Lok Sabha Question No. 1162 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-06
Subject: Funds for Ayush Centres
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Harish Chandra Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1162 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2026

## Funds for Ayush Centres

†1162. Shri Harish Chandra Meena:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  amount  of  funds  sanctioned  and  spent  at  national  level  of  research, standardization  of  medicines,  establishment  of  AYUSH  Health  and  Wellness  Centres,  and public  awareness  programs  under  the  Ayurveda,  Yoga,  Unani,  Siddha  and  Homoeopathy (AYUSH) systems during the last three years along with the concrete results achieved through these efforts;
- (b) the current status of AYUSH hospitals, dispensaries, colleges, Panchakarma centres, and Yoga Institutions in Rajasthan;
- (c) the details of the Central assistance received by the State along with the steps taken by the Government to address the shortage of human resources and infrastructure; and

(d)  the  details  of  special  Schemes  proposed  or  implemented  in  the  Tonk-Sawai  Madhopur Parliamentary  Constituency  for  the  expansion  of  AYUSH  facilities,  establishment  of  new AYUSH centres, ensuring the availability of doctors and medicines, and promoting Yoga and Ayurveda at the local level?

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

(a) to (d) Ministry of Ayush, Government of India has set up Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic  Sciences  (CCRAS),  Central  Council  for  Research  in  Siddha  (CCRS),  Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) and Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM). These institutes are autonomous organizations under Ministry of Ayush for research in Ayurveda, Siddha, Homeopathy, Yoga & Naturopathy and Unani, respectively and conducting different research activities through their peripheral institutes available in different parts of the country and working towards the scientific validation in the concerned system of medicines through clinical  research,  drug  research,  medicinal  plants  research,  fundamental  research,  literary research and documentation, extending healthcare services and promotion of Ayush system.

The details of Budget allocation and actual expenditure for last three years for different Councils under Ministry of Ayush is furnished at Annexure-I .

Further, Ministry  of  Ayush  is  implementing  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of National Ayush Mission (NAM) through State/UT Governments and supporting their efforts for overall development and promotion including establishment of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (Ayush) [AAM(Ayush)], and public awareness programs under the Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (Ayush) systems in the country by providing financial assistance under different activities as per provision of NAM guidelines against the proposals received through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs).Under NAM, total grant-in-aid Rs. 255136.036 lakhs is sanctioned as Central share for the States/UTs  for the last three years from 2022-23 to 2024-25 and as reported by States/ UTs Rs. 231651.556 lakhs has been utilized. Under NAM, last three year achievements through these efforts are furnished at Annexure-II .

Furthermore, The Ministry of Ayush has been implementing a Central Sector Scheme (CSS) namely Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam UttpadanSamvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) with Pharmacovigilance for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homeopathy (ASU&H) Drugs as one of the components. Under this Scheme Rs. 2.26 Crore sanctioned and 1.786 Crore spent in last three  years  against  awareness/  sensitization  programs,  preparing  and  distribution  of  IEC material  etc.    As  a  result  of  these  efforts,  various  cohorts  have  been  sensitized  to  Ayush therapeutic  approaches,  educated  on  the  rational  and  systematic  use  of  Ayush  drugs,  and encouraged  to  report  suspected  adverse  drug  reactions  among  healthcare  professionals nationwide.

Additionally, Ministry of Ayush sanctioned Rs. 140.29 Crore and Rs.126.31 Crore has been spent in last three years under CSS of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Scheme. The activities in the areas of IEC enabled to fulfil the mandate of "propagation of Ayush" Systems of Healthcare, creation of awareness amongst the citizens about the efficacy of the Ayush systems, their cost effectiveness and the availability of Ayush drugs services and other solutions. Utilizing various communication channels for this purpose and produce IEC material including digital and audio-video publicity material to achieve the objective of health for all.

(b) The current status of Ayush hospitals, dispensaries, colleges, Panchkarma centers and Yoga Institutions in Rajasthan is furnished at Annexure -III .

(c) As per proposal received from the State Government of Rajasthan Rs. 22243.678 lakhs funds have been released in last three years. These funds facilitated the upgrading of basic infrastructure (building, furniture, equipment). Additionally, supplementary medical services were obtained by paying additional honorarium to the staff (Yoga Instructors, CHOs, ASHAs, ANMs, and Compounders).  As reported by State Government, 1,958 male and 1,958 female Yoga Instructors were made available at 1,958 AAM (Ayush) in the last three years.

(d) Public health being a state subject, primary responsibility for expansion of Ayush facilities, establishment of new Ayush centres, ensuring the availability of doctors and medicines, and promoting Yoga and Ayurveda at the local level comes under the purview of the respective State  Government.  However,  State  may  avail  financial  assistance  by  submitting  suitable proposals  through  SAAPs.  As  reported  by  State  Government  in  the  past  three  years,  46 dispensaries in Sawai Madhopur and 52 dispensaries in Tonk were developed as AAM(Ayush). At these centers, male and female Yoga Instructors were made available as additional human resources, and necessary furniture and equipment were provided. Additionally, the Government District Ayurved Hospital in Sawai Madhopur has been upgraded to a 50-bedded hospital, with building construction currently underway, at a cost of ₹5 Crores. Furthermore, the Department has sup plied medicines worth ₹1379.69 l akhs to the Tonk and Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituencies during this period.

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## Annexure-I

Budget allocation and actual expenditure for different Councils under Ministry of Ayush for last three years

| S.No.   | Scheme/Programmes                                  |   Budget Estimate (BE) |   Actual Expenditure (AE) |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------|------------------------|---------------------------|
| 1       | Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences |                1151.54 |                   1219.01 |
| 2       | Central Council for Research in Unanj Medicine     |                 577.15 |                    537.57 |
| 3       | Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy        |                 432.7  |                    445.95 |
| 4       | Central Council for Research in Yoga& Naturopathy  |                 289.26 |                    127.44 |
| 5       | Central Councils for Research in Siddha            |                 148.61 |                    153.73 |
|         | Grant Total                                        |                2599.26 |                   2483.7  |

## Annexure-II Major activities/achievement supported under NAM from 2022-23 to 2024-25

- (i) 103 units supported for setting up of Integrated AYUSH hospitals.
- (ii) 220 Ayush Hospitals and 2269 Ayush dispensaries have been supported for Up-gradation of infrastructure and other facilities.
- (iii) 1783 PHCs, 675 CHCs and 288 DHs have been supported under co-location for recurring assistance of medicines and contingency on an average in each year.
- (iv) 2048 Ayush Hospitals and 12814 Ayush dispensaries have been supported for supply of essential Ayush medicines on an average in each year.
- (v) 13 units supported for establishment of New Ayush Educational Institutions.
- (vi) 14 Under-Graduate  and 10 Post-Graduate  AYUSH  Educational  Institutes  have  been supported for Upgradation of infrastructure, Library and other things.
- (vii) 384 Establishment of New Ayush Dispensary.
- (viii) 775 Ayush Grams have been supported.
- (ix) Ayush Health &Wellness Centres have been supported.

Annexure- III Status of Ayush hospitals, dispensaries, colleges, Panchkarma Centers and Yoga Institutions

## in Rajasthan

|   S. No. | Centers                   | Number of Units                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
|----------|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | IntegratedAYUSH Hospitals | 6                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
|        2 | District Hospitals        | 57                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
|        3 | BlockAYUSH Hospitals      | 86                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
|        4 | Hospitals                 | 106                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
|        5 | Dispensaries              | 4032                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|        6 | Colleges                  | A total of 15 Government Colleges are currently operational, comprising 06 Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy Colleges,2 College Homoeopathy, 05 Constituent Colleges of the Ayurved University, and 02 B.Sc. Nursing Colleges. |
|        7 | Panchkarma Centers        | 82                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
|        8 | Yoga &Wellness centers    | 33                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |