Context
India is increasingly integrating Yoga, Ayurveda and other AYUSH systems into its global health diplomacy through trade agreements, medical tourism, practitioner mobility and international education. Experts, however, stress the need for credible standards, scientific evidence and regulation to gain wider global acceptance.
Explanation
- AYUSH covers Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy, administered by the Ministry of AYUSH.
- India is seeking to transform AYUSH from primarily a cultural export into a formal health and services sector with international market access.
- Recent trade agreements with Oman, New Zealand provide pathways for recognition of Indian qualifications, practitioner mobility, wellness centres and cooperation on traditional medicine.
- The AYUSH Visa, introduced in 2023, facilitates entry of foreigners seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine; a separate AYUSH Attendant Visa is also available.
- The AYUSH Fellowship Scheme supports foreign students studying AYUSH disciplines in Indian institutions.
- Global expansion requires standardisation, evidence-based practices, practitioner quality, patient safety and reliable data on international demand.
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