Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY)

Context: The Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) has been introduced to regulate Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy (ASU&H) medicines in India under the framework of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and its associated rules.

Implementation: The scheme is managed by the Ministry of Ayush.

Objectives of AOGUSY

1. Boost Manufacturing and Exports
   • Enhance India’s capacity to produce and export traditional medicines and health-related products.
   • Align with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative to promote self-reliance in the Ayush sector.
2. Upgrade Infrastructure
   • Support infrastructural and technological development to standardize and improve the quality of ASU&H medicines.
   • Facilitate advanced analytical testing of Ayush drugs and raw materials.
3. Strengthen Regulatory Frameworks
   • Improve central and state-level regulatory systems for ensuring the safety, quality control, and monitoring of ASU&H medicines.
   • Tackle misleading advertisements related to Ayush drugs.
4. Promote Synergies and Collaborations
   • Encourage partnerships and a collaborative approach to enhance the quality and standards of Ayush medicines and materials.
5. Standards and Certification
   • Develop standards and support certification/accreditation for Ayush products.
   • Collaborate with institutions like the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Quality Council of India (QCI), and other research and industrial bodies to ensure compliance with global quality standards.

Significance:
AOGUSY is a step towards modernizing the traditional medicine sector in India. By ensuring stringent quality standards, it aims to make India a global leader in the production and export of Ayush products, while safeguarding public health.