Uttar Pradesh's New Ayush Wellness Policy to Boost Healthcare and Tourism
Yogi pushes Ayush wellness policy to link healthcare, tourism and investment
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Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has initiated a new Ayush health and wellness policy aimed at integrating traditional wellness services with modern healthcare and tourism. The policy seeks to promote wellness tourism around key religious sites and enhance Ayush services across the state, with a focus on quality and private sector involvement.
- 01The state currently operates 3,953 Ayush health units, 1,034 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and 225 yoga wellness centres.
- 02The policy emphasizes a public-private partnership model for developing modern Ayush wellness centres and integrated treatment facilities.
- 03Investment incentives include operational subsidies, interest subsidies, and stamp duty exemptions for entrepreneurs in the Ayush sector.
- 04Special attention will be given to districts like Mirzapur, Gonda, Meerut, Agra, and Basti, where Ayush services are currently lacking.
- 05Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Ayush University in Gorakhpur will be developed as a centre of excellence for Ayush research and education.
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Uttar Pradesh is set to enhance its health and wellness sector through a newly established Ayush health and wellness policy, as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The initiative aims to transform the state into a significant wellness destination by integrating traditional practices such as Ayurveda, yoga, and Panchakarma with modern healthcare and tourism strategies. Adityanath emphasized the importance of linking the state's spiritual heritage and established religious tourism circuits, particularly around Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Mathura, to promote wellness tourism. Currently, Uttar Pradesh has 3,953 Ayush health units, 1,034 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and 225 yoga wellness centres. The policy encourages private sector involvement through a public-private partnership model, aiming to develop modern Ayush wellness centres and 100-bed integrated treatment facilities. Investment incentives will include operational subsidies and stamp duty exemptions. Special focus will be given to districts like Mirzapur and Agra, where Ayush services need improvement. Additionally, Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Ayush University in Gorakhpur is set to become a leading centre for Ayush research and education.
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The policy is expected to create job opportunities and improve healthcare access in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in districts currently lacking Ayush services.
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