The Union Budget 2026-27, unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, places healthcare at the forefront, with Ayurveda emerging as a cornerstone for national and global wellness.
Prof. P.K. Prajapati, head of the All India Institute of Ayurveda, termed it a landmark achievement. He linked its success to PM Narendra Modi’s pro-Ayurveda policies since 2014, praising the AYUSH and Finance teams.
“Provisions for medicine quality, medical tourism, and new institutes align perfectly with evolving needs,” he observed. Three new AIIMS and Ayurveda facilities, plus pharma institute enhancements, will elevate care standards.
India’s medical melting pot—attracting overseas seekers of integrated treatments—gains momentum. Budgetary emphasis on research-backed Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Unani promises expansion.
Innovative programs promote Ayurveda’s holistic paradigm, harmonizing body, soul, and psyche. Nationwide initiatives include 1,000 trial sites, five medical hubs, hospital modernizations, and mental health expansions.
Emergency services and district-level infrastructure will improve dramatically, making quality care ubiquitous. This fiscal masterstroke fortifies education, research, and positions India as the world’s wellness capital.
As Prof. Prajapati envisions, these measures will unlock Ayurveda’s full potential, fostering a healthier, more vibrant nation.