Maharashtra is one of the pioneering states in India in the field of Medical Education. The state has made consistent progress in this field. Establishment of new Ayurveda medical colleges in peripheral areas, modernization of existing institutions, efforts in the improvement of professional skills is the major achievements so far. The state has potentialities to provide the the best kind of Ayurveda services through these institutions for the people.

Directorate of Ayurveda which is being headed by the Director of Ayurveda is responsible for Ayurvedic Medical Education, Health care & research in the field of Ayurveda, cultivation and promotion of the Medicinal Plants and regulation of the practice of Ayurveda

These aims are achieved by the department through following authorities.