Research and Development for traditional system of medicines

Research and Development for traditional system of medicines

Subject: Government Schemes

Section: Health

Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of International Co-operation in Ayush (IC Scheme), Ministry of Ayush

• It supports Ayush drug manufacturers, entrepreneurs, Ayush institutions and Hospitals etc. for international propagation of Ayush by participating in international exhibitions, trade fairs, road shows etc. to display their products and services.
• Support for international market development and AYUSH promotion-related activities.
• Translation and publication of AYUSH literature/books in foreign languages.
• Establishment of AYUSH Information Cells and strengthening of Health Centre/ Institution in foreign countries with AYUSH equipments, etc.
• International Fellowship/ scholarship Programme for foreign nationals for undertaking AYUSH courses in premier institutions in India.

AyushOushadhiGunvattaevamUttpadanSamvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) of Ministry of Ayush

• It has been initiated for augmenting quality of Ayush drugs during the 15th Finance Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26) by merging the existing Central Sector Schemes of Pharmacovigilance initiative, Central Drug Controller of Ayush and Quality Control of ASU&H drugs {Component of National Ayush Mission (NAM)} and inclusion of certain new elements to facilitate standardization, effective enforcement of rules/regulations, technology up-gradation for manufacturing and analytical testing, certification/accreditation, training and capacity building activities intended towards quality assurance of Ayush drugs.

Ayush Mark Certification Scheme

Ayush Mark Certification Scheme is operated by Quality Council of India (QCI) since 2009. The salient features of the scheme are as follows: 

• It is a voluntary certification scheme for ASU&H products having two levels: Ayush Standard Mark and Ayush Premium Mark.
• The Ayush Standard Mark is based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani medicines (ScheduleT) as per Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945. AYUSH Premium Mark is based on WHO’s GMP guidelines covering herbal medicines.
• For any manufacturer to qualify for AYUSH Mark Certification, compliance to the domestic regulations is a pre-requisite. The products are certified post regulatory approval given by State Licensing Authority of the state government concerned.

Traditional medical tourism

GOI is committed to make India a Global Medical Value Hub by further strengthening our traditional medicine industry and boosting ‘Heal in India’ & ‘Heal by India’ initiatives

Heal in India and Heal by India.

Heal in India: to promote India’s medical facilities and infrastructure packages for foreign nationals.

Heal by India: India medical professionals can be used to serve not just our country but at the global level.