Bill defines 'Indian System of Medicine' to include Ashtang Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa

The Bill establishes the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine to regulate medical education and practice in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa. It aims to improve access to quality medical education, ensure adequate healthcare professionals, and maintain high ethical standards through transparent assessment of institutions.

The Bill affects practitioners of Indian System of Medicine (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa), medical institutions and universities granting degrees in these systems, the Central and State Governments, and the newly created regulatory bodies (National Commission, Advisory Council, and Autonomous Boards).

• Constitution of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine as a body corporate with a Chairperson, 12 ex-officio members, and 16 part-time members.
• Establishment of an Advisory Council for Indian System of Medicine.
• Creation of Autonomous Boards, including the Board of Ayurveda, Board of Unani/Siddha/Sowa-Rigpa, Board of Ethics and Registration, and Medical Assessment and Rating Board.
• Introduction of national examinations: National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test, National Exit Test, Post-Graduate National Entrance Test, and National Teachers Eligibility Test.
• Maintenance of a National Register and State Register of Indian System of Medicine practitioners.
• Recognition of qualifications granted by universities and medical institutions in and outside India.
• Power of the Central Government to give directions to the Commission, Autonomous Boards, and State Governments.
• Provisions for grants, audit, and accounts, including the establishment of a National Commission Fund.

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