National Commission for Indian System of Medicine

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Context

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine conducted a workshop for drafting the Ayurveda Process Handbook.

It was established in 2021. It is a statutory body under NCISM Act, 2020.
It replaced the Central Council for Indian Medicine (CCIM) to promote transparency and improve the Indian System of Medicine (ISM) healthcare system.
Composition: Chairperson, 15 ex-officio members and 23 part-time members.
Functions:
- It lays down policies for regulating medical institutions, medical research and medical professionals
- Improve access to quality and affordable Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Sowa-Rigpa (AUS&SR) medical education
- Ensure availability of adequate and high quality AUS&SR medical professionals in all parts of the country.
The NCISM oversees 4 autonomous boards:
- Board of Ayurveda and Unani: for Ayurveda education.
- Board of Siddha and Sowarigpa: for Siddha and Sowa Rigpa education.
- Board of Assessment and Rating: for assessing and granting permission to ISM educational institutions.
- Board of Ethics and Registration: for maintaining the National Register and ethical issues related to ISM practice.