Directorate of AYUSH, Odisha was created in June 1968 with a view to providing holistic healthcare through Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy systems. The Directorate Continued to lay emphasis on improving health care facilities, upgrading AYUSH educational standards and awareness generation on AYUSH. The AYUSH systems are time tested methods to tackle life style disorders which are becoming a major threat to health in present era. These system can give a holistic approach to health system there by boosting the whole health system and contribute to the society. AYUSH systems have the heritage of community acceptance because these are socially acceptable, comparative by safe, efficacious and easily available which can be prepared at home with the available resources. The Directorate continues to play a vital role in integrating traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare, enhancing wellness and preventive care across the state.
Key Activities
- Healthcare Services
- Operates and strengthens AYUSH hospitals, dispensaries, and wellness centers across Odisha.
- Provides accessible, affordable, and safe treatments for lifestyle-related and chronic conditions using time-tested natural therapies.
- Education & Training
- Oversees AYUSH medical colleges and institutes to ensure high standards in education and clinical training.
- Supports faculty development and curriculum enhancement in Ayurveda and Homoeopathy.
- Research & Development
- Encourages evidence-based research in AYUSH disciplines to validate traditional practices and promote innovation.
- Collaborates with national bodies for clinical trials and documentation of indigenous knowledge.
- Public Awareness & Outreach
- Conducts health camps, seminars, and awareness drives to promote AYUSH systems among the public.
- Celebrates AYUSH-related observances like International Yoga Day to foster community engagement.
- Regulatory Oversight
- Monitors AYUSH drug manufacturing, pharmacies, and testing laboratories to ensure quality and compliance.
- Implements schemes and policies under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, tailored to Odisha’s needs.