About AYUSH Vibhag, Himachal Pradesh
Initially, the Department of Health & Family Welfare was responsible for the management of all institutions of Ayurveda in the State, along with the Allopathic system of medicine. Recognizing the popularity and effectiveness of the Indian Systems of Medicine, the Government of Himachal Pradesh established a separate Department of Ayurveda on 7th November 1984, as per the Rules of Business, by bifurcating it from the Department of Health & Family Welfare.
Over the years, this Department has expanded its scope and activities significantly. It now functions as the Department of AYUSH, in alignment with the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, focusing on the development and promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) systems in the State.
The Department plays a vital role in providing quality healthcare services through a network of AYUSH institutions, including Ayurvedic Health Centres, Homoeopathic Health Centers, Unani Health Centers, and Ayurvedic Hospitals across Himachal Pradesh. It also emphasizes preventive and promotive healthcare through yoga and wellness initiatives.
In recent years, the Department has taken several progressive steps such as:
- Implementation of the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) for strengthening infrastructure, human resources, and quality AYUSH health care delivery.
- Integration of AYUSH services with the mainstream health care system under Ayushman Arogya Mandirs Health & Wellness Centres.
- Promotion of AYUSH-based preventive healthcare and lifestyle practices, including yoga and wellness programs at the community level.
Today, the Department of AYUSH, Himachal Pradesh, continues to uphold the traditional wisdom of Indian medicine while integrating modern approaches to ensure holistic, accessible, and affordable healthcare for all citizens of the State.
Vision
To ensure holistic health and wellness for all by promoting preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare through AYUSH systems, providing accessible, affordable, and quality services, and integrating traditional wisdom with modern healthcare for a healthier and self-reliant Himachal Pradesh.
Mission
- To strengthen and expand AYUSH healthcare delivery across the State through upgraded infrastructure, skilled manpower, and quality assurance mechanisms.
- To promote AYUSH systems as a preferred choice for preventive, promotive, and holistic healthcare.
- To integrate AYUSH services with the public health system.
- To enhance public awareness about the benefits of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy through community-based programs.
- To encourage research, innovation, and documentation in AYUSH systems for evidence-based practice.
- To promote Yoga and wellness tourism by leveraging Himachal Pradesh’s natural and cultural strengths.
Objectives
- To provide equitable and quality AYUSH healthcare services at all levels through a strengthened institutional network.
- To implement the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) effectively for capacity building and service delivery improvement.
- To promote preventive healthcare and healthy lifestyles through Yoga and wellness programs.
- To ensure registration, regulation, and standardization of AYUSH practitioners, medicines, and healthcare facilities.
- To establish and strengthen AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres for comprehensive and integrated primary healthcare.
- To foster research and development in AYUSH systems for validation, safety, and efficacy of traditional knowledge.
- To encourage public–private partnerships (PPP) in AYUSH healthcare, education, and wellness promotion.
- To develop AYUSH-based entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities in medicinal plants, drug manufacturing, and wellness sectors.
- To position Himachal Pradesh as a model state for holistic and sustainable AYUSH-based healthcare.
Initially the Department of Health & Family Welfare was responsible for the management of all Institutions of Ayurveda in the state, besides allopathic. Ancient Science Ayurveda is widely acceptable in the State and the way of treatment is affordable to the masses in the State.