The Ministry of Ayush has entered into 25 country-to-country MoUs for collaboration in Traditional Medicine and homoeopathy. Additionally, it has established 15 MoUs with international institutes to set up Ayush Academic Chairs abroad. Moreover, 52 institute-to-institute MoUs have been initiated for joint research and academic partnerships, and 43 Ayush Information Cells have been set up in 39 foreign countries to promote Ayush globally.
In a recent statement, the ministry unveiled a Central Sector Scheme to enhance international cooperation in Ayush. This scheme supports Indian Ayush drug manufacturers and service providers to boost Ayush exports and services. It also aids in international promotion, development, and recognition of the Ayush system of medicine.
Furthermore, the Ayush Ministry has partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to establish the WHO-Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This center’s objective is to assist in implementing WHO’s traditional medicine strategy (2014-23) and aiding nations in formulating policies to strengthen traditional medicine as part of their journey towards universal health coverage.
An agreement was formalized between the Ministry of Ayush and WHO on May 24, 2025, to develop Traditional Medicine intervention categories and an index for the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI). This initiative focuses on Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems, aligning with India’s vision to integrate traditional wisdom into global healthcare with scientific classification and international standards.
