Various Schemes for AYUSH System of Medicine in India

The Ministry of AYUSH is implementing various Central Sector and Centrally sponsored Schemes. Through these schemes Ministry is promoting and propagating AYUSH system in the country.

Various Schemes Implemented by Govt to generate AYUSH System of Medicine:
Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Scheme: – This is a Central Sector Scheme. The main aim of the scheme is creating of awareness amongst the citizens about the efficacy of the AYUSH systems, their cost effectiveness and the availability of herbs used for prevention and treatment of common ailments at their doorsteps through various channels including the production of audio-visual educational material to achieve the objectives of health for all.

Public Health Initiatives (PHI) :- This is a Central Sector Scheme. The main aim of the scheme is to promote AYUSH intervention for community health care and to encourage institutionally qualified AYUSH practitioners in different public health programmes.

National AYUSH Mission :- Ministry of AYUSH has launched National AYUSH Mission during 12th Plan to promote AYUSH medical systems through effective AYUSH services throughout the country.

The main objective of the scheme is to provide cost effective AYUSH services, with a universal access through upgrading AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries, co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centers (PHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs).

Government Schemes for Cultivation of Medicinal Plants for AYUSH PurposeFrom year 2015-16 onwards, “Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Mission on Medicinal Plants” (NMPB) has been merged with “National AYUSH Mission (NAM)” as a component on “Medicinal Plants”. Under this scheme financial assistance to develop nurseries and cultivation of medicinal plants for AYUSH purpose is provided to all States including State of Uttarakhand.

In addition, under “Central Sector Scheme on Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants” of NMPB, Ministry of AYUSH, the project based financial assistance Rs. 6.25 lakhs per unit is also provided for creation of nurseries covering an area of one hectare. As per scheme guidelines, the assistance is provided to the extent of 100% to public sector / SHGs and 50% of the cost subject to a ceiling of Rs 3.125 Lakhs to private sector.