Ayush Anudan Portal (Ayush Grid) launched

What: MoS (IC) Prataprao Jadhav launched the Ayush Anudan Portal under Ayush Grid (ABDM‑compliant) to digitise submission, processing and monitoring of funding proposals for AYUSH Central Sector Schemes.

Features: Online application, scheme‑wise proposal management, NGO Darpan integration for verification, greater transparency and ease of processing.

Significance:

• Digital governance: Streamlines grant management, reduces paperwork, improves transparency and monitoring.

• AYUSH mainstreaming: Facilitates institutional strengthening and coordinated funding for AYUSH programmes.

UPSC relevance: e‑governance, health policy, Ayush sector governance.

Practice Q: How can digital portals improve transparency and efficiency in scheme implementation? Illustrate with Ayush Anudan.