Definition
Ayush Grid is a digital-governance initiative of the Government of India to create an integrated and technology-enabled ecosystem for the Ayush sector.
Exam-ready points
- It serves as the digital backbone across traditional systems: Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy.
- The grid connects health services, education, research, central drug administration, and grant management.
- Initiatives like the Ayush Anudan Portal sit on top of this architecture to digitise financial proposals.
- For revision, link Ayush Grid with Digital India, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), and evidence-based traditional healthcare.
Common mistakes
- Do not treat Ayush Grid as a physical hospital or treatment facility.
- Do not confuse the IT backbone with individual medical research bodies.
- Do not overlook its connection with public procurement and transparent grant disbursals.
Difficulty
Foundation
Revision time
About 10 minutes
Self-check questions
- What is the primary function of the Ayush Grid in healthcare governance?
- Which core pillars of the Ayush sector are connected by this digital architecture?
- How does digital grant management improve transparency in scheme rollout?
Source metadata
Authority: Press Information Bureau / Ministry of Ayush
Official source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2262897&lang=1®=48