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In a significant step towards integrating traditional healthcare systems with modern wellness practices, the Ministry of Ayush is implementing the operationalization of Ayush Health and Wellness Centres (AHWCs), now renamed as Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush). This initiative is a key component of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the National Ayush Mission (NAM) and aims to create a holistic wellness model grounded in Ayush principles and practices.
The primary objective of this transformation is to repurpose existing Sub-health Centres and Ayush dispensaries into comprehensive Ayush Health & Wellness Centres. These upgraded facilities will provide universal access to a broader range of primary healthcare services tailored to meet the specific needs of the population. By doing so, the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between conventional and traditional medicine, ensuring a more inclusive and holistic approach to health and wellness.
The implementation of Ayushman Arogya Mandir centers is being carried out through State and Union Territory (UT) Governments based on their respective State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) submitted under NAM. To date, a total of 12,500 existing Ayush dispensaries and sub-health centers have been approved for upgrade to Ayushman Arogya Mandir centers across various States and UTs.
According to recent reports, 12,121 Ayushman Arogya Mandir centers have already been made functional, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare infrastructure. These centers are expected to offer a wide range of services, including preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care, all underpinned by the holistic principles of Ayush.
The Ministry of Ayush’s initiative is not only a step towards enhancing the accessibility and affordability of healthcare services but also an acknowledgment of the importance of integrating traditional medicine systems into the mainstream healthcare framework. By leveraging the strengths of Ayush practices, the Ayushman Arogya Mandir centers aim to promote a healthier and more balanced lifestyle among the population.
As the Ministry continues to work closely with State and UT Governments to operationalize the remaining centers, the vision of a more inclusive and holistic healthcare system in India is gradually becoming a reality. The Ayushman Arogya Mandir centers stand as a testament to the potential of combining traditional wisdom with modern healthcare practices to achieve comprehensive well-being for all.
The State/UT wise status of approved and functional Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush)
| Sl. No. | Name of States/UTs | Approved Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) | Functional Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) |
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 6 | 6 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 126 | 126 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 89 | 89 |
| 4 | Assam | 500 | 500 |
| 5 | Bihar | 294 | 113 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 12 | 11 |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | 400 | 400 |
| 8 | Delhi | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Goa | 100 | 100 |
| 11 | Gujarat | 365 | 365 |
| 12 | Haryana | 538 | 506 |
| 13 | Himachal Pradesh | 740 | 740 |
| 14 | Jammu & Kashmir | 523 | 523 |
| 15 | Jharkhand | 745 | 648 |
| 16 | Karnataka | 376 | 376 |
| 17 | Kerala | 700 | 700 |
| 18 | Ladakh | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Lakshadweep | 7 | 7 |
| 20 | Madhya Pradesh | 800 | 800 |
| 21 | Maharashtra | 390 | 345 |
| 22 | Manipur | 15 | 15 |
| 23 | Meghalaya | 45 | 22 |
| 24 | Mizoram | 41 | 41 |
| 25 | Nagaland | 49 | 49 |
| 26 | Odisha | 422 | 422 |
| 27 | Puducherry | 4 | 4 |
| 28 | Punjab | 158 | 158 |
| 29 | Rajasthan | 2019 | 2019 |
| 30 | Sikkim | 18 | 18 |
| 31 | Tamil Nadu | 650 | 650 |
| 32 | Telangana | 421 | 421 |
| 33 | Tripura | 72 | 72 |
| 34 | Uttar Pradesh | 1034 | 1034 |
| 35 | Uttarakhand | 300 | 300 |
| 36 | West Bengal | 540 | 540 |
| Total | 12500 | 12121 | |
This information was given by the Minister of State (IC) for Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav in the Lok Sabha in a written reply to a question yesterday.
