National Commission for Indian System of Medicine explained
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (abbreviate: NCISM) is a statutory and regulatory body of 29 members, formed by Government of India for framing policies for institutions engaged in Indian System of Medicine and medical professionals.[1] It replaced the Central Council of Indian Medicine on 07 October 2020.The institution will have Boards of assessment and rating and Board of ethics and registration of practitioners of Indian systems of medicine. This commisson is working under Ministry of Ayush and will govern the Board of Ayurveda and Unani and the Board of Unani, Siddha and Sowarigpa.[2]
Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970
In 1971, Central Council of Indian Medicine was set up under Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 to monitor higher education in Indian systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Sowa-Rigpa.[3] [4] [5]
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) Act, 2021
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine was formed in 2020[6] by the Government of India as statutory body[7] by passing The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) Bill.[8] [9] The bill was passed in the Lok Sabha, in August 2021, and replaced Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.[10] [11]
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine set up according to the, will govern the Board of Ayurveda and Unani and the Board of Unani, Siddha and Sowarigpa.[12] [13]
Organisation
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine is made up of 29 members appointed by the Central Government.[14]
The organisation has two boards, one for assessing and granting educational institution permission for Indian Systems of Medicine, and the other for ethics and registration of practitioners of Indian systems of medicine.[15]
Roles and Responsibilities
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine is formed with the following roles and responsibilities:[16]
- Frame policies for Institutions engaged in Indian System of Medicine and regulation of medical professionals.
- Assessment of healthcare infrastructure and related human resources.
- Regulations as per bill are adhered by State Medical Councils offering courses in Indian System of Medicine.
- Coordination between autonomous bodies formed under bill.
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Notes and References
- News: Cabinet approves bill for setting up of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine . 9 July 2022 . mint . 28 December 2018 . en . 8 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220708132936/https://www.livemint.com/Politics/vUIta178Ew2gXHMEY8a0nK/Cabinet-approves-bill-for-setting-up-of-National-Commission.html . live .
- News: Cabinet approves new commissions for Indian medicine system and homeopathy . 9 July 2022 . The Indian Express . 29 December 2018 . en . 9 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220709040656/https://indianexpress.com/article/education/cabinet-approves-new-commissions-for-indian-medicine-system-and-homeopathy-5514754/ . live .
- http://ccimindia.org/index.html CCIM website
- Web site: Higher education in India . . 2009-11-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091216122916/http://www.education.nic.in/higedu.asp . 16 December 2009 . dmy .
- Web site: Professional Councils . 'University Grants Commission' (UGC) website . 16 January 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100106075646/http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/pcouncil.html . 6 January 2010 . dead .
- News: National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Introduces New Rules for Ayurveda Colleges . 9 August 2022 . news18.com . 1 August 2022.
- News: Plan to set up new regulatory body for Indian medicine approved by Union Cabinet . 9 July 2022 . Scroll.in . 28 December 2018 . 9 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220709040248/https://scroll.in/latest/907434/union-cabinet-approves-setting-up-of-a-new-regulatory-body-for-indian-medicine . live .
- News: Scroll Staff . Health Minister JP Nadda introduces bill to replace Medical Council of India in Lok Sabha . 3 August 2022 . Scroll.in . 29 December 2017.
- News: Modi govt cleared 3 bills on Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Indian System of Medicines recently; Check details . 8 July 2022 . Financialexpress . 28 September 2020 . en . 8 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220708133011/https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/modi-govt-cleared-3-bills-on-ayurveda-homeopathy-and-indian-system-of-medicines-recently-check-details/2093430/ . live .
- News: LS passes amendment bills on homoeopathy, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine . 9 July 2022 . thehindubusinessline.com . 11 August 2021 . en . 8 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220708133130/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/ls-passes-amendment-bills-on-homoeopathy-national-commission-for-indian-system-of-medicine/article35849043.ece . live .
- News: Press Trust of India . Include yoga, naturopathy in National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill: Par panel . 9 July 2022 . Business Standard India . 27 November 2019 . 8 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220708134309/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/include-yoga-naturopathy-in-national-commission-for-indian-system-of-medicine-bill-par-panel-119112701277_1.html . live .
- News: Cabinet approves bill for setting up of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine . 9 July 2022 . mint . 28 December 2018 . en . 8 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220708132936/https://www.livemint.com/Politics/vUIta178Ew2gXHMEY8a0nK/Cabinet-approves-bill-for-setting-up-of-National-Commission.html . live .
- News: Cabinet approves new commissions for Indian medicine system and homeopathy . 9 July 2022 . The Indian Express . 29 December 2018 . en . 9 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220709040656/https://indianexpress.com/article/education/cabinet-approves-new-commissions-for-indian-medicine-system-and-homeopathy-5514754/ . live .
- News: Delhi HC notice to Centre challenging VJ Yeshwant Deopujari as Chairperson of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine . 9 July 2022 . The New Indian Express . 1 September 2021 . 8 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220708134332/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/sep/01/delhi-hc-notice-to-centre-challenging-vj-yeshwant-deopujari-as-chairperson-of-national-commission-fo-2352849.html . live .
- News: Govt approves bill for setting up of National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine . 9 July 2022 . The Week . 28 December 2018 . en . 8 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220708134338/https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2018/12/28/govt-approves-bill-for-setting-up-of-national-commission-for-indian-systems-of-medicine.html . live .
- News: Don't call practitioners of Indian medicine 'quacks', have rights under law, says Commission . 9 July 2022 . ThePrint . 19 February 2022 . 25 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220425090919/https://theprint.in/health/dont-call-practitioners-of-indian-medicine-quacks-have-rights-under-law-says-commission/838476/ . live .