The Meghalaya cabinet has officially approved the Meghalaya AYUSH Medical Service Rules, 2025 in a move to promote and regulate traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy and Homeopathy.
Speaking on the decision on Friday, cabinet minister and government spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh stated that these traditional forms of medicine are increasingly gaining popularity as alternatives to modern medical practices. “Recognising this growing interest, the state government has introduced formal service rules to govern AYUSH practitioners in Meghalaya,” he said.
The newly framed rules lay down clear guidelines regarding appointments, service conditions and regulations for medical professionals under the AYUSH system. This development places Meghalaya among the states that have already institutionalised frameworks for AYUSH services.
The initiative is part of a larger national vision to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare and improve its accessibility across the country. Notably, back in 2016, Meghalaya had approached the Centre for support to set up a dedicated AYUSH Directorate aimed at promoting alternative medicine systems within the state.
The approval of these rules marks a significant step forward in the state’s commitment to holistic healthcare and traditional medical practices, said Lyngdoh.
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