Why in news?
The latest news highlights for the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) focus on the departmental summit held on September 3–4, 2025, at AIIA, New Delhi.
The summit is the last in a series of six thematic events directed by NITI Aayog and the Prime Minister, focusing on strengthening AYUSH integration.
 
Key Outcomes & Announcements

• Release of standard treatment guidelines (STGs) for common metabolic disorders—diabetes, obesity, gout, NAFLD, and dyslipidemia—incorporating AYUSH protocols for broader medical integration.
• Expansion and accreditation of AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres, with new NABH entry-level certifications and the launch of specialty blocks at government AYUSH hospitals.
• Over 12,500 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs established, increasing healthcare reach from 1.5 crore beneficiaries in 2021 to more than 11.5 crore in 2025.

About National AYUSH Mission (NAM) 
 
The National AYUSH Mission (NAM) is a flagship scheme launched by the Government of India in 2014 to promote AYUSH systems—Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy—as an integral part of the country’s healthcare system.
 
Objectives and Vision

• The mission aims to provide accessible, affordable, and quality AYUSH healthcare services across India.
• It strives to mainstream AYUSH systems within public health frameworks, develop evidence-based management protocols, and strengthen AYUSH educational, research, and service infrastructures.

Key Features

• Funding Pattern: The scheme is centrally sponsored, with 60% of the funding provided by the Central Government and 40% by State Governments.
• Service Integration: AYUSH facilities are co-located with modern medicine hospitals to increase patient choice and care options.
• Infrastructure: The mission supports the establishment of AYUSH hospitals, health and wellness centers, and specialized clinics at primary, community, and district levels.
• Human Resources: It ensures deployment and training of AYUSH doctors, para-medical staff, and integrates AYUSH in health programs with the involvement of ASHA and ANM workers.
• Special Initiatives: Projects address issues like women’s health, mental healthcare for children, palliative care, rural healthcare disparities, and support for endosulfan victims.
• Capacity Building: Ongoing departmental summits foster coordination and capacity building at State and UT levels, focusing on financial management, quality assurance, and digital health integration.

Impact and Achievements

• NAM has led to widespread integration of AYUSH services in government health centers, increased public awareness of Indian systems of medicine, and improved infrastructure for AYUSH education and research.
• Regular campaigns like Ayurveda Day, International Day of Yoga, and Homoeopathy Day help further promote AYUSH practices and public engagement.

Governance and Structure

• The mission operates through a structured program management unit at both state and district levels, ensuring monitoring, evaluation, and efficient delivery of mission objectives.

The National AYUSH Mission is central to India’s push for holistic, pluralistic, and accessible health solutions—expanding the reach of traditional systems to all sections of society.

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