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India's Ayush sector sees 15-fold growth, boosts global wellness footprint

In a special video message, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers, JP Nadda, lauded OPPI for its 60 years of contribution to India's Pharma sector

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AYUSH sector moving towards $200 billion target: Prataprao Jadhav

The Ayush industry is steadily moving towards the 200 billion dollar target aided by a strong network of research councils, statutory bodies and national institutes, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said. He made the remarks at a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Ayush held here on Tuesday. Jadhav, who chaired the meeting, highlighted that for the first time since the Ministry of Ayush became an independent ministry in 2014, a dedicated Parliamentary Consultative Committee has been established, according to a statement. He said this important step will help ensure focused discussions, better attention to Ayush-related matters, and stronger policy direction. It will further enhance the ministry's role in promoting a more holistic and globally recognised healthcare system, the statement said. Highlighting the growth of Ayush, he said, Under the leadership of Prime Minister, Ayush has grown rapidly with a strong network of research councils,

India first country to launch a traditional knowledge digital library: WHO

The WHO release follows India's proposal on the subject, leading to the development of WHO's first-ever roadmap for applying AI in traditional medicine

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41% of respondents incorporated Yoga into their lifestyle: Ayush survey

Over 41 per cent of the respondents have incorporated Yoga into their lifestyle to a certain extent after a decade of the UN's declaration of June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, according to a survey report by the Ayush ministry. The survey, which covered 30,084 households across 34 states and UTs including urban and rural areas, noted that 24,6 per cent respondents reported improved fitness due to Yoga, 16.9 per cent experienced reduction in stress levels, while around one-fourth respondents claimed to have gained health knowledge. Titled 'Impact Assessment of a Decade of International Day of Yoga (IDY): Survey Findings', the survey revealed that 11.2 per cent practice yoga regularly, 13.4 per cent occasionally and 75.5 per cent do not practice yoga. Dr Raghavendra Rao, Director of CCRYN explained, "These 11.2 per cent people who practice Yoga regularly have been measured as those who go to yoga classes and attend sessions regularly. When we say that over 41 per cent have .

Yoga now a global mass movement thanks to PM Modi's efforts: Ayush minister

Yoga has transformed from a personal wellness routine into a global mass movement, over the past 10 years, due to the consistent efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it is now being practised with enthusiasm in more than 170 countries, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said. In an interview with PTI ahead of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, Jadhav credited the prime minister for popularising yoga globally. "The widespread global adoption of Yoga can be attributed to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who not only proposed the idea of IDY at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 but also personally reached out to world leaders to garner unanimous support," Jadhav said. He said the resolution was co-sponsored by 177 nations and adopted within a record 75 days, making it one of the fastest-passed proposals in UN history. Since then, yoga has emerged as a cultural bridge connecting people across continents with annual observances o

Parliament panel asks single independent drug regulator for Ayush medicines

A parliamentary committee has recommended the consolidation of all AYUSH drug-related standard-setting processes under a single independent drug controller in alignment with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and its associated rules. To achieve this, the ministry should establish a streamlined and inclusive mechanism that actively involves stakeholders in the development of pharmacopoeial standards, ensuring greater efficiency and uniformity, said the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in a report presented in the Rajya Sabha this week. Additionally, the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) and Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) may come together to coordinate and collaborate in this initiative, the committee emphasised in its 165th report on "Demands for Grants 2025-26 (Demand No. 4) of Ministry of Ayush". This will enhance the scientific testing and evaluation of a larger number of ASU&H .

WHO updates ICD framework, includes traditional medicine in health module

WHO has introduced a new module dedicated to traditional medicine conditions in its 2025 update to the International Classification of Diseases, marking a monumental step in the systematic tracking and global integration of traditional systems of healthcare practices, the government said on Wednesday. The Ayush Ministry said this update follows the successful year-long testing and deliberations after the launch of International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-11 TM-2 in January last year for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine for country implementation testing. "This groundbreaking inclusion of traditional medicine in WHO's internationally recognised health framework ensures that traditional health systems of Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani are officially documented and categorized in ICD-11, alongside conventional medical conditions. This elevates their status in global health reporting, research and policymaking," it said. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, the secretary in the ...

Ayush ministry, social justice dept sign MoU for senior citizens' welfare

The Ministry of Ayush and the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment signed MoU on Wednesday to improve the well-being of senior citizens and address the growing concern of substance abuse. This strategic partnership seeks to implement Ayush-based interventions to promote geriatric healthcare and combat substance abuse, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said. He said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a pioneering step to develop cooperative initiatives for health promotion among senior citizens and those affected by substance abuse. "Geriatric healthcare and substance abuse are critical areas that require special focus, especially as we face an ageing population and growing concerns around addiction," Jadhav said. This collaboration between the Ministry of Ayush and the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) represents a significant step towards addressing these challenges. "By leveraging the holistic approach of Ayush systems alongside social welfar

Nearly 740 mn Ayushman Bharat health records created: Govt tells RS

More than 73.98 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) have been created and over 49.06 crore health records have been linked with ABHA, Union Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Rajya Sabha. Over 3.63 lakh health facilities have been registered on the Health Facility Registry (HFR) and over 5.64 lakh healthcare professionals are registered on the Healthcare Professional Registry (HPR), Jadhav said in a written reply. The minister shared health data collected till February 6. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has been launched with the aim of enabling interoperability of health data within the health ecosystem and creating electronic health records for every citizen. The ABDM comprises key registries such as the ABHA, HPR, HFR and drug registry, Jadhav said. Inclusion is one of the key principles of ABDM and the digital health ecosystem created by ABDM supports continuity of care across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare in a seamless manner,

Budget: Govt ups allocation for Ayush ministry by 14% to Rs 3,992.90 crore

The budget allocation for the Ministry of Ayush has been increased to Rs 3,992.90 crore for 2025-26 from Rs 3,497.64 crore (revised estimates) in 2024-25, a 14.15 per cent hike. The National Medicinal Plants Board has been allocated Rs 18.59 crore while the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) has been allocated Rs 21.96 crore. The National Medicinal Plants Board undertakes promotional and contractual farming schemes to encourage in-situ conservation and ex-situ cultivation of medicinal plants for providing raw materials of assured quality for manufacturing of ASU&H (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy) medicines. The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy is a subordinate office under the Ministry of Ayush. It is an appellate authority for testing of all Ayush drugs in India. It also sets the standards for all Ayush drugs that are published in the form of pharmacopoeias. The autonomous bodies have been allocated Rs ...

Union minister Nadda inaugurates new S-VYASA university campus in Bengaluru

Union Health Minister J P Nadda inaugurated the new campus of the School of Advanced Studies, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), deemed to be a university, in Bengaluru on Friday. He also launched DIGI-Vyasa and Vyasa TV. According to an official statement, S-VYASA imparts traditional Indian knowledge systems alongside modern education and focuses on advancing holistic wellness and academic excellence through its hub for Yoga, Naturopathy, and Ayurveda. It blends education with industry to create a truly transformative learning environment. The new campus is dedicated to Engineering, Computer Applications, and Management and integrates cutting-edge education with Yoga for holistic development. Under the tagline "Education Meets Industry," the campus offers access to industry collaborations and technological innovations. Speaking on the occasion, Nadda said, "Our visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought about a significant policy change in healthcare to

AYUSH market grows from $2.85 bn in 2014 to $ 43.4 bn in 2023: Govt

The Ayush market has seen exponential growth, increasing from USD 2.85 billion in 2014 to USD 43.4 billion in 2023, according to Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Naik also highlighted that exports from the sector have doubled, rising from USD 1.09 billion to USD 2.16 billion. The Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) has undergone a transformative journey over the past decade, positioning India as a global leader in traditional medicine, Naik said. Since its establishment in 2014 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ministry has spearheaded significant advancements in public health, education, research, and economic development, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC), he added. Naik said significant strides were made in the AYUSH sector, particularly in integrating ...

Ayurveda Day: Ancient medicine system vital for health, says PM Modi

On the occasion of Dhanvantari Jayanti and 9th Ayurveda Day, PM Modi will also launch, inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects related to the health sector worth around Rs 12,850

SC stays Ayush Ministry's notification in Patanjali misleading ads case

'Rule 170 of Drugs and Cosmetic Rules 1945, which deals with prohibition of misleading advertisement of Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs, shall remain in the statute book'

Supreme Court halts Ayush Ministry notification over misleading drug ad

The notification by the Ayush Ministry was in direct breach of the Supreme Court's earlier orders that mandate advertisers to submit a self-declaration before broadcasting or publishing ads

Special medical stores to be opened in tehsils for AYUSH medicines: Jadhav

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav on Monday said special medical stores will be opened in every tehsil of the country to ensure adequate availability of AYUSH medicines. The Union AYUSH Minister also said the government is mulling on ways to ensure Ayurvedic medicines based on traditional knowledge get due recognition. "The traditional knowledge of Ayurveda has been passed on from generation to generation. There are very good medicines in Ayurveda, but they have no recognition. We are wondering how these drugs can be recognised," he told PTI here. "Only a few AYUSH medicines are available in common medical stores, due to which patients and doctors prescribing these medicines face problems. The government wants to ensure AYUSH drugs come into the market in abundance after research. These medicines should be available everywhere. For this, we are trying to open at least one special medical store of AYUSH medicines in every tehsil of the country," he said. AYUSH hospitals are also being

SC suggests creation of centralised dashboard for misleading ads complaints

Asks Ministry of Consumer Affairs explain why complaints on its portal is 'abysmally low'

SC criticises state authority for inaction in Patanjali misleading ads case

'When you want to do something, you do it with lightning speed, but if you don't, then for years nothing moves,' the Supreme Court bench told the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority