How non-government colleges are dominating India’s AYUSH education boom
In Ayurveda, 467 of 541 colleges in April 2024 were non-government institutions. In Homoeopathy, the corresponding figure was 236 of 277
As India's healthcare system integrates AYUSH practices, government data reveals that non-government colleges have dominated AYUSH medical education. In April 2024, 467 of the 541 Ayurveda colleges, 85% of Homoeopathy colleges, 16 of 58 Unani colleges, 3 of 17 Siddha colleges, and 15 of 71 Yoga and Naturopathy colleges were non-government institutions.
This trend highlights the significant role of private institutions in expanding AYUSH education. The expansion is driven by the Indian government's efforts to integrate AYUSH into mainstream healthcare, with the ministry established in 2014 and subsequent policies promoting education, research, regulation, and integration of AYUSH services into public healthcare.
While the growth in colleges and admissions is evident, ensuring quality education, clinical training, and proper integration with modern medical services is crucial to realizing AYUSH's potential in healthcare.
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