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Push to tighten regulation of AYUSH medical education
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Push to tighten regulation of AYUSH medical education
Policymakers are pushing to tighten AYUSH medical education standards, with oversight currently split between the NCISM and the National Commission for Homoeopathy.
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There is a renewed policy push to strengthen regulatory oversight of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) medical education, amid concerns over uneven standards across colleges.
AYUSH education is currently regulated by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani, and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) for Homoeopathy.
Tighter norms are being considered for faculty qualifications, clinical infrastructure and college accreditation.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
Key facts
Remember these
- AYUSH
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
- National Commission for Homoeopathy
- medical education regulation
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How the exam will ask it
Prelims
- AYUSH, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, National Commission for Homoeopathy, medical education regulation
Mains
Use as an example in GA answers (GS2 - Governance: health education regulation, NCISM, NCH).
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
With reference to the regulation of AYUSH medical education in India, consider the following statements:
- Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani education is regulated by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine.
- Homoeopathy education is regulated by the National Medical Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: A — Statement 1 is correct - NCISM regulates Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani education. Statement 2 is incorrect - Homoeopathy is regulated by the separate National Commission for Homoeopathy, not the National Medical Commission, which oversees modern (allopathic) medical education.
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