Lok Sabha Question No. 2608 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Research and Development in AYUSH Healthcare Systems
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Sumalatha Ambareesh, Dushyant Singh, D.K. Suresh

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2608 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 TH AUGUST, 2023

## RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN AYUSH HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

## 2608. SHRIMATI SUMALATHAAMBAREESH: SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH: SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the steps taken/proposed to be taken for promotion of research and development in AYUSH healthcare systems in the country;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated and utilised for development of AYUSH healthcare systems during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any measures for dissemination of information on proven results of Research and Development work conducted in AYUSH systems in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the programmes organized at National/ State level through Fairs, Exhibitions, Seminars, Workshops, Symposiums and educational platforms, etc.?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OFAYUSH

## (SHRI SARBANANDASONOWAL)

(a) Ministry of Ayush is having five Research Councils working as Autonomous Organizations with a common mandate to initiate, develop, undertake and coordinate scientific research in fundamental and applied aspects in their respective systems for promotion and validation of Ayush systems of medicines.

These five Research Councils are:

1. Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
2. Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN)
3. Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM)
4. Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS)

## 5. Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH)

Ministry of Ayush is also providing assistance to Government and Private institutions for Research and development in Ayush Sector. Ministry is implementing two central sector schemes namely 'AYURGYAN Yojana' and 'AYURSWASTHYA' Yojana. Under the Research and Innovation component (erstwhile Extra Mural Research Scheme) of AYURGYAN Yojana, Assistance is provided to tap the potential of medical, scientific and R & D institutions, universities, organizations for the research needs of Ayush sector, with aim to expand the ambit of research in Ayush systems. Research and Innovation component of AYURGYAN Scheme has been designed to encourage Research & Development in priority areas based on disease burden in alignment to National Health Programme.

Under the Centre of Excellence components of AYURSWASTHYA Yojana, assistance is provided for supporting the establishment of advanced/ specialized Ayush medical health unit in reputed Ayush and Allopathy institutions both in Government and Non-Government sector. This scheme also supports creative and innovative proposals for establishment and upgradation of both functions and facilities of reputed institutions to strengthen competencies of Ayush professionals in Education technology, Research & innovation and such other fields necessary for promotion of Ayush at national as well as international level.

(b) The details of the funds allocated and utilized by the Research Councils under Ministry of Ayush for development of Ayush healthcare systems during the last three years and the current year is annexed.

(c) & (d) Yes Sir, the dissemination of information on proven results of research work conducted in Ayush Systems are published in the scientific research journals of the National and International repute. Ministry of Ayush is maintaining a repository of published Ayush system research data which is available on Ayush Research Portal [URL: https://ayushportal.nic.in/]. As on date 02 nd August 2023, a total of 39989 research articles are available on this portal.

The Ministry of Ayush is also organizing programmes at National/ State level through fairs, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, symposiums and educational platforms etc. from time to time to promote Ayush System of Medicine.

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## ANNEXURE

## Status of Budget Estimate, Revised Estimate and Actual Expenditure in respect of Research council of Ministry of Ayush during the last three years and thecurrent year

(Rs.in Crore)

| S.No   | Schemes/ Programmes                                         | 2020-21         | 2020-21          | 2020-21            | 2021-22         | 2021-22          | 2021-22            |
|--------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------|--------------------|-----------------|------------------|--------------------|
|        |                                                             | Budget Estimate | Revised Estimate | Actual Expenditure | Budget Estimate | Revised Estimate | Actual Expenditure |
| 1      | Grant to Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences | 297.00          | 273.00           | 264.16             | 328.27          | 309.37           | 312.72             |
| 2      | Grant to Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine     | 157.00          | 164.05           | 164.05             | 167.79          | 157.73           | 157.73             |
| 3      | Grant to Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy        | 138.50          | 130.50           | 130.50             | 167.58          | 143.58           | 135.33             |
| 4      | Grant to Central Council for Research in Yoga& Naturopathy  | 40.50           | 48.30            | 48.30              | 59.70           | 57.44            | 57.44              |
| 5      | Grant for Central Councils for Research in Siddha           | 35.00           | 35.30            | 35.30              | 36.77           | 39.06            | 39.06              |

(Rs.in Crore)

|        |                                                             | 2022-23         | 2022-23          | 2022-23            | 2023-24         | 2023-24                    |
|--------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------|--------------------|-----------------|----------------------------|
| S. No. | Schemes/Programmes                                          | Budget Estimate | Revised Estimate | Actual Expenditure | Budget Estimate | Expenditure as on 25.07.23 |
| 1      | Grant to Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences | 358.50          | 358.50           | 354.40             | 379.50          | 211.41                     |
| 2      | Grant to Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine     | 175.80          | 175.05           | 173.42             | 173.30          | 86.40                      |
| 3      | Grant to Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy        | 143.70          | 143.70           | 143.70             | 145.00          | 71.75                      |
| 4      | Grant to Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy | 85.24           | 87.62            | 42.62              | 103.57          | 25.89                      |
| 5      | Grant for Central Councils for Research in Siddha           | 46.67           | 46.88            | 46.88              | 51.36           | 25.68                      |