National AYUSH Mission: Promoting Traditional Medicine in India
National AYUSH Mission: Promoting Traditional Medicine in India
Introduction
The National AYUSH Mission (NAM) was launched by the Government of India to promote the Indian systems of medicine and homoeopathy in India. The mission seeks to provide cost-effective AYUSH services, with a focus on AYUSH health and wellness centres, strengthening educational systems, and promoting medicinal plants used in traditional medicine.
Objectives of National AYUSH Mission
To provide AYUSH health services throughout the country.
To enhance the availability of AYUSH medicine and treatments.
To integrate valuable knowledge of AYUSH systems with modern medicinal practices.
To support conservation and cultivation of medicinal plants.
Key Components
1. AYUSH Services
The goal is to expand the availability and accessibility of AYUSH services. This includes the establishment of AYUSH hospitals, dispensaries, and homeopathic facilities.
2. AYUSH Educational Institutions
NAM aims to strengthen educational systems by upgrading existing AYUSH colleges and institutions. It also supports the establishment of new AYUSH educational facilities.
3. Quality Control of Drugs
Ensuring the quality control of AYUSH drugs is essential for gaining public trust. The mission includes measures for improving the standards of AYUSH medicines and ensuring their availability across the country.
4. Medicinal Plants
The mission promotes the proactive cultivation and conservation of medicinal plants to enhance availability for AYUSH medicines. This includes creating herbal gardens and supporting farmers who grow these medicinal plants.
Initiatives and Achievements
Since its inception, the National AYUSH Mission has made significant strides in promoting traditional medicine. Key initiatives include the integration of AYUSH in public health and the promotion of awareness about the benefits of these traditional systems.
Contact Information
For further information, you can contact the AYUSH Ministry of India:
