The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, has proposed Ayush OPDs and Ayush-based treatment services in all Military and Field Hospitals under the Ministry of Defence. The proposal is relevant for UPSC because it links traditional systems of medicine with defence healthcare delivery, preventive care, rehabilitation, and institutional health administration.
What happened
Shri Prataprao Jadhav wrote to Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh requesting consideration of the proposal. The Ministry of Ayush stated that it is ready to provide technical support, professional guidance, institutional cooperation, and a possible Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for implementation.
Background and earlier position
The Armed Forces Medical Services already provides healthcare to soldiers in demanding operational environments. The Ministry of Ayush said that Ayush treatment facilities already exist in a limited number of institutions under the Ministry of Defence, but many Military and Field Hospitals do not have dedicated Ayush services. The present proposal is aimed at widening access beyond the limited existing coverage.
Why the proposal matters
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