NITI Aayog on Thursday suggested that the government should create a global Ayurveda register (GAR) and adopt a strategic approach towards the recognition of the traditional medicine system in India.
The Aayog, in a report titled ”Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global”, further said that the government should establish a world federation for Ayurveda and yoga. It also recommended that the government should formulate an ayurvedic pharmacopoeia-export edition.
“The government should create a real-time Ayurveda trade dashboard,” the Aayog said.
The Aayog also pitched for increasing coordination between industry and academia for the promotion of Ayurveda.
Ayurveda is a well-recognised and regulated system of traditional medicine in India. India maintains a strong domestic ecosystem with over 355,000 trained Ayurveda practitioners, but international practitioner representation remains limited, with 95% of qualified professionals based in India.
The availability pillar highlights legal recognition of Ayurveda practice around the world and availability of trained Ayurveda professionals in different countries, manufacturing and export of Ayurveda products to around 150 countries, and exports rising from USD 1.09 billion in 2014 to USD 2.16 billion in 2023.
The globalisation of Ayurveda has the potential to generate significant economic opportunities, including growth in markets for health products, wellness services, and medical value travel.
Speaking on the occasion, Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, stated that the globalisation of Ayurveda presents a unique opportunity to establish India as a global leader in traditional medicine while unlocking substantial economic value, creating employment, strengthening exports, and reinforcing India”s cultural and knowledge-based soft power.
M. Srinivas, Member, NITI Aayog, emphasised that the globalisation of Ayurveda is not merely about expanding markets or increasing exports.
At its core, it is about improving health outcomes and offering people across the world additional evidence-based options for achieving healthier and more fulfilling lives, he added.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, highlighted the major initiatives undertaken by the Ministry to promote the global acceptance of Ayurveda and the substantial progress achieved during the past decade.
He stated that the report’s recommendations would complement the Ministry’s efforts and provide renewed momentum for establishing Ayurveda as a globally recognized system of healthcare.
Acquino Vimal, Additional Secretary (UNES), Ministry of External Affairs, highlighted the progress made in advancing the globalization of Ayurveda through India’s international engagements and partnerships.
The study was undertaken by the Health Division of NITI Aayog in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
It draws upon extensive stakeholder consultations, international benchmarking, and evidence-based analysis to identify opportunities and challenges in the globalization of Ayurveda.
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NITI Aayog unviels strategic roadmap to make Ayurveda global
