Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH:
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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of AYUSH
- 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.
