India signs an $85 million donor agreement with WHO for the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine, part of a $250 million overall investment.

India signed a donor agreement contributing $85 million to the World Health Organization Global Centre for Traditional Medicine, expanding a broader $250 million financial commitment established in 2022.

The funding provides direct financial backing for the operational workplan of the global centre, support for its interim premises, and the construction of a dedicated new facility.

Funding scope and infrastructure

The government allocation constitutes a key component of the overall $250 million investment pledged by India to establish the specialized global facility. Under the terms of the agreement, the capital will maintain technical operations while permanent infrastructure is developed.

The financial resources will scale up technical capacities across various health divisions and regional offices globally. Official details confirm the initiative operates within a framework of international collaboration and health integration.

Core operations and timeline

A segment of the $85 million contribution will be integrated into the agency's broader Investment Round. This funding mechanism secures resources for core organizational operations scheduled from 2025 through 2028.

The establishment of the centre in 2022 marked a strategic effort to systematically evaluate and standardise traditional medicine systems within global health frameworks. The donor agreement ensures multi-year financial backing for administrative infrastructure and ongoing technical programs.

Key components of the donor agreement

• Direct financing for the global centre workplan
• Funding for interim premises and construction of a new building
• Expansion of technical capacities across global health regions
• Contribution to core operational resourcing for 2025 through 2028

The multi-year allocation secures operational continuity for the facility as work progresses on both technical mandates and site construction through 2028.