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, Sowa-Rigpa, Naturopathy and Homoeopathy, while expanding access to holistic healthcare across the country and abroad.
Infrastructure and Research Expansion
A major milestone was achieved with the Prime Minister laying the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) campus in Delhi. The ₹187-crore facility will house a 100-bed research hospital, advanced laboratories and training centres, significantly boosting Ayurveda research, clinical care and skill development.
Several Ayush institutions also expanded their academic and healthcare infrastructure, including new hostels, research facilities and upgraded hospitals, strengthening India’s traditional medicine ecosystem.
Global Leadership and WHO Recognition
India’s global leadership in traditional medicine gained major momentum in 2025. The World Health Organization (WHO) introduced a dedicated module for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani in ICD-11, enabling systematic global reporting and strengthening evidence-based integration of traditional medicine into national health systems.
India also co-hosted the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi, which concluded with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, reinforcing global consensus on safety, regulation, scientific validation and equity in traditional healthcare.
WHO further recognised India’s AI-driven Ayush innovations—such as the Ayush Grid, Ayurgenomics and digital research platforms—as global benchmarks in modernising traditional medicine.
International Collaborations and Diplomacy
India deepened international cooperation through multiple bilateral and multilateral engagements. Key agreements included MoUs with Indonesia, Cuba and Germany, as well as enhanced collaboration under BIMSTEC. The announcement of a Centre of Excellence for Traditional Medicine further strengthened regional cooperation in research and capacity building.
High-level global participation at conferences and workshops underscored India’s growing influence in shaping the future of traditional and integrative medicine worldwide.
Public Health Outreach and Mass Participation
Ayush services recorded massive public engagement during major national events. At the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, over nine lakh pilgrims accessed Ayush healthcare through OPDs, mobile units, wellness halls and yoga sessions.
The ‘Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan’ created global records with over 1.29 crore assessments, reflecting rising public acceptance of personalised and preventive healthcare based on Ayurveda.
Yoga continued its global rise, with India celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga through record-breaking participation and nationwide initiatives, reinforcing yoga’s role as a public health movement.
Evidence-Based Integration Across Systems
Throughout 2025, the Ministry prioritised scientific validation, digital integration and regulatory strengthening. Workshops on herbal medicine regulation, biosafety, outbreak preparedness and Good Manufacturing Practices enhanced global standards and safety frameworks.
Major conventions in Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy focused on education, research and innovation, while Ayush was increasingly integrated into mental health services, cancer care, preventive healthcare and disaster response.
Investment, Innovation and the Road Ahead
The launch of platforms such as Ayush Nivesh Saarthi positioned India’s traditional medicine sector as investment-ready, encouraging entrepreneurship and global partnerships.
As 2025 draws to a close, the Ayush sector stands transformed—rooted in ancient wisdom, reinforced by science, empowered by technology and globally connected. The year marked a decisive step towards building an inclusive, resilient and evidence-driven healthcare system, strengthening India’s role as a global hub for traditional medicine and wellness.
