Ministry of Ayush
Government of India ministry running central sector schemes for quality, manufacturing, research and training in the ASU&H systems of medicine.
Ministry of Ayush at a glance
| Established | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Address | Ministry of Ayush, Ayush Bhawan, B Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi, 110023 |
| Programmes | 4 standing programmes |
| Official website | ayush.gov.in |
Which Ministry of Ayush programme fits you
4 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.
| Programme | Best for | Stage | Duration | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayurgyan Yojana | Ayush institutions running training, and researchers in Ayush systems | — | — | — | — |
| Ayurswasthya Yojana | Ayush teaching institutions, hospitals and public health organisations | — | — | — | — |
| Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) | Ayush drug manufacturers, testing laboratories and pharmacies | — | — | — | — |
| Promotion of International Co-operation | Ayush manufacturers, entrepreneurs and institutions exhibiting abroad | — | — | — | — |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Ministry of Ayush, separate from the funding calls above.
Ayurgyan Yojana
Grant schemeCentral sector scheme for Ayush capacity building, continuing medical education and research.
Best for: Ayush institutions running training, and researchers in Ayush systems
- Grant support for selected startups
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Ayurgyan Yojana aims to enhance and develop capacity in the Ayush healthcare sector across the country. Its continuing medical education part supports training for Ayush doctors, teachers and paramedics, and its research and innovation part supports research in Ayush systems.
What you get
- Support for continuing medical education and training programmes run by eligible institutions
- Grants for research projects in Ayush systems
Who can apply
- Institutions with at least five years of standing, for continuing medical education programmes
How to apply: Interested institutes send the schedule and details of the programmes to be conducted, with modules and resource persons, using the prescribed application for grant.
Ayurswasthya Yojana
Grant schemeCentral sector scheme that merges public health interventions and centre of excellence support, with a sports medicine component.
Best for: Ayush teaching institutions, hospitals and public health organisations
- Grant support for selected startups
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Ayurswasthya Yojana addresses health challenges by merging and expanding two earlier schemes, Public Health Intervention and Centre of Excellence. It has three components: Ayush and public health, Ayush for sports medicine, and upgrading facilities at centres of excellence.
Who can apply
- Ayush teaching institutions and Ayush hospitals that work with recognised national or international sports bodies, for the sports medicine component
- Eligible organisations, for the other components
How to apply: Eligible organisations apply in the prescribed format, with a detailed proposal in two copies. The scheme page points to the application format on the ministry site.
Central sector scheme that gives grant-in-aid to upgrade quality, manufacturing and testing of Ayush drugs.
Best for: Ayush drug manufacturers, testing laboratories and pharmacies
- Grant support for selected startups
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AOGUSY regulates Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy medicines. It aims to strengthen manufacturing and exports of traditional medicines, and to support infrastructure, technology and testing upgrades in public and private sector organisations.
What you get
- Grant-in-aid for equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Support for meeting WHO-GMP standards
- Funding for analytical testing equipment and quality control
Who can apply
- Ayush drug manufacturers, drug testing laboratories and pharmacies in the public and private sectors
How to apply: Applications go through the controlling authority, head of institution, regulatory authority or authorised signatory. Proposals are processed in two quarters each year and reviewed by the ministry before any grant is approved.
Promotion of International Co-operation
Subsidy or reimbursementSupport that reimburses Ayush manufacturers and institutions for taking part in international exhibitions and trade fairs.
Best for: Ayush manufacturers, entrepreneurs and institutions exhibiting abroad
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The scheme gives incentives to Ayush drug manufacturers, entrepreneurs, institutions and healthcare providers that take part in international exhibitions, trade fairs and road shows. Financial help covers part of travel and stall costs.
The scheme page does not set out how to apply, so check the ministry site for the current route.
How to apply to Ministry of Ayush
Choosing the right scheme
- AOGUSY: for Ayush drug manufacturers, drug testing laboratories and pharmacies.
- Ayurgyan Yojana: for Ayush institutions running training, and for researchers in Ayush systems.
- Ayurswasthya Yojana: for Ayush teaching institutions and hospitals.
- International co-operation: for Ayush manufacturers and institutions exhibiting abroad.
How applications work
- Each scheme has its own guidelines and application format on the ministry site under Schemes.
- Institutions apply through the authority named in the guideline, such as the head of institution or controlling authority.
How selection works
- Proposals are reviewed by the concerned adviser of the ministry and may be sent to subject experts.
About Ministry of Ayush
The Ministry of Ayush is a Government of India ministry for the Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy (ASU&H) systems of medicine. It runs its support through central sector schemes listed on ayush.gov.in, and it works from Ayush Bhawan in New Delhi. The ministry was formed on 9 November 2014.
How the schemes work
Ayurgyan Yojana covers capacity building and continuing medical education, and its research and innovation component lists researchers among its beneficiaries. Ayurswasthya Yojana merges two earlier schemes, Public Health Intervention and Centre of Excellence, and includes a sports medicine component. The Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) supports quality, manufacturing and testing of ASU&H drugs. The Promotion of International Co-operation scheme supports Ayush manufacturers, entrepreneurs and institutions that take part in international exhibitions, trade fairs and road shows.
Who can apply
Most schemes are aimed at institutions, manufacturers and laboratories rather than individual founders. Continuing medical education support is open to institutions with at least five years of standing. AOGUSY covers Ayush drug manufacturers, drug testing laboratories and pharmacies in the public and private sectors. Ayurswasthya sports medicine support is open to Ayush teaching institutions and hospitals that work with recognised sports bodies.
How to apply
Each scheme has its own guidelines and application format, published on the ministry site under Schemes. For AOGUSY, industries, laboratories and institutions apply through their controlling authority, head of institution, regulatory authority or authorised signatory. Continuing medical education proposals go to the Director (CME Scheme) on the prescribed form, and Ayurswasthya applications use the prescribed format with a detailed proposal.
Location
The ministry office is Ayush Bhawan, B Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi, 110023.
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Frequently asked questions about Ministry of Ayush
What is Ministry of Ayush?
Ministry of Ayush is a government body based in New Delhi, Delhi.
What does Ministry of Ayush do?
The Ministry of Ayush is a Government of India ministry for the Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy (ASU&H) systems of medicine. It runs its support through central sector schemes listed on ayush.gov.in, and it works from Ayush Bhawan in New Delhi. The ministry was formed on 9 November 2014.
Where is Ministry of Ayush located?
Ministry of Ayush is located at Ministry of Ayush, Ayush Bhawan, B Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi, 110023.
What programs does Ministry of Ayush run?
Ministry of Ayush runs Ayurgyan Yojana, Ayurswasthya Yojana, Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) and Promotion of International Co-operation.
Does Ministry of Ayush provide funding?
Selected startups in some Ministry of Ayush programmes can receive grant support, including Ayurgyan Yojana, Ayurswasthya Yojana and Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY). Grant amounts are set per programme and cohort, and selection into a programme does not guarantee a grant — check the programme's own page for current terms.
How do I apply to Ministry of Ayush?
- AOGUSY: for Ayush drug manufacturers, drug testing laboratories and pharmacies. - Ayurgyan Yojana: for Ayush institutions running training, and for researchers in Ayush systems. - Ayurswasthya Yojana: for Ayush teaching institutions and hospitals. - International co-operation: for Ayush manufacturers and institutions exhibiting abroad.
When was Ministry of Ayush founded?
Ministry of Ayush was founded in 2014. It is a government body.
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