The Ministry of Ayush is developing an AI-powered chatbot that will interpret and explain ancient Ayurvedic texts, such as Charak Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, to help users understand traditional medicine. The ChatGPT-like AI tool, being developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), will be designed to answer health-related queries using knowledge from traditional Indian medical manuscripts.

Key Highlights:
AI-Powered Ayurvedic Knowledge Platform:

• The chatbot will allow users to ask health-related questions and receive simplified responses based on ancient Ayurvedic texts.

• For example, users could ask about the reasons for fever according to Charak Samhita, and the AI will provide an easy-to-understand response.

Ayush Grid Initiative and AI Integration:

• The Ayush Grid Initiative aims to digitize traditional medicine knowledge and use AI in education, research, and healthcare services.

• AI applications will be integrated across Ayush research portals, e-Charak portals, and Ayush Hospital Information Management Systems (AHMIS).

Government’s Vision for AI in Traditional Medicine:

• AI will enable real-time data analysis, personalized healthcare, and predictive analytics to enhance traditional medicine practices.

• The initiative aligns with India’s role in global AI-driven healthcare innovations, as supported by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) AI for Health Focus Group (FG-AI4H).

AI Benchmarking in Traditional Medicine:

• The Ministry of Ayush is working closely with WHO and other global organizations to establish AI benchmarks for traditional medicine applications.

• The ministry is finalizing the Terms of Reference (ToR) for AI implementation standards in Ayurvedic healthcare.

Statements from Officials:
Naman Goel, Officer on Special Duty, Ministry of Ayush:

• “The objective is to create a ChatGPT-like platform that can understand, interpret, and explain ancient manuscripts and books to people globally.”

• “We expect AI to play an important role in many applications, particularly in data analytics across Ayush platforms such as the Ayush Research Portal and e-Charak Portal.”

The AI-driven chatbot is set to revolutionize access to Ayurvedic knowledge, making ancient medical wisdom more accessible to modern users. With India’s expanding role in AI-driven healthcare, the Ayush Grid Initiative is expected to digitize and modernize traditional medicine, bridging the gap between ancient texts and modern healthcare solutions.