The Union Budget 2026 has given a decisive and transformative push to Ayush, positioning India’s traditional systems of medicine as a central pillar of the country’s integrative and preventive healthcare framework. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and MoS for Health & Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav hailed the Budget as visionary and future-oriented, stating that it significantly strengthens the Ayush ecosystem and advances India’s aspiration to become a global leader in holistic healthcare.
Gratitude to Leadership for Transformative Vision
Expressing heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Shri Jadhav said the Budget announcements reflect the Government’s unwavering commitment to building a holistic, inclusive, and globally competitive healthcare system, with Ayush as a vital pillar.
He noted that under the Prime Minister’s leadership, Ayush has witnessed unprecedented institutional growth, global recognition, digital expansion, and research advancement, and the Union Budget 2026 builds further on this strong foundation.
Landmark Push for Ayush Education and Research
A historic highlight of the Budget is the proposal to establish three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIAs). These institutions will expand high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate education, promote advanced research, and strengthen tertiary care services in Ayurveda.
According to Shri Jadhav, the new AIIAs will elevate academic standards, deepen evidence-based practice, and reinforce integrative healthcare delivery across the country.
Quality Assurance and Export Readiness
The Budget also proposes the upgradation of Ayush pharmacies and drug testing laboratories to meet higher certification and quality standards. This move is expected to:
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Enhance product quality and consumer confidence
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Improve export readiness of Ayush products
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Support medicinal plant farmers and Ayush-linked MSMEs engaged in processing and manufacturing
These measures directly link healthcare policy with rural livelihoods and enterprise growth, the Minister said.
Strengthening Global Leadership in Traditional Medicine
Further consolidating India’s global leadership, the Budget announces the upgradation of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre. The enhanced centre will deepen international research collaboration, global training, and policy dialogue, firmly positioning India as the global knowledge hub for traditional medicine.
Ayush Integrated with Medical Value Tourism
In a major step toward economic integration, Ayush Centres will be included as part of five proposed Regional Medical Value Tourism Hubs. These hubs will combine modern medical treatment with traditional therapies, wellness services, and rehabilitation, creating integrated healthcare destinations.
The initiative is expected to generate large-scale employment for Ayush practitioners, therapists, yoga trainers, and allied professionals, while boosting India’s medical value tourism footprint.
Ayush Skills Mainstreamed into Care Economy
The Budget also integrates yoga and wellness competencies into NSQF-aligned caregiver training programmes, targeting 1.5 lakh caregivers in the coming year. Shri Jadhav said this will strengthen preventive, rehabilitative, and geriatric care, while mainstreaming Ayush-linked skills within India’s expanding care economy.
From Expansion to Global Integration
Shri Jadhav emphasised that the Union Budget 2026 marks a decisive shift for Ayush—from expansion to consolidation, quality enhancement, and global integration.
“This Budget marks a defining moment where traditional medicine is no longer seen as complementary, but as integral to India’s healthcare future,” he said.
Conclusion
The Union Budget 2026 firmly places Ayush at the core of India’s integrative healthcare vision, linking health policy with employment generation, rural development, exports, and global leadership. With strong institutional expansion, quality assurance reforms, medical value tourism integration, and global outreach, the Budget signals a decisive step towards building a healthier, self-reliant, and globally respected India, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and MoS for Health & Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav hailed the Budget as visionary and future-oriented, stating that it significantly strengthens the Ayush ecosystem and advances India’s aspiration to become a global leader in holistic healthcare.
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Source: PIB
