Lok Sabha Question No. 936 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Dr. Prashant Yadaorao Padole, Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva, Shri Bhojraj Nag, Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Shri Sudheer Gupta, Shri Manish Jaiswal, Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao, Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary, Shri Radheshyam Rathiya, Shri Praveen Patel, Shri Jugal Kishore, Shri Yogender Chandolia, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan, Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor, Shri Satish Kumar Gautam, Shri Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 936 ANSWERED ON 25/07/2025

' Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme '

## 936. Shri Yogender Chandolia:

Shri Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar:

Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary:

Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane:

Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao:

Shri Manish Jaiswal:

Shri Radheshyam Rathiya:

Shri Bhojraj Nag:

Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor:

Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva:

Shri Sudheer Gupta:

Shri Satish Kumar Gautam:

Dr. Prashant Yadaorao Padole:

Shri Jugal Kishore:

Shri Praveen Patel:

Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan:

Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

- (a) the  schemes/plans  proposed  to  institutionalise  excellence  in  service  through  the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme;
- (b) the schemes/plans proposed to expand the scope of Mission Karmayogi in the AYUSH sector;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to strengthen the capacity and accountability of the workforce in traditional medicine sector; and
- (d) whether fund/budget and resources allocated for the said Mission are being utilised in the proper manner and if so the details thereof?

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

(a) and (b) As far as Ministry of Ayush is concerned, no such proposal is formulated in the Ministry of Ayush to institutionalize the service excellence in the Ayush sector through the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme. However, the Ministry of Ayush implements the Rashtriya  Karmyogi  Jan  Seva  Programme  as  per  the  instructions  issued  by  the  Capacity Building Commission (CBC), Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) from time to time.  Furthermore,  as  per  CBC's  instructions,  the  Ministry  of  Ayush  organized  Four  s hort training sessions to train officials of the Ministry. These sessions focused on fostering Seva Bhav  and  accountability.  The  program  encouraged  reflective  discussions,  team  work  and collaborating  problem  solving.  Participants  shared  insight  on  the  benefits  of  Karmayogi approach and developing an attitude of service with accountability and responsiveness.

(c) The steps taken to strengthen the capacity and accountability of the workforce of the traditional medicine sector by Ministry of Ayush are as under:

- The  National  Commission  for  Indian  System  of  Medicine  (NCISM),  National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) and Research Councils/ National Institutes under  the  Ministry  of  Ayush  took  various  measures  to  improve  the  quality  of education and training in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Sowa Rigpa & Homoeopathy Medical Colleges and institutions in the country.
- NCISM has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) to provide capacity development through a need-based training program for the principals of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Sowa Rigpa Colleges working under the administrative control of  NCISM  and  to  improve  the  strengthening  support  and  co-ordination  of  the principals.
- NCH  has  envisioned  raising  competencies  and  skills  of  teaching  faculties  in alignment with modern understanding with a regular update vis-à-vis technological advancement.
- The Ministry of Ayush is implementing a Central Sector Scheme namely Ayurgyan Scheme since 202122 having a component of 'Capacity Building & Continuing Medical Education in Ayush' to support the eligible organizations across the country for  training  &  capacity  building  program  in  the  field  of  Ayush  with  the  aim  to encourage Ayush personnel to undergo need-based professional training and bridge the knowledge gaps.
- Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) is imparting Capacity Building training to the Ayurveda, Siddha,  Unani and Homoeopathy  Drug  Regulatory  Authorities,  State  Licensing  Authorities,  Drug Testing Laboratories (Drug  Analysts), and  other stakeholders on laboratory techniques and methods used to ascertain/analyse the quality of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathic drugs.
- Ministry  of  Ayush  has  implemented  a  Central  Sector  Scheme  Ayush  Oushadhi Gunavatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) with financial outlay of Rs.  122.00  crores  for  five  years.  The  Scheme  has  a  component  of  'Operational Guidelines Strengthening Of Central And State Ayush Drug Regulatory Frameworks Including Technical Human Resource & Capacity Building Programs For Ayush Drugs'.
- (d)     No fund/budget allocated for the said Mission from the Ministry of Ayush.