Context: During the two-day National Ayush Mission Conclave 2023 important roundtable discussion was held for participating Health and Ayush Ministers from states and UTs governments. The major thrust of the discussion was to strengthen Ayush infrastructure through National Ayush Mission in states and UTs.
About National Ayush Mission:
- The flagship program of the National Ayush Mission was launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Ayush.
- It has played a crucial role in preserving and promoting India's traditional systems of medicine and their integration into the mainstream healthcare system.
- It aims to enhance the availability, accessibility, and quality of Ayush healthcare services across the country through Ayush Health Wellness Centers (AHWCs) as part of the Government of India’s Ayushman Bharat scheme.
- The NAM comprises the components of Ayush Services and Ayush Educational Institutions in addition to newly introduced Ayush Public Health Programs.