National Ayush Mission (NAM)

Why in News?

Recently, the Ministry of Ayush launched a film series titled “Ayush for All: Holistic Health Care through National Ayush Mission” on National Ayush Mission (NAM).

• National Ayush Mission (NAM) – It  is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2014 for implementing through States/UTs.
• Aim :
  • To strengthen Ayush healthcare services.
  • Promote preventive care through Ayushman Arogya Mandir.
  • Integrate Ayush systems into mainstream public health.
  • Development of Ayush educational institutions.

• Funding Pattern
  • For North Eastern States and Himalayan States of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir -  Centre 90% and State 10%
  • For the rest of the States and UTs -  Centre 60% and State 40%.
• Performance-based budgeting - In order to incentivize good performing States/UTs, performance-based budgeting has been made.
• Achievements - Supported for the establishment of,
  • 167 Integrated Ayush Hospitals
  • 416 upgraded Ayush Hospitals
  • 5036 dispensaries
  • 16 new Ayush educational institutions
  • 3883 Yoga Wellness Centres
  • 1055 Ayush Grams
  • 12,500 Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush).

Essential Ayush medicines were supplied to 996 hospitals and 12,405 dispensaries each year.

• Significance – It is a significant initiative in revolutionizing healthcare delivery in distant corners of the country.
• It is bridging the gap in healthcare access, promoting a holistic wellness model and continues to transform lives.
• These initiatives are transforming public health and improving access to preventive and promotive care across the nation.

References

1. PIB| Film Series on National Ayush Mission (NAM)
2. NAM| About National Ayush Mission (NAM)