Lok Sabha Question No. 1044 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: AYUSH Facilities in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Malaiyarasan D

1044. Shri Malaiyarasan D:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) the number of new AYUSH facilities established under National AYUSH Mission (NAM) in Tamil Nadu, especially in Kallakurichi Lok Sabha Constituency during the last three years; (b)  the  initiatives  taken  by  the  Government  to  upgrade  existing  AYUSH  hospitals  and dispensaries  to  provide  quality  healthcare  in  State,  especially  in  Kallakurichi  Lok  Sabha Constituency;

(c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  train  AYUSH  personnel  and  strengthen  human resources in the State, especially in Kallakurichi Lok Sabha Constituency;

(d)  the  measures  implemented  by  the  Government  to  monitor  service  delivery,  treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction under National AYUSH Mission (NAM); and

(e)  the  efforts  made  by  the  Government  to  promote  awareness  and  integration  of  AYUSH healthcare in the mainstream public health system in Tamil Nadu?

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

(a) Under National AYUSH Mission (NAM), as  reported by the State Government of Tamil Nadu,  they  have  established  65  Co-located  ISM  Wings  in  different  Districts  including  02 units in Kallakurichi District and 400 Dispensaries have also  been upgraded as Ayushman Aarogya Mandir (Ayush)  including 10 Kallakurichi District during the last three years.

(b). Public health being a State subject, the primary responsibility of upgradation of existing Ayush hospitals and dispensaries comes under the purview of respective State Government. However, under NAM, there is provision of financial assistance for upgradation of Ayush hospitals  &  dispensaries  and  accordingly,  State  Govt.  may  avail  financial  assistance  by submitting suitable proposals through State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) as per their felt need within the existing provision of NAM guideline.

(c)  As  reported  by  State  Government  of  Tamil  Nadu,  specific  initiatives  have  been undertaken to strengthen Ayush human resources in the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha Constituency.  During  2024-2025,  comprehensive  training  programmes  were  conducted  for all  Ayush  Medical  Officers  at  Chengalpattu,  covering  key  thematic  and  clinical  areas. Further, specialized Training on Musculoskeletal disorders for all Siddha Medical Officers in Villupuram and Kallakuruchi districts was conducted in May 2025, aimed at improving skills on diagnosis, management, and delivery of VARMAM therapies.

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1044

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025

## AYUSH Facilities in Tamil Nadu

(d) Under NAM, the Government monitors service delivery, treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction  through  periodic  reporting  by  Ayush  health  facilities,  review  meetings  at  State and District levels, field inspections, and assessments conducted by monitoring teams. Patient feedback mechanisms, data reporting through designated portals (AAM Portal), and regular evaluation of programme indicators are also undertaken to ensure quality and effectiveness of Ayush services.

(e)          Government  of  India  has  adopted  a  strategy  of  Co-location  of  Ayush  facilities  at Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs)  for  integration  of  Ayush  healthcare  in  the  mainstream  public  health  system,  thus enabling the choice to the patients for different systems of medicines under a single window. The engagement of Ayush doctors/ paramedics and their training is being supported by the Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare  under  National  Health  Mission  (NHM),  while  the support for Ayush infrastructure, equipment/ furniture and medicines is being provided by the Ministry of Ayush under National Ayush Mission (NAM), as shared responsibilities.

Ministry  of  Ayush  is  implementing  a  Central  Sector  Scheme  for  Promotion  of Information,  Education  and  Communication  (IEC) in  Ayush  to  create  awareness  regarding Ayush Systems of Medicine. This scheme aims to reach out to all sections of the population across  the  country  and  under  this  Scheme,  Ministry  organizes  National/State  level  Arogya Fairs,  Yoga  Fests/Utsavs,  Ayurveda  Parvs,  Celebrate  Important  Days  of  Ayush  Systems including Ayurveda day, Participate in Health Fairs/ Melas & Exhibitions, provide financial assistance for organizing seminars, workshops, conferences and conduct multimedia campaigns etc.

State Government also reported that awareness on Ayush system is promoted through regular  IEC  activities.  School  Health  Programmes,  community  awareness  camps  and outreach activities are conducted by Assistant Medical Officers, Community Health Officers and District  Siddha  Medical  Officers  to  educate  school  students  and  the  general  public  on Ayush practices and healthy living under Ayush Health care system.

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