Prelims - Current events of national and international importance | Government policies and interventions
Why in News?
Recently, Ministry of Ayush Advances Scientific Research through AyurGyan Scheme and Apex Research councils.
AYUSH - Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa Rigpa healthcare sector.
It is a Central Sector Scheme focused on enhancing capacity and promoting research and innovation in Ayush systems of medicine.
Duration - 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Implemented by - Ministry of Ayush and operates through a Project Sanctioning Committee (PSC) for approval and sanctioning of projects.
Objectives - It supports Ayush institutions with training materials, CME courses, research projects, and the development of interdisciplinary linkages.
The scheme also encourages the use of information technology for disseminating Ayush developments and promoting evidence-based practices.
Components - The Scheme has 3 components
Capacity Building & Continuing Medical Education (CME) in Ayush
Research & Innovation in Ayush
Ayurveda Biology Integrated Health Research
Capacity building and continuing medical education (cme) in Ayush - It involves ongoing professional training and development initiatives for Ayush healthcare professionals, including doctors, teachers, and paramedics.
It aims to enhance their knowledge, skills, and clinical practices to keep pace with emerging trends and advancements in the Ayush healthcare sector.
Research & Innovation in Ayush - It entails the exploration and development of new therapies, drugs, and practices within the Ayush systems of medicine.
It aims to advance scientific validation, safety, efficacy, and quality control of Ayush products and therapies while promoting interdisciplinary approaches for holistic healthcare solutions.
Ayurveda Biology Integrated Health Research Programme – It aims to bridge traditional Ayurveda principles with modern sciences like molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology, and bioinformatics.
Through high-impact research studies, it seeks to generate evidence, standardize integrative protocols.
It will also develop a comprehensive understanding of Ayurveda's principles, fostering the potential integration of Ayurveda practices into national healthcare programs.
