As Yoga and Ayurveda become part of India’s global health diplomacy, experts press for credible standards
India is integrating yoga and Ayurveda into its international health diplomacy, featuring recent agreements with Oman, New Zealand and the European Union. Experts caution that the AYUSH system must develop robust standards, scientific evidence, regulatory oversight, qualified practitioners and patient‑safety measures to compete in increasingly regulated global markets. They argue that without such credibility, the traditional modalities risk being sidelined in international health forums.