108 labs approved for quality testing of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs: Minister

December 29, 2025 2:04 PM

108 labs approved for quality testing of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs: Minister

A total of 108 laboratories have been approved for quality testing of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs, said Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav. The Minister noted that these labs are approved or licensed under the provisions of the Drugs Rules, 1945 Further, 34 State Drug Testing Laboratories have been supported for strengthening their infrastructural and functional capacity. Three Regional Research Institutions of the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences are also approved under Ru...

Year-ender 2025: Ayush Sector marks transformational year in 2025 with global recognition and infrastructure expansion

December 26, 2025 1:37 PM

Year-ender 2025: Ayush Sector marks transformational year in 2025 with global recognition and infrastructure expansion

The year 2025 emerged as a landmark period for India’s traditional medicine sector, with the Ministry of Ayush witnessing unprecedented expansion in infrastructure, global partnerships, scientific validation and public outreach, firmly positioning Ayush systems at the centre of evidence-based, people-centric healthcare. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, Ayush moved decisively from the margins to the mainstream, strengthening India’s leadership in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, ...

India advances Siddha’s global reach with WHO standards, cementing role as Ayush knowledge hub

July 26, 2025 10:26 AM

India advances Siddha’s global reach with WHO standards, cementing role as Ayush knowledge hub

India has taken a significant step toward globalizing its traditional medical systems, with the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush and the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), concluding a two-day WHO External Expert Group Meeting on July 24–25. The meeting focused on finalizing the Draft WHO Technical Reports on Training and Practice in Siddha, aiming to establish globally harmonized standards for this ancient Indian medical system. In his ...