AYUSH & Government Wellness Initiatives
AYUSH Department Initiatives
- Arunachal Pradesh has established AYUSH Hospitals in key districts.
- Supported by the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) for promotion of Ayurveda, Siddha, Yoga, and Unani.
- Free Ayurvedic consultation and medicines at AYUSH OPDs in places like Itanagar, Naharlagun, and Pasighat.
AYUSH Wellness Centres (AWCs)
- Operate in PHCs (Primary Health Centres)
- Offer ayurvedic and homeopathic treatments
- Promote wellness through community health camps
Training & Research
- Local healers being trained in modern herbal medicine identification.
- Collaboration with institutes like NEIFM (North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine), Pasighat, under Ministry of AYUSH.