CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many centers has been selected for the AYUSH project
A
7
B
6
C
3
D
10
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur 2. National Institute of Homeopathy (NIH), Kolkata 3. National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bengaluru 4. National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Chennai 5.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is 4. The National AYUSH Mission (NAM) was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on 29 September 2014 by the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India during the 12th five-year Plan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Out of 29, 951 Ayush dispensaries, 62.6% dispensaries pertain to Ayurveda system only, whereas, 5.8%, 2.9%, 0.8%, 0.4%, and 27.5% dispensaries belong to Unani, Siddha, Yoga, Naturopathy and Homoeopathy respectively.

Detailed explanation-4: -Objective. The main objectives are to establish a holistic wellness model based on AYUSH principles and practices, to empower masses for ‘self-care’ to reduce the disease burden, out of pocket expenditure and to provide informed choice to the needy public.

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