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Key Points

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12,260 Ayurveda clinics are active; target is 12,500.

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25,322 Ayurveda doctors and 5,666 paramedics receive government salaries.

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eSanjeevani platform provides virtual Ayurveda consultations.

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Health insurers must cover Ayurveda treatments under approved policies.

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Indian rupees 9.38 crore allocated to 17 specific Ayurveda research projects.

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593 Ayurveda colleges offer over 45,000 undergraduate seats.

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International cooperation includes 27 country agreements and scholarships for foreign students.

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Summary

The government aims to have over 12,500 Ayurveda health centers, supporting more than 25,000 doctors and 5,600 paramedics.

Ayurveda consultations are now offered through the eSanjeevani telemedicine platform and are included in health‑insurance policies.

Significant funding is directed toward research, with dozens of projects and new institutes focusing on scientific validation.

Educational expansion includes hundreds of Ayurveda colleges and new scholarships for international students.

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New Words to Learn

8 words
Ayurveda
An ancient Indian approach to health that uses herbs, diet, and lifestyle.
Ayurveda clinic
A health centre where practitioners use Ayurveda methods.
paramedic
A trained assistant who supports doctors in patient care.
telemedicine
Medical advice delivered via video or phone calls.
insurance
A system where a company helps pay for medical treatment.
research project
A systematic study to test how well something works.
scholarship
Financial support for students to study, often from another country.
Memorandum of Understanding
A formal agreement between two parties to work together.
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