludes Infrastructural Development. The allocation of funds under NAM are based on the proposals reflected in the State Annual Action Plans (SAAP and resource - pool communicated to States/UTs as per the NAM guidelines.
- (b) : As per the NAM guideline t here is a provision for setting up of new Government AYUSH Educational Institution in the States/UTs where it is not available in Governm Sector. Accordingly, the States/UTs may avail financial assistance for setting up of Educational Institution by submitting suitable proposal through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per the provision of NAM guideline. The State/UT - wise number of units which has been supported for setting up of New AYUSH Educational  Institution is furnished Annexure.

(c ) & (d): Ministry  is  implementing  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  (CSS)  of  National AYUSH Mission (NAM) through State/UT Governments for development & promotion of AYUSH  system  in  the  Country. The  National  AYUSH  Mission  (NAM) inter - alia makes provision for the fo llowing: -

(i)   Co - location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centers (PHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs).

(ii) Supply of essential drugs to AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries.

(iii) Up gradation of exclusive State Govern ment AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries.

(iv) Setting up of up to 50 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital.

(v) Upgradation of State Government Educational Institutions.

(vi)Setting  up  of  new  State  Government  AYUSH  Educational  Institutions  including  Yog and Natu ropathy in the State where it is not available.

(vii)  Strengthening  of  State  Government/  Public  Sector  Undertaking  (PSU)  Ayurveda Siddha,  Unani  and  Homoeopathy  (ASU&H)  Pharmacies  and  Drug  Testing  Laboratories (DTL).

(viii) Cultivation and Promotion of Med icinal Plants.

(ix)  Upgradation  of  Health  facilities  (AYUSH  Dispensaries  and  Health  sub - centers)  into AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre.

## Annexure

## The State/UT wise number of units which has been supported for setting up of New AYUSH Educational Institutions

| Sl. No.   | Name of State/ UT   |   No. of AYUSH Educational Institutions |   Central Share released(Rs.in Lakhs) |
|-----------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| 1         | Andhra Pradesh      |                                       1 |                                192    |
| 2         | Arunachal Pradesh   |                                       1 |                                199.99 |
| 3         | Karnataka           |                                       2 |                               1202.27 |
| 4         | Manipur             |                                       1 |                                348.49 |
| 5         | Sikkim              |                                       1 |                                637.79 |
| 6         | Haryana             |                                       2 |                                900    |
| 7         | Uttarakhand         |                                       1 |                                403.51 |
| 8         | West Bengal         |                                       1 |                                300    |
| 9         | Jammu & Kashmir     |                                       1 |                                216    |
| Total     | Total               |                                      11 |                               4400.05 |