Scheme involves expansion of the AYUSH sector: AYUSH Mission to remain centrally sponsored

The government said in a statement that the Mission, launched in 2014, is being implemented by the Ministry of AYUSH with the objective of providing “cost effective AYUSH services, with universal access through upgrading AYUSH hospitals and dispensaries, co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centers, Community Health Centers and District Hospitals”.

Thakur said the Cabinet also approved change of nomenclature and mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine as North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research. The consequential changes will also be carried out in the Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations, the government said in its statement.

The inclusion of Ayurveda within the mandate of the institute will be highly beneficial for the people of Northeast for imparting quality education and research in Ayurveda and folk medicine. The institute will also provide opportunities for students of Ayurveda and folk medicine, not only in India but also the neighbouring countries such as Tibet, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal, China and other Central Asian countries, the statement said.