State PCS - Maharashtra (MPSC)

• 03 May 2025

National Ayush Mission Conclave 2025

Why in News? 

The National Ayush Mission (NAM) Conclave 2025 began at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala (Maharashtra), showcasing the progress made by various States and Union Territories in the Ayush sector.  

 Key Points 

• NAM Conclave 2025:  
  • The event aims to set a roadmap for integrating Ayush into mainstream healthcare. 
  • Ayush and Health Ministers from several states, including Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Mizoram, attended the conclave. 
  • Objective: 
    • Organised by the Ministry of Ayush, the event brought together experts, policymakers, and innovators. 
    • Its goal is to make traditional Indian medicine more accessible, affordable, and evidence-based. 
  • Key Achievements:  
    • Since the 2023 NAM Conclave, efforts have led to the formulation of an action plan for better NAM execution. 
    • The establishment of 12,500 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs increased healthcare access from 1.5 crore (2021) to over 11.5 crore beneficiaries (2025). 
  • State-Level Successes:  
    • Uttar Pradesh: Now has 3,959 operational Ayush hospitals. 
    • Chhattisgarh: Promotes integrative medicine for holistic healthcare. 
    • Rajasthan: Preparing a comprehensive Ayush policy. 
    • Himachal Pradesh: Uses tech-based integrated Ayush model focusing on women’s health. 
    • Mizoram: Witnessed rapid growth in Ayush popularity post establishment of Wellness Centres. 
    • Sikkim: Strengthened rural outreach with NAM support. 
  • Key Outcomes and Announcements: 
    • 5.6 crore people accessed tertiary care in Ayush institutions. 
    • National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) entry-level certification granted to 1,372 Ayush Health & Wellness Centres. 
    • 189 Integrated Ayush Hospitals have been established. 
    • Launch of Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs): 
      • STGs for metabolic disorders—Diabetes, Obesity, Gout, NAFLD, and Dyslipidemia—were released. 
      • Developed with inputs from Research Councils and allopathic experts. 
      • Guidelines integrate Yoga, dietary protocols, and clinical procedures for wider adoption. 

 National Ayush Mission (NAM) 

• Launched in 2014 to integrate traditional Indian medicine into mainstream healthcare. 
• Focuses on increasing availability and quality of Ayush services through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. 
• NAM 2023 resolutions included expanding Health & Wellness Centres and integrating Ayush with National Health Programs. 

 National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)  

• NABH is a constituent board of Quality Council of India, set up to establish and operate accreditation programmes for healthcare organisations. 
• Scope of NABH /Objectives: 
  • Accreditation of healthcare facilities 
  • Quality promotion: initiatives like Safe-I, Nursing Excellence, Laboratory certification programs (but not limited to these) 
  • IEC activities: public lecture, advertisement, workshops/ seminars 
  • Education and Training for Quality & Patient Safety 
  • Recognition: Endorsement of various healthcare quality courses/ workshops