Moving mini-hospitals on wheels that deliver free AYUSH healthcare and wellness to rural, tribal, and underserved communities.
1. What Are AYUSH Mobile Clinics?
AYUSH Mobile Clinics are purpose-built vans with doctors, medicines, basic diagnostics, and yoga/naturopathy trainers that travel to rural, remote, tribal, and urban-slum areas to provide free primary healthcare in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy, and Naturopathy.
In simple words: mini-hospitals on wheels delivering traditional healthcare at the doorstep—free of cost.
2. Objectives
| Goal | Description |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Last-Mile Healthcare Delivery | Doorstep consultation and medicine distribution. |
| 🌿 Preventive Health Promotion | Diet, yoga, and natural lifestyle awareness. |
| 💊 Affordable & Accessible | Free AYUSH treatment in hard-to-reach areas. |
| 🤝 Community Integration | Involving panchayats, local healers, NGOs. |
| 📋 Data Collection | Field data on disease trends and herbal efficacy. |
3. Coverage & Target Areas
| Area Type | Description | Example Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Villages | Habitations lacking nearby AYUSH/PHC facilities. | Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar |
| Tribal & Hill Regions | Endemic diseases; traditional herb usage. | Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya |
| Urban Slums | Basic AYUSH care and hygiene education. | Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata |
| Disaster-Affected Areas | Flood/epidemic relief with essential care. | Assam, Kerala, Uttarakhand |
| Educational/Industrial Clusters | Worker/student health and de-stress drives. | Haryana, Gujarat |
4. Key Features of AYUSH Mobile Clinics
- Fully equipped vehicle with consultation cabin, pharmacy, basic diagnostics.
- Expert team: 1 Medical Officer (Ayurveda/Unani/Siddha/Homoeopathy), 1 Pharmacist, 1 Yoga/Naturopathy Trainer, 1 Driver + Community Assistant.
- Free medicines & leaflets distributed on-site.
- On-the-spot yoga demos and lifestyle counselling.
- Referral system to nearest AYUSH hospital/PHC for serious cases.
5. Services Provided
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| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Medical Consultation | Diagnosis & treatment of chronic/minor ailments. |
| Free Medicines | Herbal and homeopathic formulations. |
| Yoga & Lifestyle Counselling | Stress, obesity, diabetes, blood pressure. |
| Basic Diagnostics | BP, blood sugar, BMI, pulse checks. |
| Health Awareness | Hygiene, diet, preventive healthcare talks. |
| Referral & Follow-up | Linkage to local AYUSH/PHC for continuity of care. |
6. Systems of Medicine Covered
- Ayurveda – lifestyle & chronic diseases
- Unani – metabolic & respiratory ailments
- Siddha – skin, rheumatic & women’s disorders
- Homoeopathy – allergies, viral infections, mental health
- Yoga & Naturopathy – stress management & wellness
7. Key Programs Supporting Mobile Clinics
| Program | Description |
|---|---|
| Swasthya Rakshan Program (SRP) | CCRAS community health surveillance and outreach. |
| AYUSH Gram Program | Mobile healthcare in adopted villages. |
| Tribal Health Initiative | Mobile AYUSH services in tribal belts. |
| NAM Mobile Health Services | State Missions operate vehicles in rural clusters. |
| Yoga Mahotsav Outreach Vans | Yoga & Naturopathy promotion during campaigns. |
8. Funding & Administration
- Funded under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM).
- Managed by State AYUSH Societies with Central Councils.
- Supported by CSR partners & district health authorities.
- Equipped with medicine kits, basic solar power, and digital data entry (HIMS).
9. Who Benefits
| Beneficiary | How They Benefit |
|---|---|
| 👨👩👧 Rural Citizens | Free consultation & medicines without long travel. |
| 🧓 Elderly & Women | Convenient access to care in remote areas. |
| 🧑🎓 Students | On-site awareness in schools/colleges. |
| 🧘 Communities | Yoga, hygiene, and balanced-living guidance. |
| 🧑⚕️ AYUSH Practitioners | Field exposure & clinical data collection. |
10. Who’s Who (Leadership & Oversight)
| Designation | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH | Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha | National policy oversight & fund allocation. |
| Adviser (Public Health & Research) | Dr. Manoj Nesari | Program supervision & inter-agency coordination. |
| Director General, CCRAS | Dr. Rabinarayan Acharya | Ayurveda mobile outreach programs. |
| Director General, CCRH | Dr. Subhas Singh | Homoeopathy mobile clinics. |
| Director General, CCRUM | Dr. Anil Khurana | Unani mobile health units. |
| Director General, CCRS | Dr. V. Rajasekaran | Siddha mobile clinics & herbal outreach. |
| Director, MDNIY | Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi | Yoga-on-Wheels campaigns. |
Note: Roles/names may change; refresh periodically from official sources.
11. Key Achievements
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- 300+ AYUSH Mobile Units functional across India.
- 50+ lakh beneficiaries reached annually.
- Consistent coverage of tribal and disaster-affected regions.
- Community-level promotion of Yoga & Naturopathy.
- Integration with Digital AYUSH Health Record systems (HIMS).
12. Case Examples
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| Location | Implementing Body | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala | State AYUSH Mission | Ayurveda vans covering 200 panchayats. |
| Rajasthan | CCRAS | Desert outreach for skin & joint disorders. |
| Meghalaya | CCRH | Homeopathy vans in remote hill villages. |
| Chhattisgarh | CCRUM | Tribal units addressing anemia & malaria. |
| Delhi NCR | MDNIY | “Yoga on Wheels” during International Yoga Week. |
13. Contact & Grievance Redressal
Public Health & Outreach Division, Ministry of AYUSHAYUSH Bhawan, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi – 110023
Email: outreach-ayush@gov.in / nam-ayush@gov.in
Helpline: 011-24651964 / 011-23340023
Website: ayush.gov.in
Grievance Portal: pgportal.gov.in → Ministry of AYUSH → Mobile Clinics & Community Outreach.
14. Useful Links
- National AYUSH Mission (NAM): namayush.gov.in
- AYUSH Research Portal: ayushportal.nic.in
- CCRAS: ccras.nic.in
- CCRH: ccrhindia.nic.in
- CCRUM: ccrum.res.in
- CCRS: ccrs.nic.in
15. How to Avail Mobile Clinic Services
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Check your State AYUSH website/Facebook for unit schedules. |
| 2️⃣ | Visit the notified camp/village venue on the given date. |
| 3️⃣ | Register on-the-spot (ID not mandatory). |
| 4️⃣ | Get free consultation, diagnostics, yoga session, medicines. |
| 5️⃣ | Collect awareness material and follow-up instructions. |
16. Collaboration with Digital Platforms
- Integration with AYUSH HIMS for visit records and follow-up.
- Geo-tagging of routes for coverage tracking.
- Tele-AYUSH video calls available in select states via the van.
Tip: Ask your district AYUSH office to share the monthly mobile-clinic calendar on WhatsApp groups and panchayat notice boards.
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