National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
National regulatory body for Indian Medicine Systems
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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.
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National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine was formed in 2021 by the Government of India as statutory body by passing The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) Bill, 2019. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed in the Lok Sabha, in August 2021, and replaced Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine set up according to the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, will govern the Board of Ayurveda and Unani and the Board of Unani, Siddha and Sowarigpa.
Organisation
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine is made up of 29 members appointed by the Central Government.
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.
Roles and Responsibilities
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine is formed with the following roles and responsibilities:
- 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.