Parliament Question: Recognition and Integration of Kalarichikitsa

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2214 ANSWERED ON 31/07/2026 Recognition and lntegration of Kalarichikitsa

2214. Dr. M P Abdussamad Samadani:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government recognizes Kalarichikitsa (the traditional healing and musculoskeletal treatment system associated with Kalaripayattu) as an independent or specialized branch of traditional medicine and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether there are any active proposals or expert committees currently evaluating the formal integration of Kalarichikitsa under the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) framework and if so, the details thereof;

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to document, scientifically validate and preserve the unique pharmacological and orthopedic practices of Kalarichikitsa;

(d) whether the Government plans to introduce institutionalized training, certification, or research grants for Kalarichikitsa practitioners to prevent the extinction of this ancient knowledge system; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (e) Ministry of Ayush deals only with the development and propagation of Ayush healthcare systems namely, “Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy”. *****