NewzVille Desk
NITI Aayog released a report titled “Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global” on 2nd July 2026, which presents a comprehensive assessment of Ayurveda’s global footprint and outlines a phased roadmap for making Ayurveda global.
The report was launched by Dr. Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) M. Srinivas, Member, NITI Aayog, and Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.
Senior officials from NITI Aayog, Ministry of Ayush, Ministry of External Affairs, government bodies, research bodies, industry associations, and other stakeholders were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Lahiri, stated that the globalization of Ayurveda presents a unique opportunity to establish India as a global leader in traditional medicine while unlocking substantial economic value, creating employment, strengthening exports, and reinforcing India’s cultural and knowledge-based soft power.
He emphasized that realizing this vision would require a whole-of-government approach to ensure coordinated and time-bound implementation.
Prof. Srinivas emphasized that the globalization of Ayurveda is not merely about expanding markets or increasing exports. At its core, it is about improving health outcomes and offering people across the world additional evidence-based options for achieving healthier and more fulfilling lives while advancing the vision of “सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः”.
Vaidya Kotecha highlighted the major initiatives undertaken by the Ministry to promote the global acceptance of Ayurveda and the substantial progress achieved during the past decade. He stated that the report’s recommendations would complement the Ministry’s efforts and provide renewed momentum for establishing Ayurveda as a globally recognized system of healthcare.
Acquino Vimal, Additional Secretary (UNES), Ministry of External Affairs, highlighted the progress made in advancing the globalization of Ayurveda through India’s international engagements and partnerships.
The study was undertaken by the Health Division of NITI Aayog in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
It draws upon extensive stakeholder consultations, international benchmarking, and evidence-based analysis to identify opportunities and challenges in the globalization of Ayurveda.
