NITI Aayog Releases Global Ayurveda Roadmap

  • 03 Jul 2026

On 2nd July 2026, NITI Aayog released a report, titled "Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global", outlining a long-term strategy to establish Ayurveda as a globally recognised, evidence-based healthcare system by 2047.

Key Points

  • Objective: It aims to position Ayurveda as a globally accepted healthcare system, while boosting exports, employment, medical value travel and India's cultural soft power.
  • Three-Pillar Framework: The roadmap is based on Availability, Acceptability and Propagation to expand Ayurveda's global reach.
  • Major Focus Areas: It recommends strengthening the Ayurveda workforce, research, education, exports, manufacturing, regulatory compliance, insurance coverage, international collaborations, brand visibility and medical value travel.
  • Implementation Approach: The report calls for a whole-of-government approach with coordinated and time-bound implementation involving multiple ministries and stakeholders.