The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020 is a legislation passed by the Indian Parliament that establishes the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). The NCISM is a statutory body tasked with the development and regulation of education and practice of traditional medicine systems, including Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa. The Act provides for the constitution of a National Commission and various boards to oversee different aspects of traditional medicine education and practice. It also outlines the powers and functions of these bodies, including the recognition and regulation of medical institutions, accreditation of courses, and maintenance of a national registry of practitioners.