Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and interventions; Health & GS-III – Trade
In news
Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of AYUSH have decided to set up an AYUSH Export Promotion Council to boost AYUSH exports.
Key takeaways
Both Ministries will work together for establishing an AYUSH Export Promotion Council (AEPC).
The proposed AEPC can be housed at Ministry of AYUSH.
Standardisation of HS code for AYUSH will be expedited.
Ministry of AYUSH will work in collaboration with Bureau of Indian standards to develop international standards for AYUSH products as well as services.
AYUSH industry will work on ensuring quality and standards of AYUSH products as well as to become price-competitive.
AYUSH will also figure in the Brand India activities.
