Ayush Patent Filings in India Increase Over Eightfold from 2014 to 2026
Ayush-related innovation in India has grown significantly, with 4,077 patent applications filed and 711 patents granted between FY 2014-15 and FY 2025-26. Patent filings peaked after the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting increased research and innovation. Natural persons, educational institutions, startups, and industry have all contributed to this growth. Government officials, including Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav and Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, highlighted the commitment to fostering an ecosystem that supports traditional knowledge alongside scientific research and innovation in the Ayush sector.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans right-leaning overall (Left 0%, Centre 33%, Right 67%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 44/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, news18, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 16 Oct, 12:17 pm. Other outlets followed.