Ayurveda will now be taught in schools and colleges, with NCERT and UGC jointly developing course modules.

The Indian government is now planning to include Ayurveda in the school and college curriculum. Work on the new syllabus has begun, and it may be implemented from the next academic session.

India's education system is set to undergo a major transformation. The central government is now planning to include Ayurveda as a part of education in schools and colleges. Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav has announced that NCERT and UGC have begun work on the new syllabus. The ministry says this step is aimed at connecting the new generation with holistic health and Indian traditions.

The Ministry of AYUSH posted on its official Twitter account that Ayurveda may be taught in schools and higher education institutions in the near future. AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav himself confirmed this information by retweeting it. He stated that this will not only be a form of education, but also a means of adopting the Indian tradition of lifestyle and health.

Work on the Ayurveda Curriculum Begins

According to sources, NCERT and UGC are jointly developing the curriculum. Discussions are underway on curriculum modules to incorporate Ayurveda in a simple and practical manner across both school and higher education. The Minister noted that some states, such as Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, have already begun integrating the Indian knowledge system into their education systems.

When will the new syllabus be implemented?

It is reported that a new Ayurveda syllabus may be added to textbooks from the next academic session (2026-27). This means that in the future, students will be taught Ayurvedic principles, home remedies, and ancient health knowledge alongside science and mathematics. However, the official date for this has not yet been announced.

Clinical Trials Underway for Ayurveda

The government is adopting a scientific approach to enhance the credibility of Ayurveda. High-quality clinical trials are being conducted with the help of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and other institutions. Additionally, standards for Ayurvedic treatment are being established in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). This will ensure that Ayurveda not only remains a part of tradition but also remains scientifically reliable.

Combining Allopathy and AYUSH

Union Minister Jadhav clarified that Ayurveda and allopathy are not rivals. Rather, the two systems complement each other. Through the National AYUSH Mission and AYUSH Grid, the government is working to provide better and affordable healthcare to the general public by combining the benefits of both systems.