Lok Sabha Question No. 1340 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Promotion of Education, Research and Innovation in AYUSH
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam, Nayab Singh, Raghu Ramakrishna Raju Kanumuru

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF Ayush

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1340 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024

Promotion of Education, Research and Innovation in Ayush

## 1340 SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM: SHRI NAYAB SINGH:

## SHRI KANUMURU RAGHU RAMA KRISHNA RAJU

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal/programmes  to  promote  education,  research, and  innovation  in  Ayurveda,  Yoga,  Unani,  Siddha  and  Homeopathy  (AYUSH)  by providing academic activities, training, and capacity building in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details regarding its outline and components to boost the objective, date of launch and the notable milestones accomplished so far?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of Ayush

## (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) Yes,  the  Ministry  of  Ayush  is  implementing  a  Central  Sector  Scheme  namely AYURGYAN since  2021-22  with  the  aim  to  support  Research  &  Innovation  in  Ayush  by providing  Extra  Mural  Research  activities  and  Education  by  providing  academic  activities, training, Capacity Building etc.

(b) The  scheme  is  effective  from  08.06.2021.  The  Scheme  has  03  components  viz.  (i) Capacity  Building  &  Continuing  Medical  Education  (CME)  in  Ayush  (ii)  Research  & Innovation  in  AYUSH  from  FY  2021-22  and  (iii)  Ayurveda  Biology  Integrated  Health Research  (added  under  the  scheme  from  this  FY  2023-24).  Under  the  Scheme,  financial assistance  is  provided  to  the  eligible  organizations/institutions  across  the  county  as  per  the provision contained in the scheme guidelines.

Notable milestones of Ayurgyan scheme since its inception are as under:

## i) Under Capacity Building & CME in Ayush Component :

-  Fund to the tune of Rs.2.70 Crore during FY 2021-22, Rs.6.25 Crore during FY 202223 and Rs.4.44 Crore during FY 2023-24 (as on 31.01.2024) was released/disbursed to conduct 28, 73 & 49 training programmes respectively in different subjects for Ayush teachers, doctors, paramedics and Ayush/Non-Ayush Scientist/ Doctors etc.
-  3755 number of trainees have been trained so far.

## ii) Research & Innovation in Ayush component

-  Fund to the tune of Rs.1.76 Crore during FY 2021-22, Rs.2.82 Crore during FY 202223 and Rs. 2.03 Crore during FY 2023-24 (as on 31.01.2024) was released for 21, 25 & 24 Research Projects respectively.

Another, Central Sector Scheme namely Champion Services Sector Scheme for Medical Value  Travel (CSSS)  which  has  a  component  of  Skill  Development  in  Ayush  Sector.  The Ministry of Ayush has approved 12 short course modules to conduct Skill Courses in Ayush under  this  scheme,  wherein  FY  2021-22  and  FY  2022-23  an  amount  of Rs.12.84  Cr. to  07 Institutes  and Rs.  1.21  Cr. to  08  Institutes  were  released  respectively,  under  their  aegis  for implementation of the skill development component of CSSS for respected states/UTs. In the FY  2021-22,  total  264  students  and  in  FY  2022-23,  37  training  programmes  and  total  760 trainees were trained.

In addition to the above Schemes, the Research Councils and National Institutes under Ministry  of  Ayush  are  also  conduct  various  courses  and  program  to  promote  education, research and innovation in Ayush.  Details of such course/program is attached at Annexure-1.

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## Annexure -1

|   S.N o | Name of the Institution/ Organization                      | Courses/ Programmes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
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|       1 | Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) | 1. Education -  Candidates with Intermediate/ Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) -  Panchakarma Technician Course (PTC)  Under Graduates -  Certificate Course in Panchakarma Therapy (CCPT)  Certificate Course on Marma Chikitsa (CCMC) 2. Research -  Under Graduate Students-  Studentship Programme for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK)  Post Graduate Students-  Scheme for Training in Ayurveda Research for PG Scholars (PG-STAR)  Post Graduates  Ayush Ph.D. Fellowship programme  CCRAS Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme (PDF)  Ph.D. Holders (both Ayurveda and non Ayurveda)-  CCRAS Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme (PDF) 3. Capacity Building:  The Council has initiated a training programme on 'Ayurveda Research Methodology and Statistics (ARMS)' in order to facilitate the students pursuing their MD/MS in Ayurveda. This scheme aims to guide the students in planning and development of their research synopsis and will enhance their skills in medical writing.  The Council has taken multiple measures time to time for capacity building, training and continuing medical education for the officers of the council, Ayurveda scholars, teaching faculties of different Ayurveda |
|       2 | Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine             | colleges and private practitioners as well. 1. Continuously organising seminar / conferences / workshops / training programme etc., for the promotion of Unani Medicine. 2. Researchers are also deputed to different institutes for upgradation and updation of their knowledge under capacity building.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
|       3 | Central Council for Research in                            | 1. Central Research Institute (H), Kottayam has been upgraded to National Homoeopathy Research Institute                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |

|    | Homoeopathy                         | in Mental Health (NHRIMH), for PG education. A total of 25 PG scholars are enrolled in the following subjects: Practice of Medicine (13 seats) and Psychiatry (12 seats each). 2. Clinical Research, Drug validations studies, Drug Development Drug proving and Clinical verification studies, Fundamental and Basic Research conducted at 27 peripheral institutes/units and 7 Homoeopathic Treatment Centres of CCRH. 3. Public Health Research :  Homoeopathy for Healthy Child:  Integration of Homeopathy in the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases & Stroke (NPCDCS)  Under the Swasthya Rakshan Program, 4. Organizes CMEs, Webinars, Scientific convention wherein the practitioners are informed about the research outcomes of different research studies undertaken by CCRH and across the globe. 5. Conducts webinars various categories helps in their capacity building for upgrading skills of research scientists, dissemination of latest information, generating awareness and popularizing Homoeopathy. Number of trainees trained through skill development/capacity building. 6. For capacity building and encouraging research aptitude among undergraduate, post graduate & PhD students, the Council has initiated programmes for providing scholarship to selected medical undergraduates & graduates/postgraduates   |
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|  4 | National Commission for Homoeopathy | through recognized medical institutes/ Universities. Training and capacity building by NCH  Online clinical research training was conducted by Commission in collaboration with Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy during June-July 2022. Total 600 faculty and 2300 PG students participated in the training.  Competency Based Dynamic Curriculum (CBDC) training programme was conducted for all the faculty members of 1st BHMS in a zone wise. Total 1227 faculty from 203 Homoeopathy Medical Colleges across India participated in 1 day training program held from 14 th February 2023 to 20 th March 2023.  Educational Life Cycle Management software developed for various modules like Admission management, Medical qualification recognition module, learning management system etc.  Zone wise one day training program is scheduled from 16.1.2024 to 15.2.2024. This is an ongoing training and till now 04 training program conducted,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |

|    |                                                   | 276 representatives from 137 Homoeopathy Medical Institutes attended training program. Remaining zones training will be completed by 15.2.24. Notable Milestones of NCH: 1. Competency Based Dynamic Curriculum for BHMS course prepared and implemented 2. Elective courses are drawn and being implemented 3. Educational Life Cycle Management System is developed and functional.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
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|  5 | National Commission for Indian System of Medicine | Conducts Research programmes 1. ANVESHANAM: RASA-BHASMA invites proposal from the Department of Rasashtra & Bhaishajya Kalpana or teachers of Rasashastra of recognised Ayurveda institutions & Ayurveda practitioners for preparation of new "Rasaushadhi" or "Bhasma of new material" which is not described in any Ayurveda classical texts. 2. NCISM has trained 60 master trainers well-oriented in publication ethics, research integrity and scientific writing so as to train all PG guides of ASUS post graduate institutions across the country. 3. Teachers Quality Improvement Activities - i. Orientation for Post-Graduate Guides ii. Medical Education Technology iii. Faculty Development and Training Program 4. Training of stakeholders (Non-Teaching staff and Hospital staff) 5. Training of Trainers on Entrepreneurship Development for Coordinators of Research and Innovation Cell 6. Orientation Program on Competency based Curriculum and Syllabus 7. Capacity Building Program ' Educational Planning & Administration ' 8. PG-Guide Orientation Program |
|  6 | National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru   | 9. Tools for Sanskrit Language 1. Academic program like Post Graduation course MD/MS in 10 specialities and PhD Program in two specialities. 2. Institute also organises training/orientation cum capacity building programs to Unani Practitioners, Physicians, Students, Medical officer, Pharmacy etc. stake holders.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
|  7 | National Institute of Siddha, Chennai             | 1. Conducting UG, PG, and Ph.D Programmes in Siddha System of Medicines which is an Ayush System. 2. This Institute has been taking various steps for promoting Siddha System of medicine across the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |

|    |                                                       | country by participating in Arogya fair etc,. The Institute also conducts many programmes like Siddha Day celebration, CMEs, Workshops, Seminars, and Conferences to create more awareness about Siddha System of medicine.   |
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|  8 | National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata &Delhi     | At NIH, Delhi for the academic session 2023-24, 17 nos. of PG students are admitted in 07 different subjects of PG Course to boost the achievement in education and research.                                                 |
|  9 | National Institute of Ayurveda& Homoeopathy, Shillong | 1. Running BAMS &BHMScourses 2. Panchakarma Technician Certificate 3. Panchakarma Therapy Training to Medical Officers (Ayurveda)                                                                                             |