The year 2025 marked a period of evidence-based growth, global leadership and people-centric healthcare for India’s Ayush sector, driven by higher budgetary allocation, expanding exports and increased global recognition.
The sector witnessed significant outreach during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, where over 9 lakh pilgrims benefited from Ayush OPDs, mobile health units, wellness halls and yoga sessions, expanding access to traditional healthcare services.
A historic milestone was achieved with the World Health Organization’s 2025 update to ICD-11, which introduced a dedicated module for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems. The new module, now live on the WHO Blue Browser, enables systematic global reporting, dual coding and stronger evidence-based policymaking.
India also created global benchmarks by achieving five Guinness World Records during the first phase of the ‘Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan’. The campaign recorded over 1.29 crore prakriti assessments, surpassing its target and reinforcing India’s leadership in personalised healthcare.
The 11th International Day of Yoga, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Visakhapatnam, became the world’s largest yoga gathering with nearly 3 lakh participants and celebrations across more than 180 countries.
India’s leadership was further highlighted by the WHO technical brief on “AI in Traditional Medicine”, which recognised innovations such as the Ayush Grid, Ayurgenomics, predictive diagnostics and digital platforms including SAHI, NAMASTE and the Ayush Research Portal.
Strengthening regulatory oversight, the government launched the Ayush Suraksha Portal to counter misinformation and enhance pharmacovigilance within the sector. The 10th National Ayurveda Day, observed on September 23, showcased Ayurveda’s growing global relevance.
To promote investment, the government unveiled the Ayush Nivesh Saarthi portal, aimed at transforming traditional wellness systems into an investment-ready sector. India’s leadership was further reinforced during the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in New Delhi.
The Union Budget for FY26 allocated Rs 3,992.9 crore to the Ministry of Ayush, a 14.2 per cent increase from the previous year. Exports of Ayush and herbal products rose to Rs 5,907 crore in FY25, with volumes increasing over 21 per cent year-on-year.
The Indian Ayush market is projected to grow from $43.3 billion in 2024 to $200 billion by 2030, reflecting rapid expansion and global acceptance of India’s traditional healthcare systems.
