Lok Sabha Question No. 1333 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-06
Subject: Adoption of Ayurvedic System of Medicine
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1333

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 th  FEBRUARY, 2026

'Adoption of Ayurvedic System of Medicine'

## 1333. Shri Sunil Kumar:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Government is encouraging the adoption of the Ayurvedic System of medicine;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the total number of AYUSH centres opened/established by the Government in the State of Bihar, particularly in the Valmiki Nagar Parliamentary Constituency?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) & (b) With a view to fulfil the mandate of propagation of Ayush System of Healthcare, the Ministry implements a Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of Information Education and Communication (IEC) in Ayush. Under this Scheme, Ministry organises National/State level Arogya Fairs, Yoga Fests/Utsavs, Ayurveda Parvs, celebrate important days of Ayush system, Participate in Health fairs/melas, Exhibitions etc, provide financial assistance for organising seminars, workshops, conferences and conduct multimedia campaigns etc. to create awareness among citizens regarding Ayush system of health care and healing.

Besides, the Ministry is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) through State/UT Governments for development & promotion of Ayush System in the country and providing financial assistance to them as per the proposal received in  their  State  Annual  Action  Plans  (SAAPs).  State/UT  Governments  may  avail  financial

assistance by submitting proposals through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per NAM guidelines.

Moreover, for the purpose of promotion/adoption of Ayurveda Ministry of Ayush has established  01  Research  Council,  Central  Council  for  Research  in  Ayurvedic  Sciences (CCRAS) and 06 National Institutes.  The details of Research Councils and National Institutes functioning under Ministry of Ayush is mentioned at Annexure-I . The details of Activities to encourage the adoption of the ayurvedic system of medicine by Research Council (CCRAS) and National Institutions are mentioned at (Annexure-II) to (Annexure-IV) respectively.

(c) Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI) under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is established at Patna, in the state of Bihar. Further, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRUM) is also established at Patna.

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## (Annexure-I)

## Details of Research Council and National Institutes of Ayurveda Functioning under the Ministry of Ayush

## Research Council:

|   Sl. No. | Name of Research Council                                   |
|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) |

## National Institutes:

|   Sl. No. | Name of Institute                                                                   |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) • Jaipur • Panchkula (Satellite Centre)        |
|         2 | All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) • New Delhi • Goa (Satellite Centre)         |
|         3 | Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), Delhi                                          |
|         4 | Institute of Teaching &Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar                        |
|         5 | North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda &Homoeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong                  |
|         6 | North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR), Pasighat. |

## (Annexure-II)

## Activities to encourage the adoption of the Ayurvedic System of medicine Ayush by Research Council.

Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the aegis of Ministry of Ayush,  provides  clinical  care  and  engages  in  awareness  activities  to  promote Ayurveda through its Information Education and Communication (IEC) activities through its networks of 30 peripheral Institutes.

CCRAS has been engaged in popularizing the Ayurveda system  among  the  masses through  electronic  and  print  media  for  common  people  in  English,  Hindi,  and  regional languages, which are widely distributed through National/State level Arogya melas, Health camps, exhibitions, expos, etc., and also through CCRAS outreach programs viz. Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) Research Program, Tribal Health Care Research Program (THCRP), etc., in different states of the country through its robust 30 peripheral institutes. The Council website is also generally embodied with IEC materials and hyperlinked with other important websites that provide information for wider utility.

The Council has three journals named Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (JDRAS), Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (JRAS), and Journal of Indian Medical Heritage (JIMH) which is also available electronically in the public domain free of cost to enable  dissemination  of  the  outcomes  of  research among the  public.  The  CCRAS  is  also publishing CCRAS bulletin quarterly for the dissemination of Research outcomes in common languages for the general public. So far, the Council has published books, monographs, and technical reports, and they are being sold or distributed to disseminate research outcomes and merits of Ayurveda at large.

## Activities to encourage the adoption of the Ayurvedic System of medicine by National Institutes of Ayurveda

(i)    The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur is one of the apex Institute of Ayurveda. The  Hospital  is  an  National  Accreditation  Board  for  Hospitals  &  Healthcare  Providers accredited one, having more than a dozen specialty Clinics, world class Panchakarma Unit, central Laboratory, fully equipped Operation Theatres, etc. The Hospital services are further expanded  for  which  a  multistoried  Building  is  being  constructed  in  the  Campus.  Various promotional activities are also distribution of IEC materials, conducting trainings, workshops, seminars both National and International, assisting the Ministry of Ayush in the promotion of Ayurveda globally by deputing its experts to various countries etc.

NIA has a 300 Bedded Hospital with various Specialty Centers like Panchakarma, Kshara Sutra,  Diabetic  Clinic,  De-Addiction  Centre,  etc.  through  which  treatments,  consultations, management  etc.  for  various  diseases  and  disorders  are  being  carried  out.  Most  of  the Medicines facilities are also available in the Central Laboratory. The Institute has a Satellite Hospital  in  which  OPD  services  are  provided.  A  separate  Hospital,  presently  with  OPD services, has been started for the benefit of SC population in the state of Rajasthan under SCSP Scheme. All these activities are being strengthened every year with addition of more medicines, diagnostic facilities, equipment's and instruments needed for Hospital, manpower etc. These are the action plans for ensuring wellness of the people through the Patient Care Activities of the Institute. The Institute distributes Handbills, Pamphlets, Information Booklets containing propagation materials on Ayurveda like Do's and Don'ts for managing sound physical and mental health, daily routines, Panchakarma therapies, Lifestyle Managements, De-addictions, Yoga Exercises, etc. and also about various academic, patient care and other activities of the Institute. These IEC Materials are distributed in the Hospitals of the Institute to patients, their attendants  and  also  during  the  organization  of  various Arogya  Melas  in  the  Country.  The Institute  also  organized  various Ayurveda Awareness  Camps, Treatment  Camps,  Melas  etc. Frequently in the city and also in remote areas during the course  of medical camps. These activities help in creating awareness and increasing popularity on Ayurveda among the general public.

(ii)     North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH) has taken various steps to  promote AYUSH system of medicine in Ayurveda and Yoga etc. In this connection, the Institute  regularly  gives  free  consultation  in  the  Institute  Hospitals  (both  OPD  &  IPD)  and conducting free Medical & Awareness Camps at villages, schools, Govt. Department Military personnel and at community levels. NEIAH organized National Seminars/ workshops, Panel discussions,  Doctor se Mileye in All India Radio, Shillong in English, Hindi and Regional Language  (Khasi),  TV  Talks  shows  on  Ayurveda  in  Doordarshan  Kendra,  Shillong  etc,. NEIAH has also opened a Peripheral OPD in Ayurveda and Homoeopathy OPD at Smit areas, East Khasi Hills district of the State of Meghalaya to promote Ayurveda and Homoeopathy. The Institute also conducted a Health camps under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya

Maha  Abhiyan  (PM-JANMAN)  programmes.  The  Institute  is  also  running  Bachelor  of Ayurvedic  Medicine  and  Surgery  (BAMS)  and  Bachelor  of  Homeopathic  Medicine  and Surgery  (BHMS)  courses,  One-year  Panchakarma  Technician  Certificate.  Panchakarma Therapy Training to Medical Officers (Ayurveda) of neighbouring States is also undertaken by NEIAH. They has also admitted students in PG Homoeopathy subjects in the Academic Session 2023-2024 and PG Ayurveda subjects from the Academic Session 2025-2026.

(iii)   Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar is catering to the needs of large population in the city of Jamnagar. The institute runs a well-equipped hospital with all the facilities and good quality medicines. The Institute has National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accredited laboratories which cater to the needs of the ailing community. This all is done at a nominal cost.

(iv)   All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi has initiated various activities for the promotion of Ayurveda through education, Patient care and Research. Details or activities is at (Annexure-IV).

(v)    North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR) has started an ayurveda college with an intake of 30 students in 2024-25. Also various activities like Health Camps, National Events are carried out regularly.

(vi)    Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV) offers a one-year full-time course, Certificate of Rashtriya  Ayurveda  Vidyapeeth  (CRAV)  under  the  Guru-Shishya  Parampara  traditional methodology of teaching. RAV programme for Ayurvedic doctors and also conducts various training programs on a national level, promoting Ayurveda education and research.

(Annexure-IV)

## List of various activities initiated by All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi

## A. Education:

1. The institute is accredited with NAAC A++ accreditation by Quality Council of India.
2. The institute offers Post graduation and Doctoral degrees in twelve disciplines of Ayurveda.
3. The institute periodically organized national   conferences to promote intellectual discourse and strategize integration and promotion of Ayurveda nationally and globally.
4. The   institute in October 2023 organized AROHA-2024 International conference, in which experts and participants from various countries took part.
5. The institute has created start-up ecosystem through iCAINE for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities among scholars.

## B. Patient Care:

1. The All India Institute of Ayurveda has 200 bedded tertiary care NABH accredited hospital with functional ICU with daily foot fall of approx. 1500 patients.
2.  The  institute  has  established  integrated  oncology,  chest  diseases,  metabolic  diseases, Lifestyle diseases, Rheumatology, Skin clinics.
3.  The  institute  has  established  specialty  outpatient  departments,  through  which  integrated treatments are being given.
4. AIIA has established extension centers at strategically important locations across India, Like in  the  premises  of  Supreme  courts  of  India,  AT  Lal  Bahaddur  Shastri  Academy  of Administrative Training, Mussoorie, Statue of Unity at Kevadia, Gujarat, IIT Delhi.
5. AIIA  has  established  functional  integrated  cancer  clinic  and  research  center  at AIIMS, Jajjhar, and Integrative medicine at Safdarjung Hospital, VM Medical College, New Delhi.

## C. Research:

All India Institute of India in its mandate has prioritized to undertake interdisciplinary research focused  on  establishing  the  validity  of  Ayurveda  medicine  through  advanced  research methodology  on  par  with  the  existing  national  and  international  standards/  guidelines  to generate high quality evidence.

## AIIA, New Delhi publishes 03 scientific journals

01. International Journal of Ayurveda Research (IJAR)
02. Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports (AyuCARE)
03. Ayush Journal of Integrative Oncology (AJIO)