HON'BLE HEALTH MINISTER
Thiru. Ma. Subramanian
Minister for Health and Family Welfare
HON'BLE HEALTH SECRETARY
Dr. P. SENTHIL KUMAR, I.A.S
Principal Secretary to Government, Health & Family Welfare Department
HON'BLE COMMISSIONER
TMT. M. VIJAYALAKSHMI I.A.S
Commissioner, Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy Department Tamil Nadu

Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy Department
The Commissionerate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (CIMH) provides health care services in the systems of traditional medicine such as Siddha, Ayurveda, Unani, Yoga & Naturopathy and Homoeopathy. They also run institutions which teach the above systems. The DIMH implements the policies, laws, regulations and programmes formulated by the Government of Tamil Nadu with the aim to improve the delivery of health care through the Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy (ISMH) and development of medical education.
Commissioner Message
TMT. M. VIJAYALAKSHMI I.A.S
Welcome to the official website of the Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy Department, Tamil Nadu. Our department is dedicated to promoting and advancing the rich heritage of Indian medicine and homoeopathy. We strive to provide quality healthcare services through Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) systems. These time-tested practices are integral to our mission of offering holistic and affordable healthcare to the people of Tamil Nadu.
Our commitment extends to the upgradation and modernization of AYUSH health and wellness centres, ensuring that they meet contemporary standards while preserving the essence of traditional medicine. We are enhancing the infrastructure and resources of our centres, including the provision of necessary technological tools to improve service delivery.
We believe in a patient-centric approach that respects the values of traditional knowledge and integrates it with modern healthcare practices. Our goal is to make AYUSH systems a vital part of the public health landscape, promoting well-being and enhancing the quality of life for all.
Thank you for visiting our website. We hope you find the information here useful and informative.
Best regards,
M.Vijayalakshmi, I.A.S.,
Commissioner
Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy Department
Tamil Nadu

Services
The Ministry is having few Central Sector Schemes and one Centrally Sponsored Scheme i.e. National Ayush Mission (NAM). Through these schemes, Ministry releases funding to Government as well as non Government organizations. Central Sector Schemes related to this portal are available here. For details of all schemes.

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