Women Account for 43% of Overall Ayush Services Workforce; Representation Exceeds 50% Across Several Organised Segments

According to a recent assessment and the Ayush Service Sector Report released on Ayurveda Day 2026, women account for 43 percent of the overall Ayush services workforce, with representation exceeding 50 percent in hospitals, day-care centres, educational institutes, and wellness establishments. The Ayush services economy—covering Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy—was valued at US$36.92 billion in FY2024-25, registering a 16.91 percent CAGR since FY2022-23, and directly supporting 1.76 million livelihoods. Standalone clinics and day-care centres together contribute over 70 percent of sector revenue, while Ayurveda is the largest individual system. The sector is further projected to expand significantly toward Viksit Bharat@2047, driven by preventive health demand, medical value travel, and expanding organised segments.