The government today said through centrally sponsored scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) it extends support for promotion of AYUSH healthcare to the states and union territories for co-location of Ayush facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs). <br/><br/>Replying to questions in the Lok Sabha, Minister of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy minister Shripad Yesso Naik said NAM also extends support for development of Ayush educational institution, Quality Control of Ayurveda, Unnai and Homeopathy. Mr Naik also informed the House that nearly 3590 hospitals are providing Ayush medical treatment in the country.<br/><br/>The minister also said NAM also provides support to District Hospitals (DHs) for development of infrastructure, purchase of equipment and furniture and supply of essential AYUSH medicines. Mr Naik said under National Health Mission support is provided to states for strengthening their healthcare systems including for mainstreaming of AYUSH based on the requirements.