Over 75 Lakh OPD Patients Treated At Ayush Facilities In Gujarat In 2025-26
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More than 75 lakh patients received treatment at Ayush facilities across Gujarat during 2025-26, according to data shared by the Ministry of Ayush. Facilities supported under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) recorded 75,83,493 outpatient department (OPD) visits and 23,709 inpatient department (IPD) admissions during the year.
Ayush Facilities Record Over 75 Lakh OPD Visits
Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM Ayush) facilities accounted for the highest number of OPD patients, recording 32,20,098 visits.
Ayush dispensaries recorded 28,49,084 OPD visits, while Ayush hospitals reported 15,12,462 OPD patients and 23,709 IPD admissions.
Integrated Ayush hospitals recorded 1,849 OPD visits during the year.
Facility | OPD | IPD |
|---|---|---|
AAM Ayush | 32,20,098 | — |
Ayush Dispensaries | 28,49,084 | — |
Ayush Hospitals | 15,12,462 | 23,709 |
Integrated Ayush Hospitals | 1,849 | 0 |
Total | 75,83,493 | 23,709 |
Gujarat Has 785 Ayush Healthcare Facilities
Across all 33 districts, Gujarat has 365 Ayushman Arogya Mandir centres, 372 Ayush dispensaries, 39 Ayush hospitals and two integrated Ayush hospitals.
The state also has seven Ayush educational institutions.
Integrated Ayush hospitals are operational in Rajkot and Surat districts.
Ayush covers traditional Indian systems of healthcare, including Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. The systems focus on preventive healthcare, wellness and holistic treatment.
Ahmedabad Has Highest Number Of Ayush Facilities
Ahmedabad has the highest number of Ayush facilities among Gujarat's districts, with 12 AAM centres, 36 dispensaries, five hospitals and one educational institution, taking its total to 54 facilities.
Bhavnagar and Sabarkantha each have 36 facilities. Bhavnagar has 19 AAM centres, 14 dispensaries, two hospitals and one educational institution, while Sabarkantha has 18 AAM centres, 17 dispensaries and one hospital.
Banaskantha has 33 facilities, comprising 15 AAM centres, 17 dispensaries and one hospital.
Mehsana has 32 facilities, including 21 AAM centres, eight dispensaries and three hospitals.
Union Government Allocates Over ₹80 Crore Under NAM
The Union Government has provided consistent financial support to Gujarat under the National Ayush Mission over the past three years.
The state received ₹2,961.42 lakh in 2023-24, ₹2,623.10 lakh in 2024-25 and ₹2,643.61 lakh in 2025-26.
The allocations have supported the expansion and strengthening of Ayush healthcare infrastructure across the state.
Training And Research Initiatives
Gujarat conducted 20 capacity-building training programmes involving 770 participants during 2025-26.
On the research front, the Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) is leading a study examining the role of Ayurveda in managing anaemia and sickle cell disease.
The state also organises Ayush health camps and conducts Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns through print and digital platforms to increase public awareness about Ayush healthcare systems.
