Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, on Saturday, 1 February 2026, welcomed the Union Budget 2026, calling it a visionary and forward-looking Budget that strongly reinforces the Government’s commitment to “Health for All” and “Viksit Bharat”. He said the Budget provides a decisive push to holistic healthcare and traditional medicine, aligning health outcomes with India’s long-term development goals.
A Visionary Health Budget Under PM Modi’s Leadership
Commending Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Shri Jadhav said the Budget reflects the dynamic leadership and long-term vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He noted that enhanced allocations and progressive policy interventions will strengthen primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare systems, ensuring inclusive and resilient health infrastructure across the country.
₹4,408 Crore Allocation Gives Major Boost to AYUSH Sector
A key highlight of the Budget is the allocation of ₹4,408 crore to the Ministry of AYUSH. Shri Jadhav said this enhanced outlay will significantly accelerate the integration of AYUSH systems with mainstream healthcare, promote evidence-based research and innovation, and strengthen institutional infrastructure and human resource capacity nationwide.
He emphasized that AYUSH-based interventions have already played a vital role in preventive healthcare, public health resilience, and community well-being, and the increased funding will help take the benefits of traditional medicine to every household.
Focus on Education, Research, and Health & Wellness Centres
The Union Budget 2026–27 places strong emphasis on modernizing AYUSH education and training, expanding AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres under the National AYUSH Mission, and scaling up research, standardization, and quality assurance initiatives. According to the Minister, these measures will ensure credibility, accessibility, and global competitiveness of India’s traditional systems of medicine.
Key Initiatives Announced for AYUSH
Shri Jadhav highlighted several major initiatives announced in the Budget, including:
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Establishment of three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIA) to strengthen education, clinical services, and research.
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Upgradation of AYUSH pharmacies and Drug Testing Laboratories to ensure quality, standardization, and skilled manpower availability.
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Upgradation of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, aimed at promoting evidence-based research and enhancing global outreach in traditional medicine.
Strengthening India’s Global Leadership in Traditional Medicine
The Minister said the Budget will facilitate greater international collaboration and global outreach in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy. This, he noted, will further consolidate India’s position as a global hub for wellness and traditional medicine, in line with growing international demand for holistic and preventive healthcare solutions.
Conclusion
Concluding his remarks, Shri Prataprao Jadhav said the Union Budget 2026 marks a significant step towards “Swasth Bharat, Sampann Bharat”, where ancient wisdom and modern scientific advancements progress together. With strong support for AYUSH and holistic healthcare, the Budget lays the foundation for a healthier, more resilient, and self-reliant India, fully aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
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Source: PIB
