ArticleFrontiers in medicine2025
India's journey in mainstreaming Ayush in primary health care-from tradition to integration.
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- A scoping review of clinicalFrontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Yoga and Tai chi: a cross-cultural comparative study of health benefits, cultural sustainability, and global public health implications.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
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- Role of Ayurvedic Principles in Addressing Malnutrition and Non-Communicable Diseases in Low-Resource Settings.Cureus · 2026Review
- From clinical records to community care: using real-world evidence in Ayurveda.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Implementation science of Yoga: an integrated approach to health and wellness.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Ayush systems in India- understanding the Awareness, Utilization, and Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE): Insights from the 79th round of National Sample Survey (NSS)- 2022-23.Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicineReview
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Abstract
Introduction: India has systematically integrated Indian traditional medicine systems Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-rigpa including Homeopathy -collectively known as 'Ayush' into its public healthcare delivery. Since upgrading the Department of Ayush to a dedicated Ministry of Ayush in the year 2014, several landmark initiatives have been launched, including the National Ayush Mission (NAM), the establishment of Ayush Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushman Bharat, and the creation of the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs network. These efforts reflect a strategic commitment to enhance primary health care (PHC) by promoting culturally relevant, preventive, and affordable services. Methods: This practice and policy review employed a systematic approach to analyze the integration of Ayush into India's PHC system. Primary and secondary source of data was drawn from national health policies, government reports, international frameworks, and official statistics between 2014 and 2024. Data was analyzed in detail to assess implementation status, infrastructure, global positioning, education, digital integration, and policy challenges. Observations: India's traditional medicine sector includes 12,500 Ayushman Arogya Mandir led by qualified doctors of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowarigpa and homeopathy doctors, 750,000 registered institutionally qualified practitioners, more than 700 Ayush medical colleges and attached hospitals, around 9,000 Ayush drug manufacturing industries, dedicated research councils for ewach of the Ayush system with their peripheral centers, a Pharmacopoeia Commission of Indian systems of Medicine and Homeopathy etc. Moreover, Ayush systems are integrated in 26,636 Primary Health Centres (PHCs), 6,155 Community Health Centres (CHCs), and 759 Districts Hospitals (DH) in the country. Ayush systems are also integrated in health infrastructure under Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Labour Welfare, Ministry of Railways etc. Public health programs targeting maternal health, geriatric care, and non-communicable diseases have incorporated Ayush-based approaches. Internationally, India has established academic collaborations and information cells across 42 countries and academic chairs across 38 countries, while domestic initiatives focus on digital health (Ayush Grid), education reform (NEP 2020), quality assurance, and cross-referral pathways. Inference: India's integrative approach demonstrates how traditional medicine can enhance PHC delivery, particularly in underserved settings. With continued investment in evidence-based practices, regulatory alignment, and inclusive models, Ayush can play a pivotal role in achieving Universal Health Coverage and informing global traditional medicine strategies.
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