AI SummaryAyush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Ayush. It supports organizations and institutions in developing scientific standards and accreditation frameworks for Ayush products and materials so that quality, safety, and scientific validation stay high.
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Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) Standards and Certification Support
The Ministry of Ayush introduced AOGUSY in 2021-22 with a total budget outlay of about ₹122 crore for five years. This component provides financial support to eligible organizations and institutions for research, testing, and creation of standardized quality and certification mechanisms for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy, and other Ayush products. The scheme also supports capacity building and training of technical staff, and supported organizations are expected to develop standards for a fixed number of Ayush materials every year.
The scheme was implemented for the period 2021-2026. As per the Ministry of Ayush, under the related component for strengthening Ayush pharmacies and drug testing laboratories, 18 Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and 2 Homoeopathy pharmacies and 7 drug testing laboratories have been supported, with about ₹40.13 crore released as grant-in-aid so far. This shows the kind of support the standards and certification work under the scheme was designed to provide.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) |
| Level | Central |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Ayush |
| Scheme Period | 2021-2026 |
| Total Budget Outlay | About ₹122 crore |
| Target Beneficiaries | Industries, universities, and institutions |
| Category | Science, IT and Communications |
| Sub Category | Research and Development |
| Benefit Type | Cash support |
Benefits
Supported organizations get financial help to carry out standards development work for Ayush materials. The support is meant to cover the real costs of running a standards project from start to finish.
- Funding up to ₹20.00 lakh per year per organization or institution for standards development work.
- Reimbursable spending includes salaries for project-based contractual staff, costs for collection and testing of samples, training fees for technical staff at recognized agencies such as PCIM&H, HPL, or NABL, and office expenses directly linked to the project.
- Expected output is the development of formal standards for at least 20 Ayush materials every year along with the related technical documents.
Eligibility
The scheme was open to institutions that are actively engaged in developing standards for Ayush materials. Both government and private bodies with the right setup could apply.
- Institutions engaged in the development of standards for Ayush materials, including medical, scientific, and standards development bodies, universities, or departments within the government or private sector.
- Participating institutions had to have adequate infrastructure and technical expertise to carry out the standard development work.
Application Process
Applications for this component were submitted online through the official Ministry of Ayush grant portal. The process involved registration, filling the application form, and attaching the required documents for review by the Project Appraisal Committee.
STEP 1 - Open the official Ministry of Ayush website and go to the AOGUSY section to find the scheme guidelines and application details.
STEP 2 - Register on the official Ayush grant portal (earlier known as the Ayush NGO Portal) using the required details and documents.
STEP 3 - Complete the application form, attach the needed paperwork, and submit it for review and approval.
Documents
Applicants had to keep the following papers ready while applying for support under this component.
- Institutional profile and valid registration documents.
- Documentation of infrastructure, laboratory facilities, and technical manpower.
- Detailed budget estimates with cost justifications.
- Evidence of collaboration with BIS, QCI, or relevant scientific institutions.
References
Official Ministry of Ayush website
PIB press release on AOGUSY scheme
FAQ's
What is the main aim of this scheme?
The aim was to establish scientific standards and certification frameworks for Ayush products so that safety and quality verification stay high.
Were private sector institutions eligible?
Yes, private sector institutions with enough technical expertise and infrastructure were eligible to take part.
What was the upper limit of funding?
Organizations could receive up to ₹20.00 lakh per year for standards development projects.
Which expenses were reimbursable?
Reimbursable costs included contractual staff salaries, sample collection and testing, staff training, and office expenses directly linked to the project.
What was the minimum yearly output expected?
Supported institutions were expected to develop standards for at least 20 Ayush materials every year.
Which training centers were recognized for technical staff?
Training was supported at recognized agencies such as the Pharmacopoeia Commission of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (PCIM&H), HPL, and NABL.