Kerala has made remarkable strides in the field of AYUSH. According to a review report by NITI Aayog, Kerala boasts the highest number of services in the AYUSH OP category across the country. A delegation from NITI Aayog visited AYUSH health and wellness centres to assess the situation and conducted a national-level review of the performance in the AYUSH sector.

As per NITI Aayog, Kerala leads the nation in the OP category for AYUSH services. There has been a significant increase in the number of patients visiting the AYUSH OP department on a daily basis.

The NITI Aayog noted that Kerala has excelled in organizing medical camps in the region, with approximately 600 attendees per camp, marking the highest participation nationwide. Kerala also ranks first in the general preference of the people towards AYUSH medical services.

Kerala has ensured the availability of full-time yoga trainers and has not only increased their numbers compared to other states but has also expanded the number of beneficiaries and yoga sessions. The AYUSH wellness centres in the state excel in providing basic and sanitation facilities.

Over the last two years, Rs 532.51 crore has been allocated for the development of the AYUSH sector, marking a three-fold increase compared to previous years. Additionally, 116 new posts have been created to strengthen Ayurveda treatment, while 40 new posts of medical officers have been established in the Department of AYUSH. Furthermore, 1000 AYUSH Yoga Clubs have been initiated with a focus on preventing lifestyle diseases. An E-hospital system has been launched in the AYUSH sector.