Continuation of National Ayush mission

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Recently, the cabinet approved the Continuation of National Ayush Mission as a centrally sponsored scheme.

Key updates

Financial implication: Rs. 4607.30 crore (Rs 3,000 crore as Central Share and Rs. 1607.30 crore as State Share).
The operationalization of the 12,500 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres component under AYUSHMAN BHARAT for implementation through National AYUSH Mission will also be continued.
In addition, new Ayush Public Health programs will also be part of the National AYUSH Mission.

About National Ayush Mission(NAM)

NAM is being implemented with the Objective to provide cost effective AYUSH Services, by upgrading AYUSH Hospitals, Dispensaries and Ayush educational institutions, co-location of AYUSH systems at Public Health facilities, and setting up of new up to 50 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital and teaching institutions.
The National Ayush Mission was launched on 15-09-2014.
Under NAM special focus is given for specific needs of such areas and for allocation of higher resources in their Annual Plans.
The Mission is addressing the gaps in health services through supporting the efforts of State/UT Governments for providing AYUSH health services/education in the country, particularly in vulnerable and far-flung areas.

Objectives

To provide cost effective AYUSH Services, with universal access through upgrading AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries, co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs).
To establish a holistic wellness model based on AYUSH principles and practices to empower masses for ‘self-care’ to reduce the disease burden, out of pocket expenditure and to provide informed choice to the needy public.
To strengthen institutional capacity at the state level through upgrading AYUSH educational institutions, State Govt. ASU&H Pharmacies, Drug Testing Laboratories and ASU & H enforcement mechanism.
Support cultivation of medicinal plants by adopting Good Agricultural Practices so as to provide sustained supply of quality raw-materials and support certification mechanism for quality standards, Good Agricultural/Collection/Storage Practices.
Support setting up of clusters through convergence of cultivation, warehousing, value addition and marketing and development of infrastructure for entrepreneurs.