Prashnavachak News
In a decisive move to enhance consumer safety and regulatory transparency, the Ministry of Ayush launched the Ayush Suraksha Portal today at Ayush Bhawan, New Delhi. The launch event was led by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and MoS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Describing the platform as a “vigilant watchtower against misinformation,” the Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to making India’s traditional systems of medicine more credible, accountable, and citizen-friendly. The portal empowers both citizens and professionals to report misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in real time. Developed in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directive from July 2024 (Writ Petition No. 645/2022), the system creates a centralized dashboard where State Licensing Authorities can upload complaints, share inter-state referrals, and track regulatory actions efficiently. The launch came ahead of the Court’s June 2025 deadline — a notable milestone for the Ministry.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, highlighted that the platform marks a leap forward in pharmacovigilance and regulatory convergence, integrating inputs from national and state-level authorities. It connects seamlessly with stakeholders including CDSCO (Ayush Division), CCPA, MoI&B, NCISM, NCH, PCI, FSSAI, and various State Licensing Authorities. The system has been developed with technical support from the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) and aligns with the National Pharmacovigilance Program. To ensure smooth implementation, a pre-launch training session for nodal officers from key agencies was held on April 9, 2025, under the chairmanship of Dr. Kousthubha Upadhyaya, Adviser (Ayu.), Ministry of Ayush. With the Ayush Suraksha Portal now live, the Ministry has created a robust mechanism for citizens to directly report concerns, monitor the progress of their complaints, and contribute to the safety and integrity of India’s time-tested traditional healing systems. This move reflects a larger vision of evidence-based governance, transparency, and public empowerment in the health sector.
