During a workshop organized by NITI Aayog, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav urged States and Union Territories to focus on quality, accessibility, and people-centric delivery of Ayush healthcare services.
On September 8, 2026, the National Workshop on ‘Strengthening the Ayush Ecosystem in States and Union Territories’ was held at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad. The workshop, organized by NITI Aayog, brought together senior officials from the Central Government, more than 30 States and Union Territories, and experts from various organizations to deliberate on strengthening the Ayush ecosystem through shared experiences, best practices, and collaborative action.
During the inaugural session, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, served as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address, he emphasized the need for coordinated efforts by the Centre, States, and Union Territories to expand the reach and impact of Ayush systems. He specifically called for greater focus on quality, accessibility, and people-centric delivery of Ayush healthcare services to address the evolving health needs of the population.
Prof. (Dr.) M. Srinivas, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, highlighted the importance of technology-integrated and evidence-based approaches to integrative healthcare, with the potential to improve health outcomes in India and beyond. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, emphasized the pivotal role of States and Union Territories in strengthening the Ayush ecosystem and ensuring effective implementation and delivery of Ayush services at the grassroots level.
The workshop provided a platform for States and Union Territories to share experiences, best practices, and innovative approaches across key areas, including Ayush healthcare delivery, education, research, capacity building, and integration with the broader healthcare system.
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