Context:
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released first All-India survey on AYUSH.
AYUSH Survey:
- Conducted by – National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) from July 2022 to June 2023.
- Collects information on awareness of people about Ayush system of medicine and uses of Ayush for prevention or treatment of ailments.
Key findings:
- Around 95% of rural population and 96% of urban population aged 15 years and above are aware of Ayush.
- Ayush is predominantly used for rejuvenation (preventive) purpose followed by therapeutic (curative) treatment.
- During 2022-23, use of Ayush and average expenditure incurred per person for prevention or treatment of ailments is more in urban areas than rural areas.
AYUSH System:
- Traditional system of healthcare, namely, Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy.
- India – 2nd largest exporter of Ayurveda and alternative medicine globally.
- Benefits – Negligible side effects, Cost-effective treatment, Individualized personal care, complement modern medicine, etc.
- Initiatives –
- National Ayush Mission, launched in 2014 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under Ministry of AYUSH, to strengthen, improve and provide Ayush healthcare services throughout the country.
- Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit (GAIIS) 2022 held at Gandhinagar (Gujarat) to promote agreements, and mutual research and increase Ayush reach globally.
- WHO – Global Center for Traditional Medicine was established in Jamnagar (Gujarat) to accelerate global progress in Traditional Medicine.
- 3 National Ayush Institutes of Eminence in Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy
- Provision of AYUSH Visa, etc.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Consider the following:
1. Aarogya Setu
2. CoWIN
3. DigiLocker
4. DIKSHA
Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (d)
