Sarkari Yojana
Ayurswasthya Yojana: Up-gradation of Facilities to Centre of Excellence (CoE)
About Ayurswasthya Yojana: Up-gradation of Facilities to Centre of Excellence (CoE)
The ‘AYUSH and Public Health’ component under the Ayurswasthya Yojana, run by the Ministry of Ayush, funds well-established AYUSH and allied institutions to build up advanced facilities, boost research capacity, and offer specialised healthcare. It pushes innovation, educational technology, and international partnerships within AYUSH systems, while strengthening infrastructure and the professional skills needed to project AYUSH both nationally and internationally.
Main activities under the scheme:
- Upgrading facilities and infrastructure at AYUSH hospitals.
- Building up research and development work in AYUSH medicines and therapies.
- Offering specialised AYUSH healthcare services to patients.
- Developing the professional competencies of AYUSH practitioners.
- Compiling and sharing AYUSH activity data with the Ministry of AYUSH.
- Rolling out specialised AYUSH projects and innovations.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Ayush
University / Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Ayurswasthya Yojana: Up-gradation of Facilities to Centre of Excellence (CoE), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligible Organisation:
Ayush teaching institutions recognised under the IMCC Act,…
Ayush teaching institutions recognised under the IMCC Act, 1970 and the HCC Act, 1973.
Other Central/State Government institutes
Other Central/State Government institutes.
Government-aided institutions
Government-aided institutions.
Undertakings, universities, research councils, or autonomous organisations
Undertakings, universities, research councils, or autonomous organisations.
Non-profit non-governmental organisations working in one or more…
Non-profit non-governmental organisations working in one or more AYUSH specialisations.
Reputed tertiary care hospitals with at least 250…
Reputed tertiary care hospitals with at least 250 beds that intend to set up AYUSH tertiary healthcare and research facilities.
Non-AYUSH institutes of research and education willing to…
Non-AYUSH institutes of research and education willing to take up AYUSH projects. Eligibility Criteria:
The organisation must demonstrate that it has already…
The organisation must demonstrate that it has already reached a level of eminence in its field at the state level and has the potential to grow into a National Centre of Excellence, per the illustrative list at Annexure – D of the scheme guidelines.
The organisation must be registered under the Societies…
The organisation must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, the Trusts Act, the Companies Act, or an equivalent statute.
The applicant needs a competent core staff in…
The applicant needs a competent core staff in the field proposed for the Centre of Excellence.
The applicant must have a credible, transparent governing…
The applicant must have a credible, transparent governing body and management committee made up of well-regarded individuals.
The applicant must disclose any past government assistance…
The applicant must disclose any past government assistance received, along with the utilization certificate status of any earlier grant.
The institute must hold a valid NABH, NAAC,…
The institute must hold a valid NABH, NAAC, or other relevant accreditation/certification.
Benefits Provided
Ayurswasthya Yojana: Up-gradation of Facilities to Centre of Excellence (CoE) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance: Institutions selected to set up or upgrade a Centre of Excellence can receive funding of up to ₹10,00,00,000/- spread over 3 years.
Release of Instalment-Based Funds: The sanctioned amount is paid out in three instalments — 40%, 40%, and 20% — tying disbursement to progress made.
Performance-Linked Disbursement: The second and third instalments only go out once at least 75% of the previous instalment has been spent and the institution has submitted an accepted Utilization Certificate along with a satisfactory performance report.
Construction Cost Limit: Spending on building construction cannot exceed 30% of the approved project budget.
Note:
The grant cannot be used to buy land or vehicles (ambulances excepted), or to fund foreign travel.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Documents:
Application filed as per Annexure – A
Application filed as per Annexure – A.
Two copies of the proposal's Detailed Project Report…
Two copies of the proposal's Detailed Project Report (DPR).
For NGOs/Institutes
For NGOs/Institutes: attested copies of the Registration Certificate, Memorandum of Association, and By-laws.
Attested audited accounts covering the last five consecutive…
Attested audited accounts covering the last five consecutive years.
A write-up on past activities and major achievements,…
A write-up on past activities and major achievements, especially in AYUSH sector development, over the last five years.
For NGOs/Institutes
For NGOs/Institutes: the latest six months of bank statements.
A detailed, component-wise account of the organisation's planned…
A detailed, component-wise account of the organisation's planned activities under the proposal.
A statement listing any grant-in-aid received earlier from…
A statement listing any grant-in-aid received earlier from organisations or government departments.
A list of publications, where applicable
A list of publications, where applicable.
Evidence of the organisation's track record in the…
Evidence of the organisation's track record in the proposed field of excellence.
Supporting proof that the institute qualifies as an…
Supporting proof that the institute qualifies as an eminent state-level institute in that field, per the illustrative list at Annexure – D.
The proposed objectives of excellence, with justification
The proposed objectives of excellence, with justification.
A record of meritorious accomplishments over the last…
A record of meritorious accomplishments over the last five years.
A profile of available staff and infrastructure
A profile of available staff and infrastructure.
Details of any national or international awards received
Details of any national or international awards received.
A broad budget estimate for the three-year programme
A broad budget estimate for the three-year programme.
Any MoU signed with internationally reputed national or…
Any MoU signed with internationally reputed national or international institutes.
Current OPD, IPD, and equipment details, the OPD/IPD…
Current OPD, IPD, and equipment details, the OPD/IPD numbers targeted going forward, and the equipment planned for upgrade.
Current infrastructure available, alongside the proposed additional infrastructure…
Current infrastructure available, alongside the proposed additional infrastructure sought.
The organisation's top five specialisation areas
The organisation's top five specialisation areas. Certificates:
Undertaking to abide by all terms and conditions…
Undertaking to abide by all terms and conditions of the grant.
Undertaking to furnish periodic or special reports as…
Undertaking to furnish periodic or special reports as the Ministry of AYUSH may require.
Undertaking that books and records will remain open…
Undertaking that books and records will remain open to inspection by the Ministry of AYUSH or its representatives at any time.
Acknowledgement that the Ministry of AYUSH may itself,…
Acknowledgement that the Ministry of AYUSH may itself, or through an authorised representative, assess physical progress and fund utilisation for the project.
Declaration that the signatory takes personal responsibility for…
Declaration that the signatory takes personal responsibility for the accuracy of the information and documents submitted, and is legally liable for any default.
Commitment to maintain separate accounts for the project
Commitment to maintain separate accounts for the project.
Acknowledgement that, in case of default or deviation…
Acknowledgement that, in case of default or deviation from the sanction terms, the Ministry of AYUSH can recover the entire grant released, plus 12% interest from the date of disbursal. Other Documents: The applicant organisation must also submit the following after receiving the Ministry's approval letter, before the grant is released:
Bank guarantee
Bank guarantee.
Registration with NITI Aayog
Registration with NITI Aayog.
A bond that also carries
A bond that also carries: a photograph of the organisation's Chief Functionary; the Chief Functionary's signature, name, and stamp; the postal address; and a telephone number with STD code.
Documents Required for Online Application:
Copy of the Detailed Project Report (DPR).
Copy of the Concept Note.
Attested copy of the Registration Certificate (for NGOs/Institutes under the Companies Act, Societies Act, Trust Act, or other relevant Act).
Attested audited accounts for the last three consecutive years.
Attested copy of the organisation's By-laws (for NGOs/Institutes).
Note on past AYUSH-sector activities.
Attested copy of the Memorandum of Association (for NGOs/Institutes).
Detailed, component-wise project plan.
Statement of grant-in-aid received from government or other organisations.
Record of meritorious accomplishments over the last five years.
Profile of available staff and infrastructure.
Details of current and proposed infrastructure.
Top five specialisation areas of the organisation.
Details of current OPD, IPD, equipment, and the proposed upgrade plan.
80G certificate/tax return details for non-profit organisations.
Latest six months of bank statements.
List of publications.
Supporting evidence of prior track record in the proposed area of excellence.
Supporting evidence establishing the institute as eminent within the state.
Copy of the Utilization Certificate for any previous government assistance.
Recommendation letter from the State AYUSH Directorate.
Details of national and international awards.
MoU with national or international institutes.
Copy of the undertaking as per scheme guidelines.
Copy of the certificate committing to the terms and conditions.
Year-wise statement of deliverables.
Item-wise and component-wise grant-in-aid amount required.
Details of deliverables expected on project completion.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Ayurswasthya Yojana: Up-gradation of Facilities to Centre of Excellence (CoE) through the online application process outlined below.
Registration Process:
Go to the Ayush NGO Portal
Go to the Ayush NGO Portal.
Enter every mandatory field and upload the necessary…
Enter every mandatory field and upload the necessary documents.
Solve the captcha and click "Register" (or "Cancel"…
Solve the captcha and click "Register" (or "Cancel" if you need to discard your entries). Login Process:
Go to the Ayush NGO Portal
Go to the Ayush NGO Portal.
Key in your registered email address and password
Key in your registered email address and password.
Enter the captcha and click "Login"
Enter the captcha and click "Login".
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Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Ayurswasthya Yojana: Up-gradation of Facilities to Centre of Excellence (CoE) through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Eligible organisations should send the prescribed application (Annexure- A) together with a detailed proposal, in two copies, to:
Director (Schemes),
Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy,
AYUSH Bhawan, B-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi - 110023.
Official Application & Website
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