HC notice to Center, Delhi Govt over plea seeking inclusion of Ayurveda, Yoga in Ayushman Bharat Scheme
According to the plea, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), i.e. Ayushman Bharat, predominantly covers and is limited to allopathic hospitals and dispensaries, while India boasts various indigenous medical systems, including Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy, which are rooted in India's rich traditions and are highly effective in addressing the healthcare needs of the present time.;
Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to Centre Government and Delhi Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to include Indian healthcare systems like Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy in the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) in order to secure the right to health of citizens.
The bench of Justices Satish Chander Sharma and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela on Thursday sought the responses of all respondents, including the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Ministry of AYUSH and the Government of NCT of Delhi, among others in the matter and posted the matter for January 29, 2023.
According to the plea, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), i.e. Ayushman Bharat, predominantly covers and is limited to allopathic hospitals and dispensaries, while India boasts various indigenous medical systems, including Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy, which are rooted in India's rich traditions and are highly effective in addressing the healthcare needs of the present time.
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