Role of Ayurveda in Himachal's Health Infrastructure
Ayurveda is recognized and promoted under AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy).
The state has:
Over 1,200 Ayurvedic dispensaries.
2 Government Ayurvedic Colleges (Paprola in Kangra and Jogindernagar in Mandi).
Several government-run Ayurveda hospitals and research centers.
Cultivation of medicinal plants like ashwagandha, shatavari, brahmi, triphala, and guggulu is encouraged under schemes like National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB).