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New Delhi, August 5, 2025 – The Ministry of Ayush continues to take major strides in promoting India’s traditional systems of medicine—Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy—both nationally and internationally. Through a series of targeted schemes, collaborations, and innovative initiatives, the Ministry is working to enhance awareness, expand research, and foster global recognition of these ancient wellness practices.
National Awareness and Outreach
The Ministry of Ayush implements a robust Central Sector Scheme focused on Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) to spread knowledge about Ayush systems. This includes hosting national and state-level Arogya Fairs, Yoga festivals, Ayurveda Parvs, and participation in health fairs and exhibitions. Additionally, the government provides financial support for seminars, workshops, conferences, and multimedia campaigns designed to educate citizens.
International Promotion and Cooperation
To project India’s rich Ayush heritage worldwide, the Ministry’s International Cooperation scheme supports Indian Ayush manufacturers and service providers, aiming to boost exports and international recognition. So far, 25 country-to-country Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), 15 Ayush Chair MoUs, and 52 institute-level MoUs have been signed across the globe, fostering academic exchanges and research collaborations.
National Ayush Mission and Infrastructure Expansion
On the domestic front, the centrally sponsored National Ayush Mission (NAM) is ongoing, supporting state and UT governments through annual action plans. This initiative helps strengthen teaching, research, and healthcare delivery across the nation.
The Ministry has also established a network of Ayush wellness centers and hospitals within the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), including 111 Ayush Wellness Centres and an Ayurvedic hospital in New Delhi. Thirty-five private Ayush Day Care Therapy Centres have been empanelled in Delhi/NCR.
Major Institutes and Research Initiatives
A range of prestigious research councils and national institutes spearhead education, research, and public health outreach:
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Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) operates 30 peripheral institutes providing clinical care, awareness programs, and publishes research journals and bulletins.
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Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN) runs postgraduate institutes and central research centers nationwide, focusing on evidence-based assessment of Yoga and Naturopathy in healthcare settings.
Nine national institutes, such as the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), and several in the North East, provide academic programs, research, and patient care services. Many have achieved accreditation milestones and partnerships with global and Indian organizations.
Celebrating Ayurveda and Yoga
Ayurveda Day is celebrated annually since 2016, with changing themes and nationwide events. The Ministry also confers the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award to outstanding practitioners. The International Day of Yoga, first celebrated in 2015 following a UN declaration, continues to see mass yoga demonstrations, with resources and mobile applications developed to make yoga more accessible at workplaces and globally.
Eminent Achievements and Community Impact
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The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has treated millions of patients and made significant research contributions.
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Institutes like NEIAH and NEIAFMR provide free services, training programs, and community outreach, while also admitting international students.
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NIN and MDNIY continue to innovate in Naturopathy and Yoga education, therapy, and research.
Disclaimer: This news article is based on official information posted by the Ministry of Ayush as detailed in a PIB Delhi release dated August 5, 2025, and paraphrased for journalistic reporting. For further details, official documents and annexures should be consulted.
