Centre approves ₹185.75 cr. for expansion of AYUSH services in Andhra Pradesh
The Indian government has approved ₹185.75 crore for the National AYUSH Mission in Andhra Pradesh to expand traditional medicine services. The funding will support mobile medical units, digital infrastructure, and specialized wellness centers.
Why it matters
This significant investment aims to improve healthcare accessibility for tribal communities and integrate traditional medicine into the state's public health framework.
The National AYUSH Mission (NAM) has approved ₹185.75 crore for Andhra Pradesh for 2026-27 to strengthen traditional systems of medicine in the State.
According to a press release issued by the Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare, the allocation is the highest the State has received from the Union government under the NAM since its launch in 2014. Recently, the Centre had announced ₹100 crore for a 100-bed Central Research Institute for Yoga and Naturopathy at Prathipadu in Guntur district.
As part of the expansion of AYUSH services, the State government plans to introduce 19 Mobile Medical Units across nine Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) at a cost of ₹1.26 crore to provide healthcare services to tribal and remote communities. The units, staffed by AYUSH Medical Officers and multipurpose health workers, will cover areas including Rampachodavaram, Chinturu, Parvathipuram and Paderu.
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