Ministry of Ayush Invites Application for Director Recruitment 2024

The Ministry of Ayush was formed on the 9th of November 2014 with a vision of reviving the profound knowledge of our ancient systems of medicine and ensuring the optimal development and propagation of the Ayush systems of healthcare. Earlier, the Department of Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy (ISM&H) formed in 1995, was responsible for the development of these systems. It was then renamed as the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (Ayush) in November 2003 with focused attention towards education and research in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy.

Objectives:
Promote the traditional and indigenous systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy, through policy formulation, awareness campaigns, and educational programs.

Promote research and innovation within the Ayush sector, aiming to strengthen the evidence base, enhance quality, and ensure the global relevance of traditional Indian medicine.

Guarantee access to safe and high-quality Ayush products and services, through stringent quality control measures and regulatory standards.

Promote Ayush systems internationally, through exchange programs, seminars, and workshops, aiming for global acceptance and integration of traditional Indian medicine.
Focus on effective human resource development to ensure skilled professionals in Ayush practices, through education, training, and capacity building.

Support the growth of the medicinal plants sector and ensure widespread access to Ayush services and products, aligning with sustainability goals and enhancing public health.