What this scheme offers
NAM strengthens India's traditional healthcare systems (collectively known as AYUSH) and makes them accessible alongside conventional medicine, rather than as a separate parallel system. It does this by co-locating AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres and District Hospitals — so patients have the choice between allopathy and traditional treatment at the same facility — and by upgrading existing AYUSH dispensaries into full-service AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres. As part of Ayushman Bharat, over 12,500 AYUSH dispensaries are being transformed into AYUSH-integrated Arogya Mandirs offering holistic primary care: preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative services grounded in AYUSH principles. The mission also strengthens AYUSH medical education, drug testing laboratories, and supports farmers cultivating medicinal plants under Good Agricultural Practices, ensuring a sustainable supply chain for AYUSH medicines.
Who is eligible
- Every resident of India — services at co-located and upgraded facilities are open to the general public.
- No prior registration, income test, or referral is required to walk into an AYUSH facility.
Documents required
- A valid photo ID is generally recommended for a first visit, though not always strictly required
How to access services
- Check whether your local Primary Health Centre, Community Health Centre, or District Hospital has a co-located AYUSH wing — many now do as part of this mission.
- Alternatively, visit your nearest AYUSH dispensary or AYUSH Health & Wellness Centre directly.
- Walk in during operating hours — most facilities don't require an advance appointment for general consultations.
- Staff will guide you to the relevant AYUSH stream (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha or Homoeopathy) based on your health need.
- Essential AYUSH medicines are typically available free or at subsidised rates at these public facilities.