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National Commission for Indian System of Medicine

30-10-2024

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Overview:

Recently, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) conducted a workshop for drafting the Ayurveda Process Handbook at the NCISM office.

About National Commission for Indian System of Medicine:

  • It is the statutory body constituted under NCISM Act, 2020.
  • An Act to provide 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: 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
    • 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.

Q1: What are traditional medicines?

Traditional medicine, as defined by the WHO, is the sum total of the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures. These skills are used in the maintenance of health as well as in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement, or treatment of physical and mental illness.

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