National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR INDIAN SYSTEM OF MEDICINE (NCISM)

• The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) recently marked the completion of the 1st phase of the Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan, achieving 5 Guinness World Records.
• This event shows the growing importance of the Indian System of Medicine (ISM) in healthcare.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Most pledges received for a health campaign in one week (6,004,912).
2. Most pledges received for a health campaign in one month (13,892,976).
3. Most pledges received overall (13,892,976).
4. Largest online photo album with 62,525 photos.
5. Largest online video album with 12,798 videos.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• The Ministry of Ayush emphasized its commitment to Ayurveda and healthcare development.
• Maharashtra pledged to integrate Ayurveda into mainstream public health.
• Droupadi Murmu (President of India) was the first to undergo the Prakriti assessment, inspiring national participation.
• Over 1.29 crore individuals participated, surpassing the 1 crore target, supported by 181,667 volunteers.

Impact: The campaign highlighted India’s leadership in personalized healthcare and preventive Ayurveda, with data contributing to bridging Ayurveda with modern medicine for further growth in the healthcare sector.

ABOUT NCISM

• Formation and Legal Framework: The NCISM is a statutory body established under the NCISM Act, 2020.
• This Act aims to create a robust medical education system that improves access to quality and affordable medical education.
• It ensures the availability of highly qualified professionals in the Indian System of Medicine (ISM) across the country.

Composition of NCISM

• The NCISM is composed of 29 members, all appointed by the Central Government.
• A search committee is responsible for recommending names for key positions, including the Chairperson, part-time members, and the presidents of the four autonomous boards under NCISM.

FUNCTIONS OF NCISM

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine plays a vital role in the regulation and development of ISM. Its main functions include:

• Policy Framing: The NCISM is responsible for framing policies to regulate medical institutions and medical professionals in the field of Indian System of Medicine.
• Assessing Human Resources and Infrastructure Needs: It evaluates the need for healthcare professionals and the required infrastructure for the growth of ISM across the country.
• Ensuring Compliance: The NCISM ensures that State Medical Councils of ISM follow the regulations outlined in the NCISM Act.
• Coordination Among Autonomous Boards: It ensures smooth coordination between the four autonomous boards under NCISM, which oversee specific aspects of ISM.

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