Financial assistance being provided for conducting high-quality research in Ayush system of medicine, Govt tell Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, August 11
The Ministry of Ayush is implementing a Central Sector Scheme namely Ayurgyan Scheme from FY 2021-22 and Ayurveda Biology Integrated Health Research components of Ayurgyan Scheme, financial assistance is provided to the eligible organizations and institutions across the country as per provisions contained in scheme guideline for conducting high-quality research activities in the field of Ayush system of medicine for generation of scientific evidence, the government told Parliament on Tuesday.
Union Minister for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav told Rajya Sabha in a written reply that the priority area of ABIHR component, which was added under the scheme in FY 2023-24, is conducting high-end research activities in the field of Ayurveda through integration of basic sciences with the conventional system of medicine.
He said a total of 11 high end research projects were supported through providing financial assistance of Rs.58.28 Crores under the ABIHR from FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26. Further under Research & Innovation in Ayush component, 73 research projects amounting to Rs.11.82 Crores were supported during the last three years.
In addition, Research Councils under Ministry of Ayush namely Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) and Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN) also undertake research activities such as Clinical Research, Drug Proving, Drug Verification, Drug validation, Drug Standardization, Public Health Research, Fundamental Research and Epidemic research through their Research Institutes/Treatment Centre/Peripheral Units.
He said that the Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has undertaken several initiatives to facilitate the integration of traditional medicine into modern healthcare systems at the international level.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who has personally benefited from Ayurvedic treatments, this is heartening news. But I do hope the government also focuses on quality control and standardization. We've seen too many cases of adulterated ayurvedic medicines in the market. Research is important, but so is regulating what's already being sold to millions of Indians daily.
Interesting to see India investing so heavily in traditional medicine research. The collaboration with WHO is particularly smart — it gives international credibility. With proper scientific evidence, AYUSH systems could become a major export for India, especially as the world looks for alternative healthcare solutions. Good initiative overall.
Love to see this! My grandmother used to make kashayams for everything, and honestly they worked better than most allopathic medicines for common colds and digestion issues. 🙏 It's about time we scientifically document these practices. But I hope the benefits reach the grassroots — the real vaidyas in villages, not just big institutions in cities.
While this is good, I'd like to see some data on the outcomes. 73 projects at just ₹11.82 crore over three years — that's less than ₹16 lakh per project. Is that enough for meaningful research? Also, how many patents have been filed? How many new drug approvals? We need results, not just announcements. The integration with WHO is promising though.
This is exactly what PM Modi's vision of 'Vocal for Local' in healthcare looks like! 🌿 We have 5000+ years of knowledge in Ayurveda, and now with modern scientific
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