Abstract

POLICY FRAMEWORKS FOR AYUSH DISCIPLINES AND EDUCATION IN INDIA

Amit Kumar Jha1*, Neetu Singh2

Abstract

AYUSH system of medicine is our rich traditional medical heritage, which plays a vital role in India’s healthcare system. Since independence, the government has consistently taken significant policy-level interventions to institutionalise and mainstream Ayush disciplines. Policy frameworks like the national Ayush Mission 2014 and the NCISM/NCH Acts 2020 are standardising these disciplines with research-oriented education so that interdisciplinary collaboration can be encouraged. Despite all these, challenges persist, like inadequate funding, inconsistent regulatory standards, regional disparities in implementation, etc. To elevate AYUSH as a sustainable and inclusive healthcare model, we must address all the Challenges in its path. This Review provides an overview of the evolution, structure, and impact of current policy frameworks governing Ayush disciplines and education in India.

Keywords: AYUSH, Traditional medicine, Policy frameworks, Integrative healthcare, medical education, Challenges, India.