Lok Sabha Question No. 5697 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-26
Subject: AYUSH Schemes
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeshwara

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 5697 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH JULY, 2019

## AYUSH SCHEMES

## 5697. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  the  Ayush  schemes  under  implementation  in  the  country  particular Karnataka;
- (b) whether the Government has made adequate publicity for th ese schemes for information of general public, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  details  of  monitoring  mechanism  available  with  the  Government  to  ensure  pr implementation of these schemes; and
- (d) the manner at which the Karnataka has fared in the implementation of these schemes?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) : Government of India is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) for promotion and development of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha  and  Homoeopathy  (AYUSH)  in  the  country  including  Karnataka. A  brief  about  the Scheme is furnished at Annexure.

Further, Ministry of AYUSH is also implementing the following Central Sector Schemes since 12 th Plan:

1. Central  Sector  Scheme  for  promotion  of  informatio n, educatio n, and  communication (IEC) in AYUSH: Under Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) in AYUSH, the Ministry takes up initiatives for propagation, promoti and  awareness  of  AYUSH  systems  of  medicine  by  organizing  Arogya  Fairs,  Yoga  Fests, Ayurveda P arvs, Conferences, Exhibitions, Seminars, Workshops, Symposium, and celebration of  important  days  viz.  International  Day  of  Yoga,  Ayurveda  Day,  Unani  Day,  Siddha  Da Naturopathy  Day  and  Homoeopathy  Day  and  also  undertaking  publicity  activities  throug

ele ctronic  media,  print  media  and  social  media  amongst  the  citizens  all  over  the  co including Karnataka.

- 2.Central  Sector  Scheme  of  Centres  of  Excellence  (CoE): -This  Scheme  aims  to  support reputed  AYUSH  knowledge  institutions  in  Non - Governmental/Privat e  Sector  engaged  in  the activities of Clinical research, Nursing hospitals and homes, Fundamental research based Fundamentals  of  AYUSH,  Inter - disciplinary  research  in  pharmacy  or  product  development, bridging AYUSH and modern science, AYUSH Informat ics etc., to upgrade their functions and facilities to levels of excellence including Karnataka .
3. Central  Sector  Scheme  for  Promotion  of  AYUSH  interventions  in  Public  Health Initiatives  (PHI): -The  main  aim  of  the  scheme  is of  the  roll  out  of  only proven  AYUSH interventions for improving health Status of the population through AYUSH interventions.
- 4.Central Sector Scheme of Continuing Medical Education (CME): -The main purpose of this Scheme is to encourageAYUSH personnel to undergo need - based pro fessional training and bridge the knowledge gaps .
5. Central Sector Scheme of Extra Mural Research (EMR): -Extra Mural Research (EMR) is designed to encourage Research & Development in priority areas based on disease burden alignment to National Health Programme. It also aims to utilize the vast research infrastruct available  within  the  country  for  standardization  and  validation  of  classical  drugs.  It grant - in - aid  to  Medical,  Scientific  and  Research  &  Development  Institutions,  Universit I nstitutional department of Government and Private sector including Karnataka .
- (b) : Health being a State subject, publicity of schemes comes under the purview of respe State/UT Governments. However, Ministry of AYUSH is providing Grant - in - aid to States/UTs for different activities including Information, Education and Communication (IEC) for whi States/UTs are required to project their requirements in State Annual Action Plan of Ce Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM).
- (c)& (d) : There  are  provisions  for  3 rd Party  Evaluation  for  Centre  Sector  Schemes  and Centrally Sponsored Schemes implemented by Ministry of AYUSH. In addition, periodic revie meeti ngs are taken by Ministry of AYUSH to monitor the progress made by the Sta tes/ UTs. However, Health being a State subject, the implementation of Schemes comes under purview respective State/UT Governments.

## Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission:

The Government of India has approved and notified National AYUSH Mission (NAM) on  29.09.2014  which  envisages  better  access  to  AYUSH  services,  strengthening  of  AYUSH educational institutions, facilitate the enforcement of quality control of Ayurveda, Si and Unani & Homoeopathy (ASU &H) drugs and sustainable availability of ASU & H raw - materials in the States/UTs.

The National AYUSH Mission (NAM) inter - alia makes provision for the following: -

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

(ii) Up gradation of exclusive State Government AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries.

- (iii) Setting up of up to 50 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital.
- (iv) Upgradation of State Go v rnment Educational Institutions.

(v) Setting up of new State Government AYUSH Educational Institutions including Yoga an Naturopathy in the State where it is not available.

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

(vii) Cultivation and Promotion of Medicinal Plants.

(vi ii )  Under  the  flexible  components  of  the  scheme  of  NAM,  provision  has  been  made  fo following activities:

- a) A YUSH Wellness Centres including Yoga & Naturopathy
- b) Tele - medicine
- c) Sports Medicine through AYUSH
- d) Innovations in AYUSH including Public Private Partnership
- e) Reimbursement of Testing charges
- f) IEC activities
- g) Research & Development in areas related to Medicinal P lants
- h) Voluntary certification scheme: Project based.
- i) Market Promotion, Market intelligence & buy back interventions
- j) Crop Insurance for Medicinal Plants .

## Annexure