Nodal Ministry: Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
Implemented through: National AYUSH Institutes (AIIA, NIA, NIS, NIUM, NIH, MDNIY, NIN) • Central Research Councils (CCRAS, CCRH, CCRUM, CCRS) • NAM • PCIM&H • Partners: ICMR, CSIR, WHO, NITI Aayog, State AYUSH Directorates
🏛️ Capacity-Building Programs
Structured initiatives to strengthen people, systems, and institutions that deliver AYUSH healthcare and research—through HRD, institutional upgrades, digital enablement, leadership development, and community training.
🎯 Objectives
| Goal | Description |
|---|---|
| Skill Enhancement | Strengthen professional capacity of AYUSH doctors and health workers. |
| Research & Education Upgradation | Improve the quality of research and teaching institutions. |
| System Strengthening | Upgrade infrastructure and technology in AYUSH health systems. |
| Integration with National Missions | Align with NHM, Skill India, and WHO initiatives. |
| Collaboration | Foster cooperation between government, academia, and industry. |
🧩 Key Components
| Component | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Development (HRD) | Training doctors, researchers, and administrators. |
| Institutional Strengthening | Upgrading colleges, hospitals, and research labs. |
| Digital Enablement | AYUSH-HIMS, e-learning, telemedicine readiness. |
| Leadership Training | Managerial and policy skills for AYUSH officers. |
| Community Capacity | ASHA workers, village healers, yoga volunteers. |
| Research & Quality | Standardization, clinical research, documentation. |
🔗 Major Capacity-Building Initiatives
AYUSH HRD Scheme
Strengthening teaching and training in AYUSH institutions.
AYUSH Health HRD under NAM
Funds state-level skill training of AYUSH workforce.
AYUSH Education Reforms Program
Curriculum updates, pedagogy, accreditation systems.
AYUSH e-Learning & CME Portal
Digital training and refresher courses for practitioners.
Leadership & Governance Training
For administrators, officers, and policy-makers.
WHO CC Capacity-Building Project
Global-standard training via AIIA / NIA / MDNIY.
AYUSH Entrepreneurship Development
Training for youth and start-ups in AYUSH ventures.
🧭 Program Details & Outcomes
📋 Programs
| Program | Description | Implementing Body |
|---|---|---|
| AYUSH HRD Scheme | Strengthens teaching & training in AYUSH institutions. | Ministry of AYUSH |
| AYUSH Health HRD (NAM) | Funds state-level skill training of AYUSH workforce. | National AYUSH Mission |
| Education Reforms | Curriculum upgrades, pedagogy & accreditation. | Education Division, MoAYUSH |
| e-Learning & CME | Digital training and refresher courses. | MDNIY, CCRAS |
| Leadership & Governance | Administrative & policy leadership development. | NIHFW + MoAYUSH |
| WHO CC Capacity-Building | Training aligned to global standards. | AIIA / NIA / MDNIY |
| AYUSH Entrepreneurship | Start-up & industry readiness in AYUSH sectors. | NAM + Start-up India |
🎯 Target Groups
| Category | Participants |
|---|---|
| AYUSH Practitioners | Doctors, pharmacists, paramedics |
| Researchers & Faculty | Teachers, scientists in AYUSH universities |
| Yoga & Wellness Experts | Instructors and wellness coaches |
| Administrators & Officers | Policy and program managers |
| Community Health Workers | ASHA workers, village healers, volunteers |
| Students | AYUSH scholars and interns |
🧪 Thematic Areas of Training
- Clinical Excellence & Diagnostic Skills; Yoga Therapy & Lifestyle
- Drug Standardization & Quality Assurance; Research Methods & Data
- Public Health & Epidemiology; Policy & Project Management
- Digital Health Tools & Tele-AYUSH; Hospital Administration & Leadership
🏗️ National-Level Programs
| Program | Description |
|---|---|
| AYUSH Skill Development Initiative (ASDI) | Capacity building for therapists and technicians. |
| National Faculty Development Program (NFDP) | Training for AYUSH educators and faculty. |
| AYUSH Management & Leadership Program (AMLP) | Administrative and policy leadership. |
| Community AYUSH Facilitator Program | Volunteer training for rural promotion. |
| AYUSH Data Management Program | Digital skills for health records & analytics. |
✅ Benefits
| For Individuals | For Institutions |
|---|---|
| Access to government-funded training; nationally recognized certificates | Upgraded infrastructure support; enhanced academic credibility |
| Networking & knowledge sharing; professional growth | Eligibility for NAM grants; linkages with national councils |
| Digital upskilling (HIMS, telemedicine, data) | Support for blended learning; better monitoring & analytics |
🏅 Achievements
- Over 1.5 lakh professionals trained since 2016.
- AYUSH Skill Centres established in 20+ states.
- Adoption of digital learning platforms and e-training tools.
- Faculty Development Programs in 200+ colleges.
- Integrated leadership training under the National Health Mission.
- Active WHO-aligned curriculum via AIIA, NIA, MDNIY.
📚 How to Participate
- Visit
ayush.gov.in→ Capacity-Building section. - Check available training & HRD programs.
- Register online or via your State AYUSH Directorate.
- Upload required documents (ID, qualification proof, registration).
- Receive confirmation with venue/schedule and attend training.
- Obtain certification from AYUSH/NAM upon completion.
🔗 Useful Links
- National AYUSH Mission (NAM)
- AYUSH e-Learning Portal
- AYUSH Research Portal (CCRAS)
- PCIM&H
- WHO GCTM (Jamnagar)
- Grievances (PG Portal)
📞 Contact & Grievance
Education & Training Division, Ministry of AYUSH
AYUSH Bhawan, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi – 110023
Email: capacitybuilding-ayush@gov.in /
training-ayush@gov.in
Helpline: 011-24651964 / 011-23340023
