Lok Sabha Question No. 4159 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: AYUSH Packages for Non-Communicable Diseases
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato, Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Dr. Nishikant Dubey, Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara, Shri Manish Jaiswal, Shri Alok Sharma, Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya, Shri Yogender Chandolia, Shri Lumbaram Choudhary, Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap, Smt. Smita Uday Wagh, Shri Arun Govil, Dr. Bhola Singh, Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4159

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 th  DECEMBER, 2024

## 'AYUSH Packages for Non-Communicable Diseases '

## 4159.   Shri Dulu Mahato:

Shri Manish Jaiswal:

Shri Arun Govil:

Dr. Bhola Singh:

Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara:

Shri Alok Sharma:

Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato:

Shri Yogender Chandolia:

Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar:

Smt. Smita Uday Wagh:

Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab:

Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya:

Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap:

Shri Lumba Ram:

Dr. Nishikant Dubey:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  the  AYUSH  treatment  packages  to  be  included  in  Ayushman  BharatPradhan  Mantri  Jan  Arogya  Yojana  (AB-PMJAY)  stores  and  the  manner  in  which  these packages  are  likely  to  be  helpful  in  treating  the  non-communicable  diseases  like  diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis and hypertension, State/UT-wise and district-wise especially in Jharkhand and tribal dominated Palghar district of Maharashtra;

(b) the manner in which the Government is working with insurance companies to finalize the cost  structure  of  packages  for  the  Ayush  treatment  under  Ayushman  Bharat  Yojana  and cooperating with the health insurance companies for their coverage;

- (c) whether the Government proposes to include Panchkarma, Yoga, Ayurvedic drugs, Unani treatment, Homoeopathy and Naturopathy under Ayush packages;
- (d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the introduction of these AYUSH treatment packages in  AB-PMJAY  to  improve  access  to  affordable  and  effective  healthcare  for  vulnerable populations, particularly those suffering from non-communicable diseases;

(e) the details of the scheme to implement the Ayush packages in a phased manner by 2025 along with the details of the pilot projects to be introduced in the selected States;

(f)  whether  the  Government has taken some special steps to ensure equal access to Ayush services in the rural and urban areas in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(g)  the  details  of  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  raise  awareness  among beneficiaries regarding the availability of AYUSH treatments under AB-PMJAY as on date; and

(h)  the  manner  in  which  the  inclusion  of  AYUSH  treatments  in  the  AB-PMJAY  scheme contribute  to  integrating  traditional  medicine  with  mainstream  healthcare  in  the  country alongwith the benefits is likely to bring to the general public?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a)  Ayushman  Bharat  Pradhan  Mantri-Jan  Arogya  Yojana  (AB-PMJAY)  aims  to  provide health cover of Rs. 5 Lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to  approximately 55 Crore beneficiaries corresponding to 12.37 Crore families constituting the bottom 40% of India's population.

The latest National Health Benefits Packages include 1,961 packages across 27 specialties, offering  secondary  and  tertiary  care  services  to  PM-JAY  beneficiaries.  All  pre-existing conditions are covered from day one and services include a list of predetermined procedures covering all the costs related to treatment.

Addition of the new packages to the National Health Benefits Packages is done by Medical Expert  committees  set  up  for  different  specialties  comprising  of  experts  from  leading institutions.

The committee assesses the need for the inclusion of the new package evaluating the clinical relevance,  cost-effectiveness,  and  overall  impact  of  the  proposed  packages  on  patient  care and  health  outcomes.  The  committee  also  finalises  the  standard  treatment  guidelines  and required  documentation  to  guide  healthcare  providers  and  streamline  the  claims  process. Recommendations  of  the  committee  are  reviewed  by  the  Health  Policy  and  Quality Assurance Division of National Health Authority (NHA) and after consultation with the State Health Authorities, the packages are finalized for inclusion in the National Health Benefits Package with approval of the competent authority.

The  Ayush  packages  are  not  included  in  Ayushman  Bharat  Pradhan  Mantri-Jan  Arogya Yojana (AB-PM JAY).

(b) to (h) Does not arise.

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