The Ayush Minister highlighted that the Union Budget aligns health policy with rural livelihoods, export growth, youth employment, and entrepreneurship, aiming to establish India as a global hub for evidence-based holistic healthcare. The Budget includes significant measures to strengthen the Ayush ecosystem, reflecting the government’s commitment to a comprehensive and competitive healthcare system where Ayush plays a crucial role.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled key initiatives to enhance education, research, quality assurance, global leadership, medical value tourism, and skilled workforce development in Ayush. These steps reinforce India’s goal to promote traditional medicine as a driver of preventive healthcare, economic progress, and global wellness leadership.
The Budget proposes setting up three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIAs) to enhance education, research, and tertiary care services, aiming to elevate academic standards and promote evidence-based integrative care nationwide. Additionally, there are plans to upgrade Ayush pharmacies and drug testing labs to meet higher certification standards, ensuring improved product quality, consumer trust, and export competitiveness.
The WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar will be upgraded to enhance research collaboration, international training, and policy dialogue, positioning India as a global knowledge hub for traditional medicine. Furthermore, Ayush Centres will be integrated into five Regional Medical Value Tourism Hubs, offering comprehensive healthcare combining modern medical treatments with traditional therapies, wellness services, and rehabilitation support.
The Budget’s inclusion of yoga and wellness training in caregiver programs, targeting 1.5 lakh caregivers, aims to mainstream Ayush-related skills in the care economy, strengthening preventive and geriatric care services.
