The Governing Body Meeting of Haryana State AYUSH Society, chaired by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, today approved a ₹73.02 crore State Annual Action Plan for 2025–26 under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM). This marks a significant jump from last year’s ₹45 crore allocation, aiming to expand affordable and holistic healthcare by strengthening AYUSH services across the state.
The Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of expanding mobile AYUSH units to deliver healthcare services directly to citizens’ doorsteps. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, AYUSH Department, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, Secretary, Health Department and Mission Director, National Health Mission, Sh. RS Dhillon, and Director General, AYUSH Department, Sh. Sanjeev Verma.
A flagship project of the action plan is the establishment of a 50-bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital in village Lalhari Kalan, Yamunanagar, with a budget of ₹15 crore. This hospital will provide treatments rooted in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy, offering a cost-effective alternative to conventional medical care.
Additionally, six Panchkarma Centres will be set up across Haryana with an allocation of ₹3.6 crore, focusing on specialized therapies for detoxification, rejuvenation, and stress relief. The plan also includes developing 22 villages as ‘AYUSH Grams’ with a budget of ₹66 lakh, promoting yoga, healthy diets, and natural remedies to prevent illness and foster community wellness.
The AYUSH Public Health Programme will expand in districts such as Ambala, Karnal, Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani, Narnaul, Kurukshetra, Jhajjar, Nuh, Rewari, Kaithal, Palwal, and Yamunanagar. This initiative will support manpower, training, and awareness campaigns to manage conditions like osteoarthritis, diabetes, and heart diseases through traditional therapies.
The meeting highlighted that 538 AYUSHMAN Arogya Mandirs (AYUSH dispensaries and sub-centres) are currently providing free or affordable treatment across Haryana. Of these, 251 have received Entry-Level Certification from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH), ensuring high-quality care, while the remaining 187 are slated for certification in 2025–26.
Director General, AYUSH, Sh. Sanjeev Verma said this comprehensive plan is designed to benefit the common man by making healthcare affordable, promoting healthy lifestyles and integrating traditional medicine into mainstream services. From easing joint pain to managing chronic illnesses, Haryana’s AYUSH initiatives are ensuring wellness is within every citizen’s reach.