The Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) is an independent statutory body that regulates the Indian systems of medicine - Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Sowa Rigpa. It was established in 1971 under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970. [CCIM] prescribes uniform standards of education, grants recognition to medical qualifications in these systems, and maintains a central register of practitioners. Its objectives include advising the government on policies related to Indian medicine and regulating medical education and practice standards. [CCIM] is governed by various committees representing the different medical systems.
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The Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) is an independent statutory body that regulates the Indian systems of medicine - Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Sowa Rigpa. It was established in 1971 under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970. [CCIM] prescribes uniform standards of education, grants recognition to medical qualifications in these systems, and maintains a central register of practitioners. Its objectives include advising the government on policies related to Indian medicine and regulating medical education and practice standards. [CCIM] is governed by various committees representing the different medical systems.
The Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) is an independent statutory body that regulates the Indian systems of medicine - Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Sowa Rigpa. It was established in 1971 under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970. [CCIM] prescribes uniform standards of education, grants recognition to medical qualifications in these systems, and maintains a central register of practitioners. Its objectives include advising the government on policies related to Indian medicine and regulating medical education and practice standards. [CCIM] is governed by various committees representing the different medical systems.
केन्द्रीय भारतीय चिचकत्सा पररषद् -By Shashank P S What is a council? • Adminstrative body of people formally constituted and meeting regularly. Or • A body of people elected to manage the affairs of a city, country etc. • Eg. Student council, Indian Council of Agriculture Research ICMR etc… Why we need a council? • Councils are required to act as a representative, informed and responsible decision-maker in the interests of its community. Introduction : • CCIM is an independent body constituted under the Indian Medicine Central Council act 1970. It was established in 1971. It was re- constructed in 1984 & 1995. Indian system of medicines 1) Ayurveda: • Ayurveda has its prime origin from Atharva-Veda and apart as a supplement of the Rig-Veda. • Dhanvantari is worshipped as the God of Ayurveda. • The aim of this system is to prevent illness¸ heal the sick and preserve life. • स्वथस्य स्वाथ लक्षणं आतु रस्य चिकार प्रशमनं ि॥ • The Ayurveda has its origins from the India and extended its wings in various parts of the world. 2)Unani: • Unani Medicine is a form of traditional medicine practiced in middle-east & south-Asian countries • Unani medicine first arrived in India around 12th or 13th century with establishment of Delhi Sultanate (1206–1527) and Islamic rule over North India and subsequently flourished under Mughal Empire. • The Unani System of Medicine is included in the Central Council of Indian Medicine as per IMCC, Act 1970 3) Siddha: • "Siddhargal" or Siddhars were the premier scientists of ancient days. • Siddhars, mainly from Southern India, in the state of Tamil Nadu laid the foundation for Siddha system of medicine. • Agastyar or Agasthya, is believed to be the founding father of Siddha Medicine. 4) Sowa Rigpa : • Sowa Rigpa is a centuries-old traditional medical system that employs a complex approach to diagnosis, incorporating techniques such as pulse analysis and urinalysis. • The Four Tantras are native Tibetan texts incorporating Indian, Chinese and Greco-Arab medical systems. • The Sowa Rigpa System of Medicine is included in the CCIM from the year 2012 as per Gazette Notification No. 2345 dated 16.12.2011. Main objectives of CCIM:- • To describe minimum standard in education in Indian system of medicine with Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Sowa Rigpa. • To advise central govt. in matters relating to recognisation of medical qualification in form second schedule to indian medicine council act 1970. • To maintain a central register on Indian medicines and revise the register time to time. • To prescribe standards of professional conduct, etiquete & codes of ethics to be observed by the practitioners. • The central council has the framing on & implementing various regulations including the syllabus of Indian system of medicine at UG & PG level. • All the colleges of Indian system of medicine are affiliated to various universities in the country & these colleges follow the minimum standards of education prescribed by CCIM. The central council & it’s committees:- • The central council consisted of following members: i} Such memebers who are graduates in the concerned system of medicine and are registered with the respective board system of medicine may become its members for a period not exceeding 5 years. ii} One member of each of Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani from each university to be the member of facility or department of respective system of medicine of that university. iii}Persons having special knowledge or practical experience in the field of ayurveda may also be nominated as members by central government. • The president of CCIM is elected by the members amongst themselves in such a manner, as described by the act. Vice president for each of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani is elected by the members representing in their respective field as per the norms prescribed in the act CCIM is governed by various committee as per section I of the CCIM. • The central council has follow 3 committee. 1) Ayurveda Committee 2) Siddha Committee 3) Unani Committee • These committees consist of members elected under the class A, B, C of sub section I, or section III of CCIM act 1970 representing the Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani system respectively. • The vice president of each system of medicine are respectively the chairman of the commitees refered above. 1) Executive committee:- • It has been constituted in accordance with class 5 of central council of Indian medicine • Members of all the 3 systems represent the committee. The central council has also constituted following committee under section 10 IMCC act 1970 to carry out various functions. 2) Regulation committee:- • It has been constituted by the central council to draw the various regulation of central council as requried from time to time and to consider various matter relating their to under the IMCC act 1970. • President vice President are the ex-official members of regulation committee. 3) Registration Committee:- • The central council constituted the registratrion committee to look into the matter relating to registration & related there to. • The preparation of central register of Indian medicine to regular practice in indian system of medicine is also under the preview of this committee. • President Vice President are ex-official members of this committee. 4) Finance Committee:-
• The central council constituted the finance
committee to look the financial matter of the central council. • President, Vice President are ex-official members of this committee 5) Education Committee:- • The Education Committee has been constituted to deal with all matters & pertaining to Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani education respectively . • As per as to consider the proposal of the recognition of degrees provided by various universities . • With this uniform standards in Ayurveda education has been attained. Major Achivements of CCIM:- • CCIM has prescribed regulation for under graduate & PG courses of Ayurveda, Siddha, & Unani. It has made following regulation; 1) CCIM regulation 1971 [election of president & Vice President] 2) CCIM regulation 1976 [General rules] 3) CCIM regulation 1977 [Inspector & Visitors] 4) CCIM regulation 1978 [Central] Register of Indian medicines: 1) Indian medicine central council regulation 1989 [Min. standards of education in Indian medicine] • CCIM has done a work on awarding graduate and PG degrees to ayurvedic students. • At present B.A.M.S. course of 5 1/2year duration which is a degree course & run by all ayurvedic colleges as per standard laid down by CCIM. • The 10+2 students with science group are eligible for taking admission in course. • Similarly there is also PG course namely Ayurved Vachaspati [MD] & is of 3 years duration. • PhD is also regarding in Ayurveda. The minimum duration of this is 2 years. Name Designation Photograph Dr. Deopujari Jayant President, CCIM Yeshwant
Dr. B.R. Ramakrishna Vice President (Ayurved),
CCIM
Dr. Shaikh Zubair Ahmed Vice President (Unani),
Mohamed Ebrahim, CCIM
Dr. V.B.Vijayakumar Vice President (Siddha),
CCIM Organization chart:- Vision and Mission of CCIM:- • Vision To be an excellent regulatory body which guide, develop and sustain a network of 'Institutions of Excellence' in education meeting the national needs for global trends and to regulate the practice of Indian System of Medicine. • Mission To establish, guide, develop and sustain through resource allocation, good governance and management, dedicated to the maintenance of standards and quality of academic study programmes and practice of Indian System of Medicine to national as well as global needs. • Website : www.ccimindia.org