Sarkari Yojana
Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health
About Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health
The ‘AYUSH and Public Health’ component of the Ministry of Ayush’s Ayurswasthya Yojana funds healthcare projects that apply AYUSH interventions to public health challenges facing communities. It also backs efforts to advance Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 3 by weaving AYUSH systems into public health work.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Ayush
University / Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant organisation must show credible project management skills and have core staff in place.
Organisations other than AYUSH teaching institutes recognised under the IMCC Act, 1970 and HCC Act, 1973 must show at least 5 years' track record in community health, backed by evidence of past programme delivery. Applicants must also disclose any assistance received from State/Central agencies over the last 5 years.
Organisations other than the recognised AYUSH teaching institutes and Central/State government institutes must apply in the format at Annexure-C, routed through the concerned State/UT government officer. The State/UT's recommendation must clearly address:
The organisation's credibility and capability to
The organisation's credibility and capability to
run such public health initiative projects,
run such public health initiative projects,
its past experience,
its past experience,
and the project's relevance and usefulness
and the project's relevance and usefulness.
The State Government must forward the proposal, in the prescribed format, within 60 days of receiving it from the applicant organisation. If the State Government doesn't respond, the Ministry of AYUSH treats this as having no objection and proceeds accordingly.
Eligible Organisations:
State/UT Directorates of Health/AYUSH
Government institutes working in public health
Non-profit/voluntary organisations with at least five years in public health, a proven track record, and a capable team of public health specialists
Government-aided institutions, undertakings, universities, research councils, autonomous organisations, and non-profit NGOs working in the fields the scheme covers
Reputed organisations or stakeholders in Indian sports (for AYUSH Sports Medicine proposals only)
Collaborations with the UN and international organisations are also encouraged
Benefits Provided
Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance:
A grant of up to ₹1,50,00,000/- for a…
A grant of up to ₹1,50,00,000/- for a 3-year project.
Funds are released in instalments of 40%, 40%,…
Funds are released in instalments of 40%, 40%, and 20%. Note: The grant must be used as follows:
No more than 30% on establishment/project management
No more than 30% on establishment/project management.
At least 50% on medicines, laboratory testing, or…
At least 50% on medicines, laboratory testing, or other investigations.
Up to 20% on AYUSH awareness activities, minor…
Up to 20% on AYUSH awareness activities, minor equipment, etc.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Documents Required for Offline Application:
Application per Annexure-A
Application per Annexure-A.
Two copies of the Detailed Project Report (DPR)
Two copies of the Detailed Project Report (DPR).
Attested copies of the registration certificate, Memorandum of…
Attested copies of the registration certificate, Memorandum of Association, and bye-laws (for NGOs/Institutes).
Attested audited statement of accounts for the last…
Attested audited statement of accounts for the last 5 years.
A note on past activities/major achievements, particularly in…
A note on past activities/major achievements, particularly in AYUSH sector development, over the last five years.
Latest 6-month bank statement (for NGOs/Institutes)
Latest 6-month bank statement (for NGOs/Institutes).
A detailed note on the organisation's component-wise plan…
A detailed note on the organisation's component-wise plan for the proposed project.
A detailed statement of any past grants-in-aid received…
A detailed statement of any past grants-in-aid received from organisations/government departments.
List of publications, if any
List of publications, if any.
Documents supporting the applicant's past track record in…
Documents supporting the applicant's past track record in the proposed field of excellence.
Supporting documents establishing the institute as an eminent…
Supporting documents establishing the institute as an eminent one in the state for that field, per the illustrative list in Annexure-D.
Proposed objectives of excellence and their justification
Proposed objectives of excellence and their justification.
Track record of meritorious accomplishments over the last…
Track record of meritorious accomplishments over the last five years.
Profile of available staff and infrastructure
Profile of available staff and infrastructure.
Details of any national/international awards
Details of any national/international awards.
A broad budget estimate for a 3-year programme
A broad budget estimate for a 3-year programme.
MOUs with reputed international/national institutes, if any
MOUs with reputed international/national institutes, if any.
Details of current OPD, IPD, and available equipment,…
Details of current OPD, IPD, and available equipment, plus the OPD/IPD numbers the applicant aims to reach and equipment it wants to upgrade.
Current infrastructure, along with details of proposed additional…
Current infrastructure, along with details of proposed additional infrastructure.
Details of the applicant's top 5 specialisation areas
Details of the applicant's top 5 specialisation areas. Certificates:
Undertaking to abide by all grant terms and…
Undertaking to abide by all grant terms and conditions.
Undertaking to furnish periodic/special reports as the Ministry…
Undertaking to furnish periodic/special reports as the Ministry of AYUSH requires.
Undertaking that books and records will always be…
Undertaking that books and records will always be open for inspection by the Ministry of AYUSH or its representatives.
Acknowledgement that the Ministry of AYUSH may evaluate…
Acknowledgement that the Ministry of AYUSH may evaluate physical progress/fund utilisation, directly or through a representative.
Personal responsibility of the signatory for the credibility…
Personal responsibility of the signatory for the credibility and authenticity of the submitted information and documents, with legal liability for any default.
Undertaking to maintain separate accounts for the project
Undertaking to maintain separate accounts for the project.
Acknowledgement that the Ministry of AYUSH can recover…
Acknowledgement that the Ministry of AYUSH can recover the full grant with 12% interest from the release date, in case of default or deviation from sanction terms. Other Documents: The following must be submitted after receiving the Ministry of AYUSH's approval letter, but before the grant is released:
Bank guarantee
Bank guarantee.
Registration with NITI Aayog
Registration with NITI Aayog.
A bond, which must also contain
A bond, which must also contain:
Photograph of the applicant organisation's Chief Functionary.
Signature, name, and stamp of the Chief Functionary.
Postal address.
Telephone number with STD code.
Documents Required for Online Application:
Copy of the registration certificate (other than for…
Copy of the registration certificate (other than for State Government applicants).
Copy of the bye-laws (other than for State…
Copy of the bye-laws (other than for State Government applicants).
Copy of the organisation's bank statement for the…
Copy of the organisation's bank statement for the last 6 months (other than for State Government applicants).
Copy of the certificate agreeing to the terms…
Copy of the certificate agreeing to the terms and conditions (Annexure-B).
Detailed project proposal per the scheme guidelines
Detailed project proposal per the scheme guidelines.
State certificate (Annexure-C)
State certificate (Annexure-C).
Major achievements over the last 5 years (annual…
Major achievements over the last 5 years (annual reports).
Details of the organisation's infrastructure, equipment, and vehicles
Details of the organisation's infrastructure, equipment, and vehicles.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health through the online application process outlined below.
Registration Process:
Go to the registration page of the Ayush…
Go to the registration page of the Ayush NGO Portal.
Complete every mandatory field and attach the necessary…
Complete every mandatory field and attach the necessary documents.
Enter the captcha and press "Register"
Enter the captcha and press "Register". To discard the changes, press "Cancel" if needed. Login Process:
Open the login page of the Ayush NGO…
Open the login page of the Ayush NGO Portal.
Provide the email id and password used at…
Provide the email id and password used at registration.
Fill in the captcha and press "Login"
Fill in the captcha and press "Login".
User Manual: Available through the "Click here" link on the portal.
Contact Us: Reachable through the "Click here" link on the portal.
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Organizations that qualify must send an application in the set format (Annexure- A), together with two copies of a detailed proposal, to the following address:
Director (Schemes),
Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy,
AYUSH Bhawan, B-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi - 110023.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- Any institution that has obtained funding from any other Central Government Ministry/ Department for the same purpose in the last five years shall not be eligible for funding under this scheme.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.