Chandigarh, April 2025: In a significant push to promote traditional systems of medicine, the Haryana government has approved a ₹73 crore AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) plan for the fiscal year 2025–26. The budget aims to integrate AYUSH more effectively into the state’s healthcare framework, ensuring affordable and holistic health solutions for the people of Haryana.
Focus on Infrastructure and Education
A major highlight of the plan is the development of Shri Krishna AYUSH University in Kurukshetra. The university, spread over 100 acres in Fatuhpur village, will significantly expand AYUSH education in the state, offering:
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63 BAMS seats
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82 postgraduate seats
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63 diploma seats in pharmacy (Ayurveda)
This initiative is expected to boost Haryana’s role as a center for AYUSH education and research in northern India.
AYUSH Herbal Parks and Homoeopathy College Projects
The government has also proposed the establishment of herbal parks in Rewari and Jind districts to raise awareness and promote the cultivation of medicinal plants. These parks will serve as knowledge hubs for farmers, researchers, and wellness enthusiasts.
Additionally, the plan includes the groundwork for a Government Homeopathic College in Ambala. A 25-bed homeopathy hospital has already been set up in Rampur-Sarsehdi, which will eventually serve as the clinical wing of the upcoming college in Chandpura village.
Upgrading Health Infrastructure
As part of the National AYUSH Mission, the state has made strides in converting conventional dispensaries into modern AYUSH health centers. So far:
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421 AYUSH dispensaries and 111 sub-health centers have been upgraded to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
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201 centers have received NABH certification
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The budget will support certification and upgrades for the remaining centers in 2025–26
These upgraded facilities will enhance service delivery, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Lifestyle and Wellness Promotion
To further mainstream AYUSH, the state plans to install public guidance systems at all primary and community health centers. These systems will provide information on:
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Traditional medical systems
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Balanced nutrition
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Lifestyle practices rooted in Ayurveda and Yoga
This aligns with Haryana’s goal to improve preventive care and promote wellness-oriented lifestyles.
Conclusion
Haryana’s ₹73-crore AYUSH budget marks a bold step toward integrating traditional Indian healthcare into the modern public health system. With significant investments in infrastructure, education, and wellness awareness, the state is poised to become a model for holistic health development in India.