Lok Sabha Question No. 1271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-06
Subject: National Policy for Promotion of AYUSH
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Dr. K Sudhakar

1271. Dr. K Sudhakar:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  develop  a  national  policy  to  promote  AYUSH hospitals as research and innovation hubs across the country;
- (b) if so, the details of consultations held with States and Union Territories on such a policy and the steps taken to include traditional knowledge systems in this policy;
- (c)  whether  guidelines  are  likely  to  be  formulated  to  integrate  AYUSH  research  with mainstream healthcare systems and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of funding allocations proposed for strengthening AYUSH  research infrastructure under the national policy;
- (e) whether the Government is taking any measures to facilitate collaborations with premier research institutions and international partners in this regard; and
- (f) the details of timelines for drafting, finalising and implementing this national policy?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## ANSWER (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) and (b) The Government has published the National Health Policy (NHP), 2017, which recognizes  the  need  to  nurture  Ayush  system  of  medicine,  through  development  of infrastructural facilities of teaching institutions, improving quality control of drugs, capacity building  of  institutions  and  professionals.  In  addition,  it  recognizes  the  need  for  building research and public health skills for preventive and promotive healthcare. The policy further

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1271 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2026

## National Policy for Promotion of AYUSH

supports the integration of Ayush systems at the level of knowledge systems, by validating processes of health care promotion and cure.

Ministry of Ayush implements a Central Sector Scheme namely Ayurgyan Scheme with the aim to support Research & Innovation in Ayush through Extra Mural Research activities and Education by providing academic activities, training, capacity building etc .

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the Ministry of Ayush, has established the AIIA- Incubation Centre for Ayurveda Innovation and Entrepreneurship (AIIA-iCAINE) to nucleate  a  cluster  of  new  age  ventures  and  to  promote  entrepreneurship  leveraging  the academic knowledge.

(c) and (d) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has published an addendum to the ICMR National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research Involving Human Participants  (2017)  to  provide  a  structured  ethical  framework  for  Research  in  Integrative Medicine (RIM). This initiative marks a significant milestone in strengthening the scientific foundation of Ayush-based integrative healthcare by ensuring ethical rigour and regulatory compliance  in  research  that  explores  the  integration  of  traditional  and  modern  medical practices. Funding support for Ayush research infrastructure has been provided through the National  Institutes  and  Research  Councils  under  the  Ministry  of  Ayush,  as  well  as  under various existing schemes of the Ministry.

(e)  Research  Councils  under  Ministry  of  Ayush  namely  Central  Council  for  Research  in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) Central Council of Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) and Central Council of Research in Siddha (CCRS) have been actively contributing to the integration of Ayush systems with the modern system of medicine through a range of research initiatives. The Research Councils conducts  research  through  both  Intramural  and  Collaborative  modes.  Collaborative  clinical trials are undertaken in partnership with premier institutions across India, including various All  India  Institutes  of  Medical  Sciences  (AIIMS),  National  Institute  of  Mental  Health  and Neuro Science (NIMHANS), Institute of Liver and Biliary Science (ILBS), Advanced Centre for  Treatment,  Research  and  Education  in  Cancer  (ACTREC)-Mumbai,  and  several  Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), fostering interdisciplinary research and integrative healthcare approaches.

The Government is facilitating collaborations with international partners  through a Central Sector Scheme for the Promotion of International Co-operation in Ayush (IC Scheme) under which the Ministry of Ayush provides support to Indian Ayush drug Manufacturers/ Ayush Service providers to give boost to the export of Ayush products & services; facilitates the International promotion, development and recognition of Ayush system of medicine; foster interaction of stakeholders and market development of Ayush at international level; promote academics  and  research  through  the  establishment  of  Ayush  Academic  Chairs  in  foreign countries  and  holding  training  workshop/symposiums  for  promoting  and  strengthening awareness and interest about Ayush Systems of Medicine at international level. Ministry of Ayush through IC Scheme also sponsors Ayush research & development/ teaching and other collaborations  with  reputed  institutions/ universities in foreign countries; International agencies and United Nation bodies like World Health Organization (WHO).

(f) In view of the above the question does not arise.

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