Question : AYURVEDA SYSTEM FOR DEFENCE FORCES



(a) whether the Government has formulated any guidelines for inclusion and implementation of Ayurveda under authorized medical reimbursement scheme for members of the Armed Forces;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the time by which the Ayurveda system is likely to be put under the said scheme?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) No, Madam. The Government does not propose to introduce the Indian system of Medicine in the Armed Forces.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.