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“The initiative of establishment of 12,500 Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) has significantly enhanced healthcare availability, with the number of beneficiaries rising from 1.5 crore in 2021 to more than 11.5 crore in 2025,” Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Thursday. He was speaking during the National Ayush Mission (NAM) Conclave 2025 at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala (Maharashtra). “As a result, there has been a remarkable improvement in the accessibility of Ayush healthcare services, driven by improved infrastructure, availability of medicines, trained manpower, and strengthened educational institutions,” the minister said. 

“Additionally, 5.6 crore beneficiaries have availed services at Ayush tertiary care institutions. 1,372 Ayush Health and Wellness Centres got NABH entry-level certification and another 189 Integrated Ayush Hospitals were established, reflecting the government’s commitment to quality and accessibility,” said Kavita Garg, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush. 

The National Ayush Mission was started in 2014 with an initial budget of ₹78 crore, which has since increased to reach ₹1275 crore in 2025–26, pointing to the success of the scheme and the strengthening of Ayush healthcare across the country. 

“Ayush systems are gaining prominence due to their holistic approach, personalized care, and increasing global interest, backed by strong government support. Nearly 95% of rural and 96% of urban Indians are aware of Ayush, with millions regularly practicing Yoga—signifying growing trust and nationwide acceptance”, said Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Union Ministry of Ayush. 

Launched in 2014, the National Ayush Mission aims to enhance the availability, accessibility, and quality of Ayush healthcare services across the country through Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) as part of Government of India’s Ayushman Bharat scheme. The two-day conclave aims to chalk out the future roadmap to consolidate and expand the outreach of Ayush services across the nation.

The inaugural session also saw the release of the ‘Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) on Metabolic Disorders in Ayush Systems of Medicine’. Developed by the Ayush Vertical in collaboration with various Research Councils, these guidelines cover five major metabolic disorders—Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Gout, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), and Dyslipidemia. Vetted by Allopathic experts, the STGs integrate Yoga, disease-specific dietary protocols, and standardized clinical procedures to serve as a comprehensive reference for practitioners, educators, and primary healthcare providers across the country.

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