GS Paper II
News Excerpt:
NCISM celebrates its 4th Foundation Day.
More about the News:
- It organized a two-day National Conference, ‘PRANA’ Protecting Rights and Novelties in ASUS (Mind to Market for Indian System of Medicines [ISM] Professionals).
- This conference was in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell to mark NCISM’s fourth foundation.
- NCISM promotes Indian systems of medicine, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa through educational institutions across the country.
Steps Taken to Promote the Indian System of Medicines:
- The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) is actively promoting the Indian System of Medicines and Ayurveda globally through various initiatives.
- They have signed 13 MoUs with foreign universities to set up AYUSH Academic Chairs, facilitating teaching, training, and research.
- Additionally, 23 country-to-country MoUs focus on cooperation in traditional medicine and homeopathy.
- The Ministry offers 104 scholarships annually to foreign nationals from 99 countries for undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. courses in AYUSH systems in India.
- To ensure quality and authenticity in yoga practices, the Ministry has launched a voluntary certification scheme for Yoga professionals and established the Yoga Certification Board (YCB).
- Annual celebrations of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Yoga days highlight the historical significance of these practices, with the International Day of Yoga being celebrated in 190 countries and Ayurveda Day in over 35 countries.
- The National AYUSH Mission (NAM) promotes AYUSH lifestyles in rural areas, while a Central Sector Scheme focuses on Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities through fairs, multimedia campaigns, and digital platforms.
- The Ministry of AYUSH has established 33 AYUSH Information Cells in 31 countries and deputed experts to Malaysia for healthcare services.
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National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
- It is the statutory body constituted under the NCISM Act, 2020. It came into force on the 11th of June 2021.
- The Commission makes sure there are enough well-trained medical professionals in the Indian System of Medicine (ISM).
- It also ensures that these professionals use the latest medical research and regularly check the quality of ISM medical institutions.
- It has made improvements in many areas, including medical education, research, practice, and training.
- These efforts focus on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa medical systems, helping them reach global standards.
- It focuses on delivering healthcare services that are accessible to all citizens.
- It mandates strict adherence to ethical standards in medical practice and education.
- It establishes an effective mechanism for addressing grievances related to medical education and practice.
Autonomous Boards under NCISM
- The Board of Ayurveda
- The Board of Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa
- The Medical Assessment and Rating Board for the Indian System of Medicine
- The Ethics and Medical Registration Board
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Indian Systems of Medicine:
- India is renowned for its traditional medicine systems, collectively known as the Indian Systems of Medicine, which include Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Yoga, Naturopathy, and Homoeopathy.
- These systems are deeply integrated into Indian culture, with Homoeopathy, despite its 18th-century origins, being fully assimilated and enriched as part of these traditions.
Historical and Conceptual Foundations:
- Most Indian traditional systems, particularly Ayurveda, have roots in folk medicine.
- Ayurveda is distinguished by its well-defined, consistent conceptual framework, which is philosophical rather than purely empirical.
- It emphasizes an integrated approach to health, with its philosophical base drawn from 'Samkhya' and 'Nyaya vaisheshika' philosophies.
Scope of Review:
- The review aims to provide an overview of historical background, conceptual basis, disciplines studied, R&D, drug manufacturing, and globalization impacts on Ayurveda.
- It also covers basic information on Siddha and Unani systems, highlighting their significance in global healthcare.
Future Role:
- Traditional systems of medicine have historically met global healthcare needs and are expected to continue playing a major role in the future.
- The review helps readers appreciate the foundational concepts and facilitates further information acquisition about these systems.
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