Dr. Manoj Nesari, a senior Ayurvedic physician and scholar, serves as Adviser (Ayurveda) in the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. He oversees International Cooperation, AYUSH Development, and technical matters related to Ayurveda, Sowa-Rigpa, and Folk Medicine, in addition to managing CME and Public Health Initiative (PHI) schemes. With decades of experience in clinical practice, research, and policy design, Dr. Nesari plays a vital role in advancing global collaborations, evidence-based Ayurveda integration, and professional capacity building within India’s traditional medicine ecosystem.
Adviser (Ayurveda), Ministry of AYUSH
2020 – Present |
📅 Designation: Adviser (Ayurveda)
👔 Current Responsibilities:
International Cooperation Division –
Coordinating bilateral and multilateral collaborations with WHO, BIMSTEC, SCO, ASEAN, and other international agencies
Promoting Ayurveda and Sowa-Rigpa under the “Heal in India” and “Heal by India” initiatives
Facilitating establishment of AYUSH academic chairs abroad
AYUSH Development Division –
Supervising institutional growth and modernization of Ayurveda infrastructure nationwide
Supporting expansion of AYUSH services under the Ayurswasthya Yojana and Centre of Excellence programs
Technical Matters (Ayurveda, Sowa-Rigpa, Folk Medicine) –
Guiding research, education, and clinical standardization in Ayurveda and related systems
Technical evaluation of projects from CCRAS, CCRS, and NCISM institutions
CME & PHI Schemes –
Designing continuous professional education programs for Ayurveda physicians
Promoting public health integration and preventive wellness models based on Ayurvedic principles
🌿 Focus Areas:
Global mainstreaming of Ayurveda and Indian traditional systems
Policy harmonization with WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy (2025)
Development of evidence-based frameworks for integrative healthcare
Adviser (Ayurveda) – Policy & Technical Leadership
2014 – 2020 |
📅 Appointed: 2014
🏛️ Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
🌾 Core Divisions Handled:
Technical Matters of Ayurveda, Sowa-Rigpa, and Folk Medicine
AYUSH Development & Research Councils (CCRAS, CCRUM, CCRS, CCRYN)
National Institutes of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa
🌱 Key Contributions:
Supported formulation of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) components for Ayurveda and PHC integration
Guided CME (Continuing Medical Education) and PHI (Public Health Initiatives) schemes for capacity building of Ayurveda professionals
Helped create frameworks for evidence-based AYUSH interventions in national health programs
Senior Technical Officer, Department of AYUSH
2004 – 2013 |
📅 Appointed: Early 2000s (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, later Ministry of AYUSH)
🏛️ Government of India – Department of AYUSH
🧾 Responsibilities:
Drafting national policy frameworks for Ayurveda and related systems
Liaising with state AYUSH departments for standardization and regulation of practice
Initiated documentation of folk and community-based traditional medicine
🌿 Advocated the inclusion of AYUSH into mainstream healthcare planning
Clinical & Academic Foundation
1990s – 2000s |
🏛️ Practiced as a clinician and lecturer in Ayurveda, focusing on herbal pharmacology and community wellness
📚 Contributed to academic training programs in Ayurvedic colleges and professional bodies
🌱 Advocated scientific validation and clinical documentation in traditional practices
🧩 Participated in regional public health projects integrating Ayurveda with primary healthcare delivery
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: Maharashtra, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) – Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune
M.D. (Ayurveda) – Pune University (Specialization: Ayurvedic Pharmacology – Dravyaguna Vigyan)
🌿 A distinguished Ayurvedic physician and policy expert known for blending classical Ayurvedic wisdom with modern governance and global health diplomacy
💬 Has represented India in numerous international Ayurveda forums and WHO expert committees