New Delhi. ; The government is set to integrate Ayurveda into health education at both school and college levels, Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav has announced. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) are jointly developing course modules to familiarise students with the principles of holistic health.

Highlighting that states such as Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh have already introduced elements of the Indian knowledge system in school education, Jadhav said efforts are underway to expand the approach nationwide.

To enhance Ayurveda’s global credibility, the Ayush Ministry is focusing on evidence-based research. High-quality clinical trials are being conducted through the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and other institutions. In collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), work is also ongoing to set international standards for Ayurvedic treatments.

Jadhav stressed that Ayurveda and modern medicine should complement each other. “Allopathy and AYUSH are complementary, not rivals. By bringing together the strengths of both systems, we aim to provide more comprehensive healthcare services,” he said.

Under the National AYUSH Mission, AYUSH doctors are already being deployed at Health and Wellness Centres, especially in rural and remote areas, to improve access to primary healthcare.

Over the past decade, the Ministry of AYUSH has taken several steps to strengthen India’s traditional health systems globally. Initiatives such as International Yoga Day, AYUSH Chairs in global universities, and the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine have established India’s leadership in holistic health.

According to Jadhav, the ministry’s approach prioritises balanced growth, equal opportunities, and respect for the uniqueness of each medical system while promoting research, standardisation, and education. The National AYUSH Mission also aims to expand AYUSH health centres and develop medicinal gardens nationwide, strengthening the public health infrastructure.

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