Ayush Sector Poised to Lead India’s Global Push in Integrative Healthcare
**New Delhi, July 31 ** – The Ayush sector can play a key role in making India a global leader in **integrative medicine**, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Ayush, at the ‘**Ayush Stakeholders Consultative Meeting 2025**’ held in New Delhi on Thursday.
The event was organised by FICCI in partnership with the **Ministry of Ayush**. Jadhav highlighted the government’s full support for the **holistic development** of Ayush systems, which include **Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Sowa-Rigpa, Naturopathy, Yoga, and Homoeopathy**.
Speaking about the vision of **Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)**, he called on the industry to work together to raise the global status of these traditional systems. “Ayush should become the first choice for preventive and treatment-based healthcare, both in India and across the world,” he said. “From ‘Vocal for Local’ to ‘Global for Local,’ the sector has the potential to define India’s global health leadership,” he added.
**Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha**, Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, stressed the need to bring Ayush into the mainstream using **new policies, scientific research, and stronger institutions**. His key goals included better coordination between ministries, evidence-based policies, and building skills to ensure Ayush reaches people at every level.
**Dr. Pradeep Multani**, Chair of the FICCI Ayush Committee, said there is a need to **modernize regulations** and support **MSMEs and startups** in the sector. He also pushed for better access to **global markets**, and stronger data systems to support the growth of the Ayush industry.
Multani shared FICCI’s recommendations on laws such as **Rule 170**, the **Biological Diversity Act**, and the outdated **Drugs and Magic Remedies Act**.
The meeting brought together leaders from government, industry, and academic fields to build a roadmap for **innovation, quality, global expansion, and integration** of Ayush. Experts agreed that Ayush is no longer just traditional—it is becoming a **key part of India’s healthcare, economy, and global influence
