Ayush Nivesh Saarthi Portal for Ayush Investors
Why in the news
A digital investor platform for the Ayush sector was introduced at an industry meet in the capital.
Key facts
- Unveiled by: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Ayush MoS (IC) Prataprao Jadhav.
- Developed by: Ministry of Ayush with Invest India.
- Users: domestic and global investors in traditional medicine and wellness.
- Ayush = Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy.
Features
- Real-time investor support and project guidance.
- Central and state policies, incentives, approvals in one place.
- List of investment-ready projects.
Significance
- Backed by 100% FDI through the automatic route; helps jobs, MSMEs, startups.
- Ayush contributes to India’s $13 billion medical value travel sector; over 8,000 medicinal plant species support growth.
Exam angle
- Nodal ministry: Ayush; partner: Invest India.