HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Government of India focus on integrating Ayush system in National Health ecosystem had got a boost in the Budget 2023-24 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today. The total allocation of budget to Ayush Ministry has increased by 20 percent to Rs 3647 crores.

Detailed explanation-2: -Meanwhile, for the year 2023-24, the Centre has earmarked Rs 11, 600 crore for PM-Poshan, which is one of the foremost rights-based centrally sponsored schemes under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA).

Detailed explanation-3: -In India, the total Union health budget is allocated through the ministries of AYUSH, health and family welfare and finance. Considering the allocation through all three ministries, Rs 1, 06, 654 crores has been allocated to health for 2023-24.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 2023-24, the Ministry of Education has been allocated Rs 1, 12, 899 crore. 2 This is an increase of 13% over revised estimates for 2022-23. The Department of School Education and Literacy has been allocated Rs 68, 805 crore (61% of the Ministry’s expenditure).

Detailed explanation-5: -AYUSH practitioners are essential to the healthcare system in India since they are known and appreciated for providing a holistic approach to health. Holistic health is where one considers an individual’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual elements while providing care.