Question : Mission Madhumeha

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken by the Government, if any, to spread awareness regarding Homoeopathy and Ayurveda and encourage their use;

(b) the State/UT-wise number of AYUSH dispensaries and hospitals;

(c) the State/UT-wise number of AYUSH educational institutions and the steps taken to strengthen them; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government, if any to increase access to Ayurveda and Homoeopathy systems of healthcare?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a): Under Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of Information, Education and Communication in AYUSH, the Ministry takes up initiatives for propagation, promotion and awareness of AYUSH systems of medicine including Homoeopathy and Ayurveda by organizing Arogya Fairs/Melas, Ayurveda Parv, Conferences, Exhibitions, Seminars, Workshops, Symposium, celebration of Ayurveda Day & Homoeopathy Day and also undertaking publicity activities through electronic multimedia and print media amongst the citizens all over the country.
(b) The State/UT-wise number of AYUSH hospitals and dispensaries is annexed at Annexure- I

(c): The State/UT-wise number of AYUSH educational institutions is annexed at Annexure-II. To Strengthen these education institutions, the minimum standards are prescribed to be fulfilled according to the existing AYUSH Regulations.

(d): The Ministry has setup Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) for coordinating, formulating, developing and promoting research on scientific lines in Ayurveda and Homoeopathy respectively to increase access to Ayurveda and Homoeopathy systems of healthcare.
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