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The ministries of Ayush and Minority Affairs have jointly taken a significant step to promote and develop the Unani system of medicine in India. The Ministry of Minorities Affairs has approved a grant of Rs 45.34 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), a centrally sponsored scheme (CSS). With support of this scheme, Unani medicine facilities will be upgraded in Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Silchar and Bengaluru. The grant has been approved for establishing various facilities of Unani Medicine at these locations. The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) has been sanctioned a total of Rs 35.52 crore and the National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bengaluru has been sanctioned Rs 9.81 crore. About The ministries of Ayush Officeholder: Sarbananda Sonowal (Union Minister) About The Ministry of Minorities Affairs Officeholder: Smriti Irani (Union Minister)