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Continuation of National Ayush Mission (NAM)
December 19 , 2017
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- The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of centrally sponsored scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) from April 2017 to March 2020 over the 3-year period.
- The NAM is being implemented by Ministry of AYUSH with the objectives of providing cost effective universal access to AYUSH Services.
- The government has set aside funds worth Rs. 2400 crore for the project over the 3-year period. The Mission was launched in September 2014.
- The NAM is addressing the gaps in health services through supporting the efforts of State/UT Governments for providing AYUSH health services/education in the country, particularly in vulnerable and far-flung areas.
- The mission is aimed at better access to AYUSH healthcare services through an increased number of healthcare facilities, better availability of medicines and trained manpower.
- The NAM intends to build on India’s unmatched heritage represented by its ancient systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Yunani, Sidhha, Unani and Homeopathy (AYUSH), which are treasure house of knowledge for preventive and promotive health care.
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