Abstract
In this paper, the authors present a re-drafted and updated summary of the major recommendations that were debated and considered during (1). Ayurveda Education Summit at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, as a part of the 5th World Ayurveda Congress 2012; (2). their Editorial “A proposal for the Revival and advancement of Ayurveda Education published and circulated in 6th World Ayurveda Congress-2014 at Delhi and subsequent developments since 2012. Raising the Standards of Graduate Level Ayurveda Education by Roping in successful clinicians as honorary professors to clinical units AND Preparing and reworking on standard textbooks would strengthen education. Re-working on the Minimum Standard Regulations; Establish meant of local PPTAs (Parent-Patient (Public)-Teacher Associations) at each College level; inclusion of educationalists in “CCIM” education committee; Introduction of NAAC - like mechanism to rate the institutions to identify the centers of excellence will support educational administration. By FOCUSING on Faculty development; Recognizing and training the young teachers; Encouraging trans-disciplinary approaches; Continued Pieces of training for clinical and Surgical Skill Developments through CMEs for Graduate and PG Practitioners of Ayurveda, will enhance faculty credentials. A similar approach should be adopted towards pharmaceutical, paramedical and nursing education for Ayurveda. Also Re-working on the policies to Ensure Welfare of Ayurveda Teachers, Physicians and Surgeons in Government and Corporate Sector would bring in the expected change to the Ayurveda sector. These points are elaborated in the paper for wide consideration. It is expected that the relevant points are taken up by the Department of AYUSH and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Union Government of India (GoI), New Delhi and all other State governments of the Democratic Republic of India in public interest, the for future course of action.

Key words: Ayurveda education reforms, Centers of excellence, Policies, Development.