National Ayush Mission (NAM) Civil Service Malayalam Notes

National Ayush Mission (NAM) and basic details – Importance of it – Challenges

National Ayush Mission (NAM)

• Traditional & Non-Conventional Systems of Health Care and Healing Which Include Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy etc. 
• Launched - September 2014 by the Department of AYUSH under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 
• During the 12th Five Year Plan for implementation through States/UTs. 
• Now, it is implemented by - the Ministry of Ayush. 
• The Mission fills in the gaps in health services by assisting state/UT governments in providing AYUSH health services/education across the country, particularly in remote and vulnerable areas.