Jammu and Kashmir is strengthening its AYUSH healthcare infrastructure with five 50-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospitals approved under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM). While one hospital in Kulgam is already operational, four others are under construction, aiming to improve access to traditional systems of medicine across the Union Territory.
Kulgam Hospital Operational with Multi-System AYUSH Services
The information was shared by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
According to the Ministry of AYUSH, the fully operational 50-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Kulgam has received financial assistance of Rs 925.56 lakh. The hospital provides Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Yoga, and Naturopathy services under one roof, enabling patients to access multiple traditional healthcare systems at a single facility.
Four More 50-Bed AYUSH Hospitals Under Construction
In addition to Kulgam, four 50-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospitals are under construction at Kishtwar, Kupwara, Billawar (Kathua), and Samba.
The approved financial assistance includes Rs 5 crore for Kishtwar, Rs 729.39 lakh for Kupwara, Rs 735.21 lakh for Billawar, and Rs 667.05 lakh for Samba. These projects are expected to further strengthen AYUSH healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir.
Two 10-Bed Integrated AYUSH Hospitals Also Sanctioned
The Ministry informed Parliament that two 10-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospitals have also been sanctioned in the Union Territory.
One hospital at Gadigarh, approved at a cost of Rs 1 crore, is yet to begin construction, while another hospital in Kashmir, sanctioned at Rs 125 lakh, is currently under construction.
National AYUSH Mission Provides Demand-Driven Financial Support
The Centre clarified that financial assistance for establishing 50-bed, 30-bed, and 10-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospitals is provided to states and Union Territories under the National AYUSH Mission based on their State Annual Action Plans.
To receive financial support, states are required to submit detailed project reports, land-related documents, and assurances regarding the availability of the required human resources.
State Governments Decide Hospital Locations
The Ministry of AYUSH stated that the selection of locations for Integrated AYUSH Hospitals is determined by the respective state governments based on local healthcare needs and proposals submitted to the Centre.
It further clarified that there is currently no separate national policy for selecting locations based on existing AYUSH infrastructure, research capacity, or regional balance. Funding under the National AYUSH Mission continues to be demand-driven.
Important Highlights
- Jammu and Kashmir has five approved 50-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospitals under the National AYUSH Mission.
- The 50-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Kulgam is operational with financial assistance of Rs 925.56 lakh.
- Four additional hospitals are under construction at Kishtwar, Kupwara, Billawar (Kathua), and Samba.
- Two 10-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospitals have also been sanctioned, with one under construction and another yet to commence work.
- The Centre stated that funding under the National AYUSH Mission is demand-driven and based on State Annual Action Plans.
