AYURSWASTHYA Scheme – Empowering AYUSH for a Healthier India

The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, has launched an ambitious initiative known as the AYURSWASTHYA Scheme — a Central Sector Scheme designed to strengthen India’s traditional systems of medicine and integrate them with public health services. This scheme promotes research, education, and innovation in Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH), aiming to create a healthier and more self-reliant nation.

🌿 What Is the AYURSWASTHYA Scheme?

Launched on 1st April 2021, the AYURSWASTHYA scheme supports projects and institutions across India to promote the AYUSH system through two major components:

  1. AYUSH and Public Health (PHI)

    • Focuses on integrating AYUSH interventions in community health programs.

    • Supports research and field-based activities for lifestyle disorders, preventive health, nutrition, and rehabilitation.

    • Encourages AYUSH participation in sports medicine, geriatrics, and school health initiatives.

  2. Upgradation to Centres of Excellence (CoE)

    • Provides financial and technical support to leading AYUSH institutions.

    • Promotes cutting-edge research, innovation, and quality education.

    • Enhances infrastructure and facilities to meet international standards.

🧘‍♀️ Objectives of the AYURSWASTHYA Scheme

  • To mainstream AYUSH systems into the public health framework.

  • To develop Centres of Excellence for AYUSH education, clinical services, and research.

  • To promote evidence-based AYUSH practices for holistic healthcare.

  • To build institutional capacity and enhance collaboration between AYUSH and modern medical sciences.

  • To empower communities through awareness and preventive healthcare models.

💰 Funding & Implementation

The scheme operates as a Central Sector Scheme, meaning it is fully funded by the Government of India. Grants-in-aid are provided to eligible institutions, research bodies, universities, and NGOs working in AYUSH and public health.

  • Funding Period: 2021–2026

  • Implementing Body: Ministry of AYUSH

  • Application Portal: AYUSH NGO Portal

Eligible entities can apply for support under the “AYURSWASTHYA Scheme” section of the official AYUSH NGO portal after registration.

🏥 Who Can Apply?

Organizations eligible under this scheme include:

  • Government or semi-government institutions.

  • Recognized universities, colleges, and research organizations.

  • Registered NGOs and trusts with a proven record in AYUSH-related work.

  • Institutions with capacity to develop AYUSH-based public health models.

Applicants must submit detailed project proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation as per the scheme guidelines.

🌏 Benefits of AYURSWASTHYA

  • Improved access to AYUSH-based healthcare.

  • Boost to research, innovation, and training infrastructure.

  • Recognition of AYUSH systems at national and global levels.

  • Employment generation in AYUSH education and healthcare.

  • Strengthening of preventive and holistic health systems.

🧾 How to Apply for AYURSWASTHYA

  1. Visit the AYUSH NGO Portal.

  2. Register your organization under the NGO section.

  3. Navigate to Schemes → AYURSWASTHYA (Central Sector Scheme).

  4. Read the official guidelines carefully.

  5. Submit your proposal with all required documents online.

  6. Track your application status through the portal dashboard.

📚 Documents Required

  • Registration certificate of the organization.

  • Project proposal and financial details.

  • Audited financial statements (last 3 years).

  • Proof of previous AYUSH-related activities.

  • Bank details and PAN number of the organization.

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