Healthcare
1 The State shall reimburse the fees required for an AYUSH hospital or healthcare clinic to be NABH accredited provided that the same is achieved in the next 5 years.
2 All AYUSH hospitals or healthcare clinics including Homeopathy specialty clinics which receive NABH accreditation shall be automatically deemed eligible for empanelment in the Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana which provides unlimited cover to government employees and pensioners of Uttarakhand and up to INR 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care for other eligible families.
3 The State shall promote Yoga as an essential component of public health initiatives to promote preventive health and reduce NCD (Non-Communicable Disease) burden.
4 Selected government AYUSH hospitals shall be NABH accredited in next 5 years to offer best-in-class IPD and OPD services, management, and operations.
5 The State shall launch an AYUSH teleconsultation app by 2024 which would serve as a one-stop shop for digital AYUSH healthcare services such as online doctor consultation, e-booking for in-person check-ups etc.
6 The State shall promote private sector participation to expand the healthcare infrastructure including physical infrastructure such as hospitals, clinics etc. and digital infrastructure such as e-pharmacies, teleconsultation apps etc.
7 The State shall promote the launch of AYUSH grams through joint ventures or independent ownership by private players to engage local communities in efforts to scale up AYUSH.
8 The State shall collaborate with a marketing agency to create a brand around the top AYUSH hospitals of the State.
Wellness
1 The State shall offer an additional top up of 5% capital subsidy of eligible capital assets for wellness centres, hotels and resorts, established in category B and
category C regions as defined in Tourism Policy, 2023 of the Government of Uttarakhand. The pay out of this capital subsidy will be as per the schedule and guidelines prescribed in Tourism Policy, 2023 of the Government of Uttarakhand.
2 In order to avail the above subsidy, the units need to be a registered wellness player as per the Accreditation and Star Rating System of the Department of
AYUSH, Government of Uttarakhand. Moreover, the eligible units need to have a minimum rating of 3 stars to avail the aforementioned subsidy.
3 The State shall support and promote wellness products such as resorts,
wellness centre, AYUSH parks etc. in diverse locations such as Kasar Devi,
Harsil etc. through PPP mode or private sector investment. The Department of
Tourism would provide support to identify land parcels and conduct feasibility
assessment for the identified sites.
4 The state shall promote operationalization of Yoga and Meditation centres in hilly areas.
5 The State shall partner with leading national and international Online Travel Aggregators (OTAs), airlines, rail operators, tour operators, press etc. to promote Uttarakhand as a wellness destination through marketing campaigns, periodicals, etc. The State shall also conduct targeted campaigns to promote flagship wellness resorts, wellness hotels and other wellness products as most preferred wellness destinations established in the Upper Himalayan districts.
6 The State shall conduct ‘AYUSH Exploratory Missions’ in select countries and
Indian states annually to promote Uttarakhand as a wellness destination. State
shall also engage industry players (wellness resort operators, travel agencies,
etc.) for the same.
7 The State shall promote private sector participation to expand the wellness
infrastructure.
Ayush Manufacturing
1 The State shall offer upto 10% extra capital subsidy (only on cost of building, plant & machinery) for all AYUSH manufacturing units, under MSME Policy. The latest MSME Policy and Mega Industrial & Investment Policy of the state will be applicable on AYUSH manufacturing units as per project size.
2 The State shall promote manufacturing units to be WHO GMP certified in next 5 years to ensure safety and utilization of latest technologies and systems in the manufacturing process.
3 The State shall mandate as well as promote manufacturing units involved in export of products to acquire AYUSH Premium Mark in next 5 years which includes compliance to WHO GMP guidelines and / or importing country’s guidelines, as required.
4 The State shall mandate other manufacturing units to acquire AYUSH Standard Mark in next 5 years which includes compliance to domestic regulatory requirements.
5 The State shall set up an exclusive Homeopathic Drug Testing Laboratory to ensure quality control of homeopathic medicines.
6 The State shall promote creation of manufacturing hubs in clusters.
7 The State shall promote establishment of 2-3 common testing labs at strategic locations in state for quality assessment of raw herbs as well as finished AYUSH products
8 The State shall promote utilization of skilled and trained AYUSH manpower for ensuring quality and safety of AYUSH drug sold through retail channels.
9 The State shall collaborate with a marketing agency to brand Uttarakhand as the AYUSH manufacturing hub in India and run a series of campaigns, roadshows, and industry conclaves.
Education & Research
1The State shall offer a one-time fixed incentive for all AYUSH colleges
which will get NAAC grading between A++ to B++ as follows:
— A++ - INR 15 Lakh
— A+ - INR 10 Lakh
— A - INR 5 Lakh
— B++ - INR 2.5 Lakh
2 All colleges and universities offering AYUSH courses are required to be NAAC
accredited in next 5 years, failing which their courses may be derecognized, as
per the guidelines issued by the concerned university.
3 The State shall launch an ‘apprenticeship & research program’ at all State-run
AYUSH colleges to enable students to receive academic & research experience
through projects and institutional tie-ups with All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) Delhi, National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), National Institute of Homeopathy (NIH) Kolkata and leading AYUSH colleges in other states.
4 The State shall launch an ‘internship program’ at all state-run AYUSH colleges to enable students to gain industry exposure through internships at leading players in AYUSH manufacturing, healthcare, and wellness.
5 The State shall conduct research on integration between modern and traditional medicines through its Rishikul and Gurukul colleges while leveraging international clinical studies and partners.
6 The State shall revise and expand the Yoga Curriculum as per market’s demand. Additionally, dedicated research shall be promoted in the field of Yoga & Naturopathy.
7 The State shall foster collaboration with most prestigious National as well
international institutes, including IIT / AIIMS etc., to facilitate innovation and
exposure to diverse perspectives.
8 The State shall promote periodic upskilling of government all well as nongovernment AYUSH manpower through CMEs, ROTP etc.
9 The state shall conduct regular training programs and workshop for AYUSH faculty members to upgrade their teaching skills, research capabilities and knowledge.
10 The State shall encourage the documentation of traditional knowledge and practices related to AYUSH.
11 The State shall foster collaborations between AYUSH institutes in Uttarakhand and other national / international institutions for student exchange program
Cultivation of Medicinal Plants
1 The State shall mandate all medicinal plant cultivators to adhere to the international standard of Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs) in next 5 years.
2 The State shall promote drone technology such as Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to conduct surveillance of medicinal plants’ health.
3 The State shall set up cold storage or controlled atmosphere stores (CA stores) in PPP mode for storage of perishable plants in identified herb growing clusters to minimize wastage and improve realization of produce
4 The State shall partner with Agri-tech players to build an aggregation platform in PPP mode that would bring sellers (cultivators, local suppliers) and buyers (manufacturers) of different medicinal plants together.
5 The State shall introduce ‘Assured Buy Back’ scheme for key medicinal plants to promote local cultivation and supply to manufacturers.
6 The State shall promote cultivation and supply of medicinal plants in the Upper Himalayan districts.
7 The State shall promote adoption of quality standards for use raw herbs in AYUSH Medicines and ensure sustained supply of raw herbs.
8 The State shall collaborate with a reputed marketing agency to create a brand around key medicinal plants grown in Uttarakhand in collaboration with leading manufacturers. Such herbs could be either unique to the State or widely known by consumers. For instance, Kutki / Pushkarmool / Tulsi to be branded as ‘sourced from the Himalayas or Uttarakhand’.