WHO brief on AI in traditional medicine features India's Ayush innovations
On 12 July 2025, the Ayush Ministry said a WHO technical brief, 'Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine', had recognised India's AI initiatives in Ayush.
Summary
The Ministry of Ayush said in New Delhi on 12 July 2025 that the World Health Organization (WHO) had released a technical brief titled 'Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine', acknowledging India's efforts to integrate AI with Ayush systems. The brief followed India's proposal on the subject, leading to WHO's first-ever roadmap for applying AI in traditional medicine. The ministry said the brief notes India as the first country to launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), praised as a global model for preserving indigenous medical heritage, and records India's Ayush market at US$43.4 billion. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav welcomed the recognition.
Key facts
- WHO brief
- Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine
- Origin
- Followed India's proposal; WHO's first roadmap for AI in traditional medicine
- TKDL
- India first country to launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
- Ayush market
- US$43.4 billion (as noted by WHO)
- Minister
- Prataprao Jadhav, MoS (IC) Ayush
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the title of the WHO technical brief, highlighted by the Ayush Ministry on 12 July 2025, that featured India's Ayush innovations?
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Correct answer: C — Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine
Ministry of Ayush: WHO has released a technical brief titled 'Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine'.
According to the WHO brief cited by the Ayush Ministry in July 2025, India was the first country to launch which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
Ministry of Ayush release headline: 'India first country to launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library: WHO'.
What size of India's Ayush market does the WHO brief note, as per the Ayush Ministry (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — US$43.4 billion
Ministry of Ayush: 'Ayush Sector Fuels Economic Growth: WHO Notes India's US$43.4 Billion Market'.