Study of achievement and progress in the sector of AYUSH after independence

Continuous and right development means such achievements, which cares for the needs of the present as well as the needs of the future. Good health is an essential requirement in past, present, and future periods. Development is considered an achievement only when it is fully grown. This process started with Ayurveda, after the rise of development from Homeopathy and Siddha after independence, along with Unani and Yoga, today is providing health benefits in the field of health in the name of Ayush treatment system. As integrated medical system, patients should get complete all-round health benefits at one place; this is the aim of Ayush treatment system. Post independent India, saw the ‘Ayush’ system grow at a faster pace as a result, considerable infrastructure of health care is available in public, private and voluntary sectors. Policy support to the Indian system of Medicine and Homoeopathy has been there since independence in 1947. The objectives of the strategies outlined in the policy include expansion of health care through Ayush, mainstreaming of Ayush facilities, quality control and standardization of Ayush drugs, education research and development relevant to emerging health needs, and awareness generation about the potentials and strengths of Ayush system.