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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.
Who it concerns: 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).
What the bill does
- 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.
Also in the document
- The Bill defines 'Indian System of Medicine' to include Ashtang Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa.
- It includes provisions for the removal of Chairpersons and Members and protection for actions taken in good faith.
- The Bill provides for joint sittings with other national medical commissions (Homoeopathy, Yoga and Naturopathy, and National Medical Commission).
- It includes a repeal and saving clause, indicating it replaces or modifies existing laws regarding the regulation of these medical systems.
Where this bill is now: Became law (Act)
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Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha)
Bill / law · Ref. I · 18 Mar 2020
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