Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH

Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH Latest News

Recently, the Minister of State (IC) for Ayush informed about the Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy).

About Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH

• It is a Central Sector Scheme.
• It provides support to Indian Ayush drug Manufacturers/ Ayush Service providers to give boost to the export of Ayush products & services.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of AYUSH
• Objectives
  • To promote and strengthen awareness and interest about AYUSH Systems of Medicine at international level
  • To facilitate International promotion, development and recognition of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy
  • To foster interaction of stakeholders and market development of AYUSH at international level
  • To support international exchange of experts and information for promotion and propagation of AYUSH systems,
  • To promote academics and research through establishment of AYUSH Academic Chairs in foreign countries.

‹ ›

Components of Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH

• International exchange of experts & officers,
• Incentive to drug manufacturers, entrepreneurs, AYUSH institutions, Hospitals etc. for international propagation of AYUSH by participating in international exhibitions, trade fairs, road shows etc.
• Support for international market development and AYUSH promotion-related activities,
• Establishment of AYUSH Information Cells and establishment and strengthening of Health Centre/ Institution in foreign countries.  
• International Fellowship/ scholarship Programme for foreign nationals for undertaking AYUSH courses in premier institutions in India.

Source: PIB