Ayurveda Medical Association of India
AMAI
Kerala's largest organisation of qualified Ayurveda doctors since 1978. The universal voice and umbrella platform of private practitioners, academicians, government doctors, researchers, manufacturing physicians, PG scholars and students.
10,000+
Members
14
District Committees
1978
Founded
47+
Annual Conferences
About AMAI
AMAI was formed on 14 February 1978 at Guruvayoor by uniting two earlier organisations — the Ayurveda Medical Association (AMA) in northern Kerala and the National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) in southern Kerala. The first combined state conference was held on 13 August 1978 at Thrissur.
First elected leaders: Dr. NS Narayanan Nair (President), Dr. CK Divakaran (General Secretary), Dr. M. Gopalakrishnan (Treasurer).
Key milestone
AMAI won the landmark Kerala Medical Practitioners Bill battle — securing practice rights exclusively for registered medical practitioners, a legal victory that continues to define the rights of qualified Ayurveda doctors today.
Mission
- Promote quality Ayurveda for public health.
- Protect the rights and interests of qualified Ayurveda professionals.
- Fight quackery and unqualified practice.
- Advance research, education, and the scientific footing of classical Ayurveda.
Current leadership
Headquarters
Ayurveda Bhavan
P.B. No 93, Angamaly 683572, Kerala, India
Organisation structure
Kerala State Committee
Apex governing body of AMAI at the state level.
State Executive Committee
Day-to-day operations, policy, and rapid response.
Zone Committees
Regional coordination across multi-district zones.
District Committees
Active in all 14 Kerala districts — local membership, CME, advocacy.
Area Committees
Taluk and panchayat-level grass-roots presence.
AMAI Vanitha
Women doctors' sub-committee — clinics, advocacy, support.
AMAI Yuvatha
Youth + student wing for college members and young practitioners.
APTA Editorial Board
Editorial governance of the official AMAI journal/magazine.
Wings & initiatives
AMAI Foundation
Welfare and community programmes for members and the public.
AMAI Research Foundation (AMARF)
Clinical research arm — diabetes survey programmes, treatment outcome studies.
AMAI Academy
PSC Medical Officer (Ayurveda) coaching, CME programmes, examination guidance.
AMAI Vanitha
Women doctors' wing; runs Vanitha Clinic and women's health programmes.
AMAI Yuvatha
Youth and student wing — mentorship, leadership, college chapters.
AMAI Against Quacks
Public-protection campaign against unqualified practitioners.
Aswas Relief Fund
Welfare support fund for members and families in distress.
APTA Journal
Official journal / magazine — peer-reviewed clinical + organisational content.
Ayush Gramam
Medicinal plant cultivation + tribal empowerment programmes.
Know Your Herbs
Educational herb-awareness series — Panikoorka, Thumba, Shankupushpam, etc.
Why join AMAI
The largest Ayurvedic medical organisation in Kerala — 10,000+ qualified members, decades of advocacy, legislative victories, legal support, CME, journal access and a real professional network.
Who can join
- Government medical officers (Ayurveda)
- Private practitioners
- Manufacturing physicians
- Hospital-employed doctors
- Ayurveda college teachers
- PG scholars + students
Member benefits
- APTA journal access
- CME credits + Academy programmes
- Legal support + ethics committee
- Aswas Relief Fund — welfare safety net
- Advocacy + regulatory representation
- Career support + networking
Apply for membership
Application forms available on the AMAI website. Contact your District or Area Committee Office Bearers.
Events & conferences
Annual State Conference
Latest: 47th State Conference, Wayanad.
District CME programmes
Regular continuing medical education across all 14 Kerala districts.
National + International conferences
AMAI organises and represents Kerala Ayurveda at national and international forums.
Academic seminars
PSC coaching, postgraduate seminars, classical-text study circles.
Resources
Connect with AMAI
15,000+ followers
Twitter / X
@_AyurvedaIndia
YouTube
Official channel
Website
ayurveda-amai.org
Membership
Apply / login
Headquarters
Ayurveda Bhavan, P.B. No 93, Angamaly 683572, Kerala, India
AMAI District Branches in Kerala
AMAI ThiruvananthapuramAMAI KollamAMAI PathanamthittaAMAI Alappuzha (Alleppey)AMAI KottayamAMAI IdukkiAMAI Ernakulam (Kochi)AMAI ThrissurAMAI PalakkadAMAI Malappuram (Kottakkal)AMAI Kozhikode (Calicut)AMAI WayanadAMAI KannurAMAI Kasaragod
Frequently asked
What is AMAI?
AMAI — Ayurveda Medical Association of India — is the largest professional body of qualified Ayurveda doctors in India. Founded in 1978, it represents over 10,000 BAMS + MD (Ayurveda) practitioners with a strong Kerala base and active district branches in all 14 Kerala districts.
How to become an AMAI member?
Any BAMS or MD (Ayurveda) doctor with a valid state medical council registration (KSMC, TCMC, or equivalent) can apply for AMAI membership. Apply via the official AMAI website ayurveda-amai.org or through the nearest district branch.
What does AMAI do?
AMAI advocates for the profession, organises CME, publishes research, coordinates with government AYUSH bodies, supports district-level clinical programmes, and runs wings like AMARF (research) and AMAI Vanitha (women physicians).
Where is AMAI headquartered?
AMAI's central office is Ayurveda Bhavan, P.B. No 93, Angamaly 683572, Kerala. State and district branches operate across India, with the strongest concentration in Kerala.
Editorial note. AyurConnect is an independent platform. The information on this page is collected from AMAI's public website (ayurveda-amai.org), official social channels, and public records, and is presented in support of the association's mission. For the most current details, refer directly to the AMAI website or contact the headquarters.