NATIONAL AYUSH MISSION (NAM)

Feb. 10, 2021

Central Government is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) through States/UTs for development and promotion of AYUSH systems of medicine including Ayurvedic system.

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The Mission inter-alia makes following provisions for promotion of AYUSH systems including Ayurvedic system:

  1. Co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centers (PHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Districts Hospitals (DHs).

  2. Up gradation of exclusive State Government AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries.

  3. Setting up of upto 50 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital.

  4. Upgradation of State Government Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Educational Institutions.

  5. Setting up of new State Government AYUSH Educational Institutions in the States where it is not available in Government Sector.

  6. Strengthening of State Government/State Government Co-operatives/Public Sector Undertakings for manufacturing of quality medicines in AYUSH Systems.

  7. Strengthening of State Drug Testing Laboratories for ASU &H Drugs for stringent quality control.

  8. Support for cultivation of Medicinal Plant including processing and post-harvest management to ensure supply of quality raw material for AYUSH medicine and other products.

Source : PIB