Lucknow. If we look at the expansion and achievements of AYUSH medicine in the state on the occasion of Dhanvantari Jayanti, many steps have been taken to develop the institutional and medical structure of this field in the last nine and a half years. Emphasis has been laid on expanding education, research and treatment facilities along with making traditional medical systems like Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani and Homeopathy available to the general public. After the formation of a separate AYUSH department in the year 2017, work was done towards their development and operation by bringing these medical systems under one administrative system.
State's first AYUSH University in Gorakhpur
According to Principal Secretary, AYUSH Ranjan Kumar, Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University was established in Gorakhpur in accordance with the intention of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to organize and promote AYUSH medical education. The foundation stone of this university, developed on about 52 acres, was laid by the then President Ramnath Kovind in August 2021. It was inaugurated by President Draupadi Murmu in July 2025. This is the first AYUSH university of the state. About 100 AYUSH colleges are affiliated with it. Here studies and examinations of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including BAMS, BUMS and BHMS are being conducted. Research and quality medical education are also being promoted in the university.
16 integrated AYUSH hospitals with 50 beds operated
To take AYUSH medical facilities to the district level, integrated hospitals with 50 beds have been established. In these hospitals, treatment facilities are being provided through Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy methods. In December 2021, such hospitals were inaugurated in eight cities of the state. At present 16 integrated AYUSH hospitals with 50 beds are fully operational. Apart from this, it has been informed that the construction of four hospitals in Bulandshahr, Fatehpur, Hardoi and Unnao is almost complete. Construction of 50 bed integrated AYUSH hospital in Meerut and 30 bed in Jaunpur is also going on.
1034 Health & Wellness Centers and 225 Yoga Centers
To provide AYUSH services to rural and urban areas, 1034 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centers and 225 Yoga Wellness Centers have been established in the state. Through these, Ayurvedic consultation, yoga practice, naturopathy and measures to prevent diseases are being encouraged. Efforts are being made to link AYUSH medicine with primary health services along with making people aware of adopting a healthy lifestyle and doing regular yoga.
Treatment from 3968 hospitals, clinics and dispensaries
A network of government hospitals, clinics and dispensaries has also been developed for AYUSH medical services in the state. Treatment facilities in various AYUSH methods are being provided through a total of 3968 institutions. Under the National AYUSH Mission, work is being done on the development of infrastructure, availability of essential medicines and expansion of medical services in government hospitals and dispensaries. The availability of AYUSH services in primary health centres, community health centers and district hospitals is providing additional treatment options to patients.
The expansion of AYUSH medicine from educational institutions to hospitals, wellness centers and yoga centers aims to make traditional medical practices accessible to more people. The government's emphasis is on linking these services with a strong system of education, research and treatment.