(THE GIST OF PIB) National Commission for Indian System of Medicine

(FEBRUARY-2025)

Recently, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) concluded the closing ceremony marking the completion of the first phase of the ‘desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan’ with historic five Guinness World Records.

It is the statutory body constituted under NCISM Act, 2020.
It provides for a medical education system that improves access to quality and affordable medical education, ensures availability of adequate and high quality medical professionals of Indian System of Medicine in all parts of the country.
Composition of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine:
It consists of 29 members, appointed by the central government.
A search committee recommends names to the central government for the post of Chairperson, part time members, and presidents of the four autonomous boards set up under the NCISM.

Framing policies for regulating medical institutions and medical professionals of Indian System of Medicine
Assessing the requirements of healthcare related human resources and infrastructure
Ensuring compliance by the State Medical Councils of Indian System of Medicine of the regulations made under the Bill
Ensuring coordination among the autonomous boards