Ayush services economy estimated at $36.92 billion, could reach $318 billion by 2047: RIS study

September 30, 2026 3:42 PM

Ayush services economy estimated at $36.92 billion, could reach $318 billion by 2047: RIS study

India’s Ayush services sector has emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing service segments, with its economic contribution estimated at US$36.92 billion in FY2024-25, according to a new study by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS). The sector recorded a 16.91 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since FY2022-23 and directly supports around 1.76 million livelihoods, highlighting its growing contribution to healthcare, wellness, employment and ser...

11th Ayurveda Day draws massive participation across India and abroad

September 25, 2026 5:02 PM

11th Ayurveda Day draws massive participation across India and abroad

The 11th Ayurveda Day, celebrated across India and globally on September 23 under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”, witnessed massive public participation, with more than 22,000 activities reported through the official Ayurveda Day digital platform.   According to the Ministry of Ayush, 13,10,690 participants registered for the celebrations, while 1,32,47,311 citizens extended their support for Ayurveda through the official digital platform. More than 90,000 images were also ...

‘One Herb, One Standard’ initiative gets three-year extension to strengthen quality of traditional medicines

August 12, 2026 5:51 PM

‘One Herb, One Standard’ initiative gets three-year extension to strengthen quality of traditional medicines

The Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) have renewed their partnership to establish harmonised scientific standards for medicinal plants under the ‘One Herb, One Standard’ initiative, aimed at improving the quality, credibility and global acceptance of India's traditional medicines. The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) f...

Sowa-Rigpa should emerge as a globally recognised evidence-based healthcare system: Prataprao Jadhav

August 8, 2026 12:07 AM

Sowa-Rigpa should emerge as a globally recognised evidence-based healthcare system: Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Friday called for positioning Sowa-Rigpa, the ancient Himalayan system of medicine, as a globally recognised evidence-based healthcare system by strengthening scientific research, academic excellence and institutional development. Chairing the second Governing Body Meeting of the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) in New Delhi, the minister outlined a long-term roa...

Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav seeks Rs 150 commemorative coin, postage stamp for Sant Gajanan Maharaj’s 150th Prakat Din

July 25, 2026 2:43 PM

Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav seeks Rs 150 commemorative coin, postage stamp for Sant Gajanan Maharaj’s 150th Prakat Din

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, has urged the Centre to issue a ₹150 commemorative coin and a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 150th Prakat Din of Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj, which will be observed on February 17, 2028. In separate letters addressed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Jadhav requ...

Ayush Ministry opens ‘Prakriti Cafe’ to promote healthy eating and wellness at workplace

July 23, 2026 10:55 AM

Ayush Ministry opens ‘Prakriti Cafe’ to promote healthy eating and wellness at workplace

The Ministry of Ayush on Wednesday launched Prakriti Cafe at Ayush Bhawan, introducing what it described as the ministry's first workplace initiative aimed at promoting healthy eating habits based on the principles of Ayush Ahaar. The cafe was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav, who said the initiative reflects the government's vision of promoting wellness through healthier everyday lifestyle...

India hosts BRICS meet on traditional medicine, pushes for expert working group on TCIM

July 21, 2026 7:01 PM

India hosts BRICS meet on traditional medicine, pushes for expert working group on TCIM

India on Tuesday hosted the BRICS Meeting on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in Chandigarh, bringing together senior officials and technical experts from the nine-member grouping to strengthen cooperation in traditional healthcare systems and advance the creation of a dedicated BRICS Expert Working Group on the subject. The meeting, organised under India's BRICS 2026 Chairship, formed part of a four-day Health Track programme jointly hosted by the Union Ministry of He...

Delhi witnesses massive participation in Yoga Day celebrations across 40 locations

June 21, 2026 2:28 PM

Delhi witnesses massive participation in Yoga Day celebrations across 40 locations

The national capital witnessed enthusiastic public participation in the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations on Sunday, with yoga sessions organised at 40 prominent locations across Delhi under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” The celebrations, coordinated by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Ministry of Culture and several partner institutions, brought together people from all walks of life to promote wellness, healthy livi...

Ayush Ministry launches Yoga Park Portal to turn public parks into wellness hubs

June 16, 2026 3:53 PM

Ayush Ministry launches Yoga Park Portal to turn public parks into wellness hubs

The Ministry of Ayush has launched the Yoga Park Portal, an initiative aimed at transforming existing parks and public spaces across the country into community wellness hubs that promote yoga, meditation and preventive healthcare. The portal was launched by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav during the 25-day countdown event for International Day of Yoga 2026 in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. The platform was u...

Kerala hosts special yoga and ayurveda programme on menopause wellness ahead of Yoga Day 2026

May 22, 2026 12:27 PM

Kerala hosts special yoga and ayurveda programme on menopause wellness ahead of Yoga Day 2026

As part of the 32-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, a special wellness programme focusing on “Yoga for Menopause - A Holistic Wellness Module” was organised in Kerala’s Kottayam district to promote women’s health through yoga and Ayurveda. The event was jointly organised by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Kalathipady and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ayush Ministry. The programme highlighted the role of yoga and traditi...