AYUSH sector moving towards US$ 200 billion target: Union Minister of State (I/C) of the Ministry of Ayush, Mr. Prataprao Jadhav

India’s AYUSH sector is steadily progressing towards the Rs. 17,41,000 crore (US$ 200 billion) target, supported by a robust network of research councils, statutory bodies, and national institutes, Union Minister of State (I/C) of the Ministry of Ayush, Mr. Prataprao Jadhav said during a meeting of the newly established Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of AYUSH. This is the first time since the Ministry became independent in 2014 that it has its own resolute Parliamentary Consultative Committee, aimed at enabling focused policy discussions and providing stronger strategic direction. He highlighted that initiatives such as Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and the National AYUSH Mission are expanding healthcare access to millions. At the same time, the AYUSH industry itself has grown rapidly under the leadership of the Prime Minister.
He also highlighted AYUSH’s growing global presence, citing the International Day of Yoga 2025 in Visakhapatnam, which saw over 3,00,000 participants under the theme Yoga for One Earth, One Health. He added that initiatives such as Prakriti Parikshan and moringa-based AYUSH diets are strengthening evidence-based preventive healthcare and promoting sustainable lifestyles. Members of Parliament suggested enhancing public awareness, establishing additional AYUSH Wellness Centres, documenting traditional healing practices of tribal communities, and addressing misconceptions around AYUSH. They reaffirmed the sector’s crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasised its importance in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat.

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