National Commission for Indian System of Medicine

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Recently, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) concluded the closing ceremony marking the completion of the first phase of the ‘desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan’ with Historic Five Guinness World Records.

About National Commission for Indian System of Medicine

• It is the statutory body constituted under NCISM Act, 2020.
• This act provides for a medical education system that improves access to quality and affordable medical education, ensures availability of adequate and high quality medical professionals of Indian System of Medicine in all parts of the country.

Composition of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine

• It consists of 29 members, appointed by the central government. 
• A search committee will recommend names to the central government for the post of Chairperson, part time members, and presidents of the four autonomous boards set up under the NCISM. 

Functions of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine

• Framing policies for regulating medical institutions and medical professionals of Indian System of Medicine
• Assessing the requirements of healthcare related human resources and infrastructure.
• Ensuring compliance by the State Medical Councils of Indian System of Medicine of the regulations made under the Bill
• Ensuring coordination among the autonomous boards.

National Commission for Indian System of Medicine FAQs

Q1: Which ministry is NCISM under?

Ans: Ministry of Ayush, India

Q2: Who is the father of the Indian System of Medicine?

Ans: Acharya Charak

Q3: When was NCISM formed?

Ans: The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine was formed in 2020 by the Government of India as a statutory body by passing The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) Bill.

Source: PIB