Since the Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Gujarat is a WHO centre, India has pledged USD 8500000 over 10 years. This commitment seeks to provide support to a cross-sectoral program for the reinvention of traditional medicine, that is, clinical research. The Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed gratitude to India on Thursday for its ‘high commitment and expenditure’ on traditional medicine.

Speaking at the event held on April 19, 2022, in Jamnagar, India, where WHO laid the foundation stone of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, the Prime Minister of India said stressing that it was a sign of India’s advancement and contribution to the field of traditional medicines.

The WHO statement pointed out the fact that the financial commitment for a decade from 2022 to 2032 will strengthen TM by establishing India’s data and evidence on Traditional Medicine policies, practices, products, and public use.

The WHO-India donor agreement is part of a USD 250 million investment from India in support of establishing the WHO Global Centre of Traditional Medicine in 2022. This investment includes financial support for the Centre's work plan, interim premises, and a new building.

Ghebreyesus expressed gratitude on X (formerly Twitter), stating: "Thank you, #India, for your strong commitment and investment in @WHO's work on traditional medicine," and included the hashtag #HealthForAll, which aligns with the Centre's mission.

The WHO highlighted that traditional medicine, used by billions worldwide for health and well-being, will benefit from India’s support. This contribution will enhance WHO's capabilities in traditional medicine across various technical divisions and regions, fostering global collaboration and solidarity.

Additionally, part of this significant contribution will be incorporated into WHO's investment round to support its core work from 2025 to 2028.

Dr. Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director-General of the Universal Health Coverage and Life Course Division of WHO, remarked, "Traditional medicine, supported within national health systems, can help us reach those most often left behind. Integrating traditional practice and knowledge is critical to achieving health for all."

Ambassador Arindam Bagchi, India's Permanent Representative to the UN and other International Organizations in Geneva, emphasized India's dedication to aiding the WHO in enhancing traditional medicine systems worldwide. He stated that the Global Centre in Jamnagar aims to achieve universal health coverage and provide benefits to all Member States.

India’s Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, Rajesh Kotech, was also present at the occasion.