AYUSH Systems: Shaping the Future of Integrative Healthcare in India

The Indian government's AYUSH initiative—encompassing Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy—represents one of the world's most ambitious programs to integrate traditional medicine into the national healthcare system.

With over 800,000 registered AYUSH practitioners and 3,500 hospitals across the country, the program has demonstrated remarkable reach. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated its adoption, with Ayurvedic immunity boosters and yoga protocols being recommended by leading medical bodies.

Policy Landscape

Recent policy changes have created dedicated AYUSH wards in government hospitals, mandatory AYUSH curriculum in medical education, and a national research council dedicated to evidence generation. These structural changes signal a paradigm shift in how India approaches public health.

Conference speakers from the Ministry of AYUSH will share insights on the five-year roadmap and how practitioners can align their work with national health priorities.