What was the previous name of the Department of AYUSH?

Correct option is D

Ans:(D) Department of Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy

Explanation:

The previous name of the Department of AYUSH was Department of Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy. It was renamed Department of AYUSH in 2003 to promote Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.

• Department of AYUSH: Launched in 2003 to promote traditional medicine systems in India.
• Ministry: Ministry of AYUSH.
• Minister: Pratap rao Jhadhav (2025).
  

Information Booster:

• Full Form of AYUSH:Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.

• Origin: Initially established as the Department of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy (ISM&H) in March 1995 under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

• Renaming: It was renamed as Department of AYUSH in November 2003 to give focused attention to education and research in indigenous systems.

• Ministry of AYUSH: In 2014, the Department of AYUSH was upgraded to a full-fledged Ministry of AYUSH to promote and regulate traditional systems of medicine in India.

• Purpose:To promote indigenous medical systems, ensure quality control, develop education & research, and regulate traditional medicines.

• Headquarters: Located in New Delhi, India.

• AYUSH Day: Ayurveda Day is observed on Dhanwantari Jayanti, during Dhanteras.