INTRODUCTION styles. The Department has, over the years, developed a broad institutional framework to carry out its activities. The National Medicinal Plants The Indian System of Medicine is of great Board (NMPB) functions under the Department to antiquity. It is the culmination of Indian thought of coordinate activities relating to conservation, medicine which represents a way of healthy living cultivation, marketing, export and policy making for valued with a long and unique cultural history, as the development of the medicinal plants sector. also amalgamating the best of influences that There are two statutory regulatory bodies, namely came in from contact with other civilizations be it Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) and Greece (resulting in Unani Medicine) or Germany Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) for laying (Homeopathy) or our scriptures/sages which gave down minimum standards of education, us the science of Ayurveda, Siddha as also Yoga & recommending recognition of medical Naturopathy. Like the multifaceted culture in our qualifications, registering the practitioners and country, traditional medicines have evolved over laying down of ethical codes. Five research centuries blessed with a plethora of traditional councils, for Ayurveda (CCRAS), Siddha (CCRS), medicines and practices. Unani (CCRUM), Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) A separate Department of Indian Systems and Homeopathy (CCRH) are responsible for the of Medicine and Homoeopathy (ISM&H) was set up officially sponsored research activities. So far, in 1995 to ensure the optimal development and eight National Institutes for Ayurveda (NIA, Jaipur), propagation of AYUSH systems of health care. The (RAV, New Delhi) & (IPGTRA, Jamnagar), Siddha Department of ISM&H was re-named as the (NIS, Chennai), Unani (NIUM, Bangalore), Yoga Department of AYUSH (an acronym for - Ayurveda, (MDNIY, New Delhi), Naturopathy (NIN, Pune) and Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy (NIH, Kolkata) are existing at Homoeopathy) in November 2003. Sowa Rigpa national level for teaching, research and clinical has been recognized under IMCC Act, 1970 by the practices. notification published in Gazette of India on 16th For Standardisation and testing of Drugs, December, 2011. various agencies have been put in plan by the Government of India. Four different On 9th November, 2014, first time the Department Pharmacopoeia Committees are working for of AYUSH is formed as a separate Ministry; known preparing official formularies / pharmacopoeias to as Ministry of AYUSH. evolve uniform standards in preparation of drugs of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy and to With an increase in lifestyle-related prescribe working standards for single drugs as disorders there is a worldwide resurgence of well as compound formulations. A Drug Control interest in holistic systems of health care, Cell is working in the Department to deal with the particularly with respect to the prevention and matters pertaining to licensing, regulation and management of chronic, non-communicable and control of drugs and the spurious manufacture of systemic diseases. It is increasingly understood Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Drugs and other that no single health care system can provide matters. Two apex Laboratories, namely, satisfactory answers to all the health needs of Pharmacopoeial Laboratory for Indian Medicine modern society. Evidently there is a need for a new (PLIM) and Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeial inclusive and integrated health care regime that Laboratory (HPL) are functioning as Standard should guide health policies and programmes in Setting-Cum-Drug-testing Laboratories for Indian future. India has an advantage in this global Medicines and Homoeopathy respectively. Indian resurgence of interest in holistic therapies as it has Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd. a rich heritage of indigenous medical knowledge (IMPCL), a Public Sector Undertaking, coupled with strong infrastructure and skilled manufactures classical Ayurveda and Unani drugs. manpower in modern medicine. Medical pluralism The Ministry also manages the CGHS Ayurveda is here to stay and the AYUSH sector has a critical Hospital at Lodhi Road, New Delhi. role to play in the new and emerging situation. Bringing AYUSH into the mainstream The Ministry of AYUSH promotes and health care delivery system of the country has long propagates Indian systems of Medicine and been a major policy objective of the Ministry. Under Homoeopathy, and is committed to infuse the the NRHM, AYUSH facilities are being set up in wisdom of traditional medicine with the PHCs and CHCs and are being manned by methodologies of modern science, scientifically qualified AYUSH physicians appointed on contract validating the systems and presenting them in the basis. scientific idiom, relating their efficacy to modern life

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Since the creation of a separate Ministry, Ayurveda, all objects and living bodies are there has been a substantial increase in the composed of five basic elements, called the infrastructural facilities under AYUSH systems in Pancha Mahabhootas, namely: Prithvi (earth), Jal the country. Presently, there are 3639 hospitals (water), Agni (fire), Vayu (air) and Akash (ether). with about 56250 beds, 26405 dispensaries, The philosophy of Ayurveda is based on the 7,71,468 doctors, 550 educational institutions with fundamental correlation between the universe and admission capacity of about 32256 UG student and the man. Hence Ayurveda has also stressed on 4339 PG students and 8667 drug-manufacturing environmental aspects and has advised various units under AYUSH systems. Under NRHM, measures for conservation of nature as well as to AYUSH facilities have been co-located with 497 avoid the pollution of Air, water and Soil. Ayurveda District hospitals, 2649 CHCs and 8124 PHCs. imbibes the humoral theory of Tridosha- the Vata (ether + air), Pitta (fire) and Kapha (earth + water), A. SYSTEMS which are considered as the three physiological (i) Ayurveda: entities in living beings responsible for all metabolic functions. The mental characters of human beings The word ‘Ayurveda’ has derived out of are attributable to Satva, Rajas and Tamas, which fusion of two separate words- Áyu’ i.e. life and are the psychological properties of life collectively ‘veda’ i.e. knowledge. Thus in literal meaning terms as ‘Triguna’. Ayurveda aims to keep Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayurveda is a structural and functional entities in a state of classical system of preventive, promotive and equilibrium, which signifies good health curative healthcare originating from the Vedas (Swasthya). Any imbalance due to internal or documented around 5000 years ago and currently external factors leads to disease and the treatment recognized and practiced in India and many consists of restoring the equilibrium through countries in the world. It is one of the most ancient various procedures, regimen, diet, medicines and healthcare systems having equal scientific behavior change. Ayurveda, being an applied relevance in the modern world, that take a holistic Science and considering the limitations for printing view of the physical, mental, spiritual and social in ancient time, all the ancient texts have aspects of human life, health and disease. concentrated mainly on applied aspects. It is believed that Ayurveda is originated Understanding of ‘Functional Anatomy’ i.e. Sharir out of Vedas (particularly Rigveda and is the unique contribution of Ayurveda to the Atharvaveda). Numerous references of health, modern science which has great potential for new diseases, their treatment as well as use of non- discoveries in System Biology. materialistic things such as sun rays, fasting, mantra etc; are available in these Vedas. The The treatment approach in the Ayurveda knowledge of Ayurveda was first comprehensively system is holistic and individualized having documented in the compendia like ‘Brahma preventive, curative, mitigative, recuperative and Samhita’, Ágnivesha tantra’, ‘Bhela Samhita’ etc. rehabilitative aspects. The preventive aspect of Out of these, only some part of Bhela Samhita is Ayurveda is called Svasth-Vritta and includes available today. The Agnivesha Tantra was edited personal hygiene, daily and seasonal regimens, by Charak around 5000 years back called Charak appropriate social behavior and use of materials & Samhita and thereafter re-edited by Dridhbala, practices for healthy aging and prevention of which is one of the main text of Ayurveda available premature loss of health attribute. The curative in complete form today. This is the most translated treatment consists of Aushadhi (drugs), Ahara treatise of Ayurveda, which got translated into (diet) and Vihara (life style). Ayurveda largely uses many foreign languages like Tibetan, Arabic, Unani plants as raw materials for the manufacture of and Greek even in ancient time. In recent past drugs, though materials of animal and marine many scholars have translated Charak Samhita origin, metals and minerals are also used. into English, German, and Japanese languages. Ayurvedic medicines are generally safe and have Likewise another full available ancient text mainly little or no known adverse side-effects, if dealing with surgical aspect of diseases is manufactured properly and consumed judiciously Sushruta Samhita, which has also undergone 3-4 following the necessary do’s and don’ts. The editions in past 5000 years. mitigative and recuperative treatment is again a According to Ayurveda, health is specialty of Ayurveda which is known as considered as a basic pre-requisite for achieving Rasayana, in which various drugs and therapies the goals of life - Dharma (duties), Arth (finance), having immunomodulatory effects are used. Kama (materialistic desires) and Moksha Ayurveda has also described about genetic (salvation). As per the fundamental basis of predisposition for health as well as development of

2 a disease and has described various treatments so chances of recurrence of the diseases and as to restrict the transfer of genetic linked diseases promotes positive health by rejuvenating body to next generation. This specialty of Ayurveda is tissues and bio-purification. Kshar Sutra is a para- known as ‘Vrishya’. surgical intervention using an alkaline thread for cauterization, which is scientifically validated to be Initially, clinical medicine of Ayurveda was effective in the treatment of fistula-in-ano and such developed into eight distinct specialties, i.e. surgical conditions requiring excision of overgrown Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine), Shalya Tantra soft tissue like polyps, warts, non-healing chronic (Surgery), Shalakya (Eye and ENT), Kaumar ulcers, sinuses and papillae. Bhritya (Pediatrics), Graha Chikitsa (Psychiatry), Agad Tantra (Toxicology), Rasayana (Gerontology) The process of creating a vertical structure and Vajikarana (Science of virility), on the basis of for regulation of AYUSH drugs in the Central Drugs which it is called ‘Ashtang Ayurveda’. During the Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) is in last 60 years of its development after India became progress. Ministry of AYUSH has notified creation independent, Ayurveda has come up to provide 22 of 12 posts of inspectors, Assistant Drugs specialized courses of study at post-graduation Controllers and Deputy Drugs Controllers as level. These specialties are -- Ayurveda Sidhanta concurred by the Department of Expenditure, RRs (Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda), Ayurveda for these posts are being framed and additional Samhita (Classical Texts of Ayurveda), Rachna charges given to the existing technical officers. Sharira (Anatomy), Kriya Sharira (Physiology), Dravya Guna Vigyan (Materia medica and (ii) Unani: Pharmacology), Rasa-Shastra (Pharmaceuticals using minerals and metals), Bhaishajya Kalpana Unani system of medicine is a (Pharmaceuticals), Kaumar Bhritya or - Bala Roga comprehensive medical system, which provides (Pediatrics), Prasuti Tantra avum Stri Roga preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative (Obstetrics and Gynecology), Swasth-Vritta (Social health care. The system is holistic in nature and and Preventive Medicine), Kayachikitsa (Internal takes into account the whole personality of an Medicine), Rog Nidan avum Vikriti Vigyan individual rather than taking a reductionist (Diagnostics & Pathology), Shalya Tantra- approach towards disease. The fundamentals, Samanya (Surgery), Shalya Tantra – Kshar Karma diagnosis and treatment modalities of the system avum Anushastra Karma (Para-surgical are based on scientific principles. The basic interventions & procedures), Shalakya Tantra - framework of this system is based on the Netra Roga (Ophthalmology), Shalakya Tantra – Hippocratic theory of four Humours, according to Shiro-Nasa-Karna Avum Kantha Roga ( Treatment which any disturbance in the equilibrium of of diseases of Head and ENT), Shalakya Tantra – humours causes disease and therefore the Danta Avum Mukha Roga (Dentistry), treatment aims at restoring the humoral Manovigyana avum Manas Roga ( Psychology & equilibrium. The system also believes that Psychiatry), Panchakarma (Bio-purification), Agad Medicatrix Naturae (Tabiat Mudabbira-i Badan) is Tantra avum Vidhi Vaidyaka (Toxicology and the supreme power, which controls all the Medical Jurisprudence), Sangyaharana physiological functions of the body, provides (Anesthesiology) and Chhaya avum Vikiran Vigyan resistance against diseases and helps in healing (Radiology). naturally. Temperament (Mizaj) of a patient is given great importance both in diagnosis and Ayurveda holds the strength to treat treatment of diseases. It is also taken into diseases from holistic angle in accordance with the consideration for identifying the most suitable diet body-mind constitution and other physico- and lifestyle for promoting the health of a particular psychological attributes of the patients and as such individual. is proven to be effective in the treatment of chronic, The remarkable holism of Unani system metabolic and life style diseases for which of medicine arises from giving primacy to the satisfactory solutions are not available in Temperament of man and drug, which unlike conventional allopathy medicine. Over the years, the molecular level, is simple and can be known Kshar Sutra and Panchakarma therapies of as a whole. Its ease of practice arises from the Ayurveda have become very popular among the fact that it uses only a few parameters i.e. the public. Panchakarma is a unique therapeutic primary qualities (Kayfiyät) of Hot:Cold & Dry:Wet procedure for the radical elimination of disease- to describe the temperament of both man and causing factors and to maintain the equilibrium of drug. Its precision and reproducibility arises tridosha. The Panchakarma therapy minimizes the from the principle of clinical testing of the drugs

3 hypothesized by Temperament, before accepting India is considered world leader with the largest them. This clinical testing also reveals effects infrastructure and network of educational research which cannot be deduced from the temperament and healthcare institutions. or basic qualities of the drug. There are 46 teaching institutions offering Unani system of medicine described four degree level education and training in Unani mode of treatment viz., Ilaj-bil-Tadbir (Regimenal medicine; nine of them offering postgraduate Therapy), Ilaj-bil-Ghidha (Dietotherapy), Ilaj-bil- courses in ten disciplines of Unani medicine. The Dawa (Pharmacotherapy) and Ilaj-bil-Yad National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bangalore, (Surgery). The thrust areas of Unani medicine set up by Central Government, conducts include; skin diseases, liver disorders, non- postgraduate education in eight subjects with communicable diseases including life style Ph.D. in Moalijat and research programmes. diseases, metabolic & geriatric diseases and Recently the Central Council for Research in Unani menstrual / gynaecological disorders etc. Medicine has also been approved for initiating The Unani system of medicine includes M.D. and Ph.D. programmes. The Jamia Millia the Science of Maintaining Health (Hifzän-i Islamia, New Delhi – A Central University has Sihhat). It has the methods of understanding and accorded affiliation to the Central Research maintaining health in a positive and Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM), Hyderabad individualized manner with different guidelines for conducting M.D. and Ph.D. in Moalijat for different temperaments, genders, age (Medicine) and Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology). The groups, geographical regions, seasons, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine occupations etc. Some of the more commonly (RRIUM), Srinagar has also been affiliated by the used guidelines are summarized as: Regimens for University of Kashmir for conducting M.D. and Seasons (Tadäbir-i Mavsam), Regimens for Age- Ph.D. in Moalijat (Medicine) and Ilmul Advia groups (Tadäbir-i Asnän), Regimens for Pregnancy (Pharmacology). Process for starting these (Tadäbér-i Ùaml), Regimens for Travellers (Tadäbir-i courses has been initiated. Musäfir) etc. The section on maintenance of Establishment of All India Institute of Unani health is followed by methods for preventing Medicine (AIIUM) at Ghaziabad is also underway disease. It should be noted that it describes not with a view to develop it and international level only Prevention of Disease (Taqaddum bi’l-Hifz) tertiary health care centre in Unani medicine but Promotion or what it calls Maintenance of besides having education, training and research Health (Hifzän-i Sihhat) as a separate discipline, facilities. which should be used even before Prevention of Research and development activities in Disease. This is because, being holistic, it Unani medicine are being undertaken under the possesses a positive concept and description of aegis of Central Council for Research in Unani health. Though, understandably quite elaborate. Medicine (CCRUM). The areas of research of In Unani System of Medicine, drugs include clinical research, drugs standardization obtained only from herbal, animal and mineral research, survey and cultivation of medicinal plants sources are used for medication. Sometimes, and literary research. Besides research oriented these drugs are used singly, and sometimes in the extension health services and information, form of a compound of various drugs. They may education and communication (IEC) activities are be subjected to physico- chemical processing but also part of the Council’s activities. These activities without breaking up their natural character. Thus, are being carried out through a network of 23 Unani system of medicine uses only natural centres functioning under the Council in different substances in treatment. parts of the country. During the past over three Originating in Greece (Yunan), this system and half decades, the Council has achieved travelled to many countries before coming to India significant strides in its research programmes. As a to find here its permanent home. During its journey result of dedicated research efforts, safe and wherever it passed, the system enriched its effective Unani treatments have been developed repository by imbibing which was best of the for a number of common and chronic ailments. The healthcare systems in vogue in those countries. Council has been awarded patent rights for eight The system after getting further developed in the drugs. Besides improving the quality standards of Arab and Persian lands came to India around the Unani drugs by developing Standard Operating 8th century and took deep roots in the Indian Procedures (SOPs) for method of manufacture of civilization. The Indian scholars and physicians Unani drugs followed by developing their have made significant contributions to the further pharmacopoeial standards, work on establishing advancement of this system. It forms integral part the expiry of Unani drugs and modification in the of the national health care delivery system and dosage form of Unani drugs has also been

4 undertaken. Unani classical books that were hypertrophy, bleeding piles, peptic ulcer including mostly in Arabic & Persian were translated in to various kinds of Dermatological disorders of non Urdu and other languages, to benefit the scholars, psoriatic nature. practitioners and students. A number of health During the last six decades, there has based literature were published to create been continuous development in Siddha medical awareness among the masses. education and this has led to the establishment of CCRUM is actively engaged in Swachh the National Institute of Siddha at Chennai as apex Bharat Abhiyan, Swasthya Rakshan and NPCDCS Institute having six specialties in post-graduate programmes through its centres functioning in teaching leading to the award of M.D(S) Degree. different part of the country. These are Maruthuvam (General Medicine), There are a number of Unani drugs Sirappu Maruthuvam (Special Medicine), manufacturing units in the Government and private Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam (Paediatrics), sectors in the country. The Pharmacopoeia Gunapadam (Pharmacology), Noi Nadal Laboratory for Indian Medicine (PLIM) is (Pathology) and Nanju Nool & Maruthuva functioning since 1970 as an appellate laboratory Neethinool (Toxicology). for testing of traditional medicines including; Unani For development of focused research in drugs and development of pharmacopoeia Siddha System of medicine Govt. has constituted standards under the purview of Pharmacopoeia Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), an Commission for Indian Medicine (PCIM). autonomous body by bifurcating Central Council Propagation of Unani system of medicine for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (CCRAS). in the country was boosted through IEC activities and international cooperation including; (iv) Yoga: organization of seminars / workshops /conferences holding of Arogyas, health exhibitions, health The word "Yoga" comes from the Sanskrit camps in the country and abroad. With a view to word "yuj" which means "to unite or integrate." globalization the Unani system in other countries Yoga is about the union of a person's own efforts are on. These steps have led to setting up consciousness and the universal consciousness. It of a Unani Medicine Chair at the University of is primarily a way of life, first propounded by Western Cape, South Africa. Maharshi Patanjali in systematic form Yogsutra. The discipline of Yoga consists of eight (iii) Siddha: components namely, restraint (Yama), observance of austerity (Niyama), physical postures (Asana), The Siddha System of medicine is one of breathing control (Pranayam), restraining of sense the ancient systems of medicine in India having its organs (Pratyahar), contemplation (Dharna), close bedd with Dravidian culture. The term Siddha meditation (Dhyan) and Deep meditation means achievements and Siddhars are those who (Samadhi). These steps in the practice of Yoga have achieved perfection in medicine. Eighteen have the potential to elevate social and personal Siddhars are said to have contributed towards the behavior and to promote physical health by better systematic development of this system and circulation of oxygenated blood in the body, recorded their experiences in Tamil language. restraining the sense organs and thereby inducing The Siddha system of Medicine tranquility and serenity of mind and spirit. The emphasizes on the patient, environment, age, sex, practice of Yoga has also been found to be useful race, habits, mental frame work, habitat, diet, in the prevention of certain psychosomatic appetite, physical condition, physiological diseases and improves individual resistance and constitution of the diseases for its treatment which ability to endure stressful situations. Yoga is a is individualistic in nature Diagnosis of diseases promotive, preventive rehabilitative and curative are done through examination of pulse, urine, intervention for overall enhancement of health eyes, study of voice, colour of body, tongue and status. A number of postures are described in status of the digestion of individual patients. Yoga literature to improve health, to prevent System has unique treasure for the conversion of diseases and to cure illness. The physical postures metals and minerals as drugs and many infective are required to be chosen judiciously and have to diseases are treated with the medicines containing be practiced in the correct way so that the benefits specially processed mercury, silver, arsenic, lead of prevention of disease, promotion of health and and sulphur without any side effects. The strength therapeutic use can be derived from them. of the Siddha system lies in providing very effective therapy in the case of Psoriasis, Rheumatic Studies have revealed that Yogic practice disorders, Chronic liver disorders, Benign prostate improves intelligence and memory and help in

5 developing resistance to situations of stress and chronic, allergic autoimmune and stress related also help individuals to develop an integrated disorders. The theory and practice of Naturopathy personality. Meditation can stabilize emotional are based on a holistic view point with particular changes and prevent abnormal functions of the attention to simple eating and living habits, vital organs of the body. Studies have shown that adoption of purificatory measures, use of meditation not only regulates the functions of the hydrotherapy, cold packs, mud packs, baths, sense organs but also strengthens the nervous massages, fasting etc. system. Yoga today is no longer restricted to hermits, saints, sages but has gone to every home for the global health promotion. Yoga as a part of (vi) Homoeopathy: peoples’ lifestyle has aroused a world-wide awakening and acceptance. "Homoeopathy" was introduced as a scientific system of drug therapeutics by a German The United Nations General Assembly had Physician, Dr. Christian Frederick Samuel declared June 21st as the International Yoga Day Hahnemann in 1805. While translating a medical on December 11, 2014. Accordingly the first treatise by Scottish physician and chemist, William International Yoga Day Celebration was organized Cullen, from English to German, in 1790, he came at Rajpath in New Delhi on June 21, 2015. Two across a foot note under Cinchona that attributed Guinness World Records were achieved, viz: the its fever curing property to the astringent Largest Yoga Lesson involving 35,985 participants (decongestant) qualities of the drug. Being and Maximum number of Nationalities (84) sceptical of Cullen's remarks concerning the effect participated in a single yoga lesson. The Second of Cinchona for curing malaria, Hahnemann International Day of Yoga celebrations were experimented its effect on himself by taking solemnized at the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh repeated doses of cinchona tincture and on the morning of 21st of June, 2016. experienced fever, shivering and joint pains: symptoms similar to those of malarial fever. After (v) Naturopathy: series of experiments, Hahnemann concluded that a drug that could produce certain symptoms in Naturopathy is rooted in the healing healthy individuals could also cure similar disease wisdom of many cultures and times based on symptoms, in accordance with some hidden, principal of natural healing. The principles and natural laws of similars as had been vaguely practices of Naturopathy are integrated in the life perceived by ancient physicians. This led to the style, if the people observe living close to nature. coining of the word "homoeo-pathy" (which comes from the Greek: ὅμοιος hómoios, "-like" Naturopathy is a cost effective drugless, and πάθος páthos, "suffering"). Based on this, non-invasive therapy involving the use of natural Hahnemann postulated the key principle of materials for health care and healthy living. It is Homoeopathy, the Law of Similars, logically based on the theories of vitality, boosting the self- evolving it as an experimental science, according healing capacity of the body and the principles of to the method of inductive reasoning after exact healthy living. Naturopathy is a system of natural observation, correct interpretation, rational treatment and also a way of life widely practiced, explanation and scientific construction. globally accepted and recognized for health preservation and management of illnesses without The Law of Similars medicines. Naturopathy advocates living in harmony with constructive principles of Nature on It is also called the Law of Cure. This law the physical, mental, social and spiritual planes. It demonstrates that the selected remedy is able to has great promotive, preventive, curative as well as produce a range of symptoms in healthy persons restorative potentials. similar to that observed in the patients. Based on his experiments, Hahnemann published this law in Naturopathy promotes healing by an article “Essay on New Principle for Ascertaining stimulating the body’s inherent power to regain the Curative Powers of Drugs” in Huffland’s Journal health with the help of five elements of nature – in 1796. This law is the principle of Similia Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Ether. It is a call to Similibus Curentur i.e. let likes be treated by likes. “Return to Nature” and to resort to a simple way of Law of Similars teaches that every homoeopathic living in harmony with the self, society and remedy experimentally observed to have certain environment. Naturopathy advocates ‘Better Health properties of producing a set of symptoms on without Medicines’. It is reported to be effective in healthy human beings and when these symptoms

6 matches with a natural disease, it act as e. Quinine (derived from Cinchona bark) given in therapeutic agent and help the body to correct the daily doses to a healthy person can cause disorder. As per this concept, the symptoms symptoms similar to malaria fever. Indeed, produced by the substance during the drug proving the Cinchona Officinalis, a homoeopathy medicine are the signature of that drug. Therefore, in strict prepared from cinchona bark, is curative in many sense, this signature of the drug is the one and patients with similar symptoms. only one that qualify into the principle of Similia g. Belladonna, a homoeopathy medicine, used to Similbus Curentur. This is the most important treat scarlet fever, since the symptoms of concept in Homoeopathy. In fact there cannot be belladonna poisoning closely resemble those of any concept in homoeopathy without this key scarlet fever. concept. Drug Proving - Drug Proving is the systematic This principle was known in western medicine even process of acquiring knowledge of the substances before Hahnemann. Hippocrates, the Father of intended for the cure of the natural diseases. In western medicine, (460-377 BC) wrote about two other wards it is the process of investigating the possible principles of treating disease. One pathogenetic power of drug by administering the is Contraria Contrariis Curantur (Latin) which same in to the healthy individuals of different age means opposites are cured by opposites. and both the sex. Therefore, it is also known as Accordingly, this principle teaches to treat diseases Human Pathogenetic Trial (HPT). Drugs cure by using remedies that produce opposite natural diseases by virtue of their capacity to effects. The other principle is the Similia Similibus induce changes, which are similar to those, Curentur (Latin), which means let similar things brought about by disease. Hahnemann set about take care of similar things. Paracelsus (1493- collecting data pertaining to disease and the drugs. 1541) and later others were also aware of these He then had to determine the criteria for two principles, but seems to have preferred only establishing similarity between the two. After this the opposing method. Dr. Hahnemann, possibly was done, he had to administer the drug and to picked up the similia maxim based on his observe accurately the result so produced. experiments and developed a viable, independent Organon of Medicine gives us the details of the and scientific system of Medicine. He lived his life great therapeutic experiment in a highly for this mission. systematized manner stretching over fifty years. Disease can be cured by medicinal substances As per homeopathy, to apply drugs for therapeutic given in extremely small doses that produce similar use, their curative powers should be known. The symptoms in healthy people. In simple words, the proving of the drug is the experiment conducted to medicine can cure when given in micro doses what know these powers and is unique to homoeopathy it can cause in large doses. Some such examples as they are proved on healthy human beings first, of the law of similars are: before being applied to the patients. The symptoms a. While peeling onion, it makes your eyes watery thus known are the true record of the curative and nose burning. If you are having an attack of properties of a drug or the pathogenesis of a drug. hay fever with watering eyes and burning nose, the Such symptoms are recorded and called as homoeopathic remedy prepared from onion Homoeopathic Materia Medica. called Allium cepa could relieve it. b. Poison ivy causes redness, intense itching, Single Remedy - This tenet of classical burning, blistering and sometimes stiff muscles. homeopathy states that only one homeopathic Potentised Poison ivy called as Rhus tox has been medicine should be prescribed at a time and used for herpes, burns, eczema, allergy, arthritis, directs to choose and administer such a single etc. remedy, which is most similar to the symptoms of c. When stung by a honeybee, there is burning, the sick person. In homeopathy, the drug proving stinging pain and swelling. Some relief is gained to ascertaining the curative property of a drug is from applying cold to the area. Swelling with done with a single remedy derived from a single burning and stinging pain relieved by cold, the source – primarily plant, mineral or chemical. They remedy prepared on homoeopathic principle from are the essence of homeopathy and therefore the same source called Apis mellificia could cure engage all the principles and concepts that make such symptoms. homeopathy a comprehensive system of medicine d. Coffee keeps people awake and alert. A remedy This was a trend setter at that time when the usual prepared from coffee seeds called Coffea cruda, in prescriptions contained as many as 26 drugs at a very small doses might be appropriate for helping time. Observing this rule helps to avoid confusing someone with insomnia with an overly alert mind. and potentially complex remedy interactions.

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Minimum Dose - The similar remedy selected for a differentiates the living from the dead. The vital sick person should be prescribed in minimum force determines the state of health in that living dose, so that when administered, there is no toxic organism, at mental, physical and spiritual levels. effect on the body. It just acts as a triggering or Based on similarity between the signs and catalytic agent to stimulate and strengthen the symptoms of disease and that observed of the existing defense mechanism of the body. It does drugs during drug proving, homeopathic medicine not need to be repeated frequently. The method of selected and administered, stimulates this failing drug dynamisation or potentisation achieved, not vital force so that, as Hahnemann said, "it can only the reduction of drug quantity in each dose of again take the reins and conduct the system on homoeopathic medicine, but also the dynamic way to health". Signs and symptoms reveal not power gets increased progressively. This aspect of only the disturbance within an organism which is homoeopathy and the method discovered by usually called the “dis-ease” but also curative Hahnemann 200 years before is to be only remedy, which will set right the problem. In evaluated by new researches and studies which homoeopathy, there is a critical disapproval of all are now underway in nanoscience. practices aimed at suppression of the manifestation of the disease such as a discharging Drug dynamisation or Potentisation - Drugs are skin eruption, long-continued diarrhea or prepared in such a way that they retain maximum nasobronchial excretions as they are often medicinal powers without producing any toxic dangerous. Earliest beginning of diseases, much action on the body. It was found experimentally by before structural changes in the cells (a diagnosis), Dr. Hahnemann that when diluted drugs are could be understood from the symptoms. powerfully succussed (a specified process in Homoeopathic treatment carefully adopted from homoeopathy), they develop lasting medicinal the time of conception, pregnancy and early powers. This process is continued under formative years of the child claims to free the child predetermined scales and the drugs are marked as of the bad effects of hereditary influences and 6C, 30C, 200C, 1000C etc., and LM potencies or prevents various types of constitutional disorders in strength. The method of preparing the drugs by the later life. Master achieved two ideals; (1) - The toxicity of drug used in crude dosage have progressively Chronic diseases - Hahnemann observed that in reduced and (2) - increase the hidden (dynamic) spite of best of treatment through the Law of medicinal properties of the drug. In other words, Similia, certain diseases either did not responds the drugs get dynamised or potentised well or recurred after a short interval. After detailed progressively and evoke its curative properties. examination of such cases and conducting systematic studies, Hahnemann postulated that in Concept of Vital Force - Dr. Hahnemann such cases there remained certain fundamental discovered that the human body is endowed with a cause which prevent recovery or cure. By "chronic force that reacts against the inimical forces, which disease" Hahnemann did not mean exactly the produce disease. It becomes deranged during same thing as is now generally understood by the illness. Such reactions of the deranged vital force phrase - a disease that lasts a long time and is are the cause for the externally expressed signs incurable. He called chronic diseases to those and symptoms. Dr. Hahnemann has described the diseases which are caused by infection from a concept of vital force in aphorisms 9 to 17 in the chronic miasm. Organon of Medicine. Literally speaking “vital” Based on his experiments, Dr Hahnemann means essential and “force” means energy/ power, published the book titled “The Chronic Diseases: thus vital force means “essential energy” or Their Peculiar Nature and Their Homoeopathic “energy that is essential for life”. Cure”. A masterly work that compiles the original The theory of Vital force in homeopathy is a unique literature as given by the founder of the healing art. philosophy which accepts the existence of a spirit It covers the chronic diseases with their peculiar like energy that drives the living organism both in nature and their homeopathic cure. Detailed work health and disease. This concept has nothing to of the basic concepts of miasms is given together do with any religious beliefs, but postulates that life with 48 antipsoric remedies with their original is not the mere collection of blood, bone and provings. muscles or a living cell is not just some cytoplasm, mitochondria, nucleus, DNA and RNA. Concept of Miasm - Psora, Syphilis and Sycosis Homeopathy believes that there is an existence of are the three fundamental causes of all chronic an essential force in every living organism which diseases that afflict the human race as discovered maintains harmony of the functions and also by Dr. Hahnemann. He called them miasm. This

8 word is derived from Greek word miainein meaning modifying the adverse hereditary influences and ‘to pollute’. Syphilis and Sycosis are the venereal predisposition to disease, aiming at better and contagious chronic diseases, whereas Psora adaptation of the patient to his environment, is a non-venereal chronic disease. Psora is present including his mental process. Thus, homoeopathy from the beginning to the end of life and is the root is a practice of “constitutional medicine” of a higher cause of most of the diseases. order. It has great scope in the field of psychiatry and psychosomatic diseases. Holistic as well as Individualistic approach in medicine practiced in Homoeopathy - Successful (vii) Sowa-Rig-pa (Amchi Medicine): application of the law of similar depends entirely on “Sowa-Rig-pa”, commonly known as concepts of individualization and susceptible Amchi medicine, is the traditional medicine of constitutions. This forms the corner stone of many parts of the Himalayan region used mainly by homoeopathy. The concept of individualization the Tribal and bhot people. Sowa-Rig-pa (Bodh- demands the understanding of the total response Kyi) means ‘science of healing’ and the of the living organism to the unfavourable practitioners of this medicine are known as Amchi. environment. This total response is understood Sowa-Rigpa is originated out of Ayurveda and is through the signs and symptoms, emotional, based mainly on the Áshtanga Hridaya’ treaty intellectual (spiritual) and physical planes where which one of the three main Compendia of the vital force manifests itself. This is a unique Ayurveda, was translated in to Tibetan language in concept of “disease” in homoeopathy. Even though 4th century. it may sound strange, homoeopathy does not treat In India, this system of medicine has been disease per se. A homoeopath does not popularly practiced in Ladakh and Paddar-Pangay concentrate his therapy on, say arthritis or regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Lahul-spiti, Pangi, bronchitis or cancer. In other words, he does not Dhramshala and Kinnar region of Himachal limit his treatment to the painful joints, inflamed Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, bronchi or a malignant growth. Rather, he treats all Darjeeling-Kalingpong (West Bengal). aspects, mental, emotional and physical of the Sowa-Rig-pa is a science, art and person who is afflicted with arthritis, bronchitis, philosophy that provide a holistic approach to cancer etc. Homoeopathy regards each patient as health care on the basis of harmony and a unique individual; e.g. different person with understanding of human being and universe i.e. hepatitis might get a different homoeopathic the environment. It uses diagnostic techniques for remedy, each one aimed at the individual’s totality examples pulse and urine examination (eight fold of symptoms rather than at his liver alone. The examination) and it embraces the key Buddhist physicians’ interest is not only to alleviate the principles of altruism, karma and ethics. According patients’ present symptoms but also his long-term to the Amchi system, proper alignment of the three well being. The difference between the ways two Dosha, seven body Tissue (seven Dhatus) and individuals react to a similar cause of disease is an three excretory products (Malas) in the state of indication of the unique way in which each of them equilibrium constitutes a healthy body. Any reacts. This uniqueness of the symptoms and disequilibrium in any of these energies leads to reactions brings in the difference in the remedy disease or ill-health. Amachi medical theory states prescribed to each one of them. that everything in the universe is made up of the five basic elements, namely, sa (Earth), chu Homoeopathic medicines are prescribed (Water), me (Fire), rLung (Wind), Nam-mkha on the basis of Individualization, which is tailoring (Space). Amchi system is based on the following the remedy according to the individual’s needs. It three Principle Energies – means every individual is different from others in (1) rLung (wind) manifests the nature of Air some way; be it his stature, talking, choices, element. It is characterized as rough, light, cold, behavior, or his susceptibility to subtle, hard and mobile. It is responsible for the diseases. Homoeopathic medicines are always physical and mental activities, respiration, prescribed for the complete package i.e., the expulsion of urine, faces, foetus, menstruation, individual, so naturally the medicine will differ for spitting, burping, speech, gives clarity to sense different persons. The concept of susceptible organs, sustains life by means of acting as a constitutions is very much a part of the theory of medium between mind and body. This is similar to chronic diseases. Hereditary influences and Vata-dosha of Ayurveda. predisposition point to the primary causes of all the (2) mKhris-pa (Bile) basically has the nature of fire. diseases, especially the chronic type. It is characterized as oily, sharp, hot, light, fetid, Homoeopathic treatment gives us scope of purgative and fluidity. mKhris-pa is responsible for

9 hunger, thirst, digestion and assimilation, maintains Research in AYUSH body heat, gives lustre to body complexion and Conservation and cultivation of medicinal plants provides courage and determination. This is similar Effective AYUSH Drug Administration to Pitt-dosha of Ayurveda. (3) Bad-kan (Phlegm) is cold in nature and is C. NATIONAL MEDICINAL PLANTS BOARD characterized as oily, cool, heavy, blunt, smooth, (NMPB): firm and sticky. Bad-kan is responsible for firmness of the body, stability of mind, induces sleep, The resource base of AYUSH medicines is connects joints, generates tolerance and lubricates largely plants. Increasing global interest in natural the body. This is similar to Kapha-dosha of remedies has increased the demand for medicinal Ayurveda. plants which are mainly sourced from the wild The diagnostic techniques in Sowa-Rigpa include visual observation, touch and interrogation. areas. This has led to the emergence of a number For treatment of health problems, the system of issues like sustainability, conservation, makes use of herbs, minerals, animal products, cultivation, quality assurance, protection of spring and mineral water, moxibustion mysticism Traditional Knowledge, issues related to access and spiritual power. The medicines are used and benefit sharing etc. To coordinate all these usually in the form of decoctions, powders, pills matters relating to medicinal plants, Government of and syrups etc. Mantra and tantra components are India has established the National Medicinal Plants also very important of Sowa-rig-pa. Board (NMPB) under Ministry of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. NMPB is the apex B. MISSION, VISION AND OBJECTIVES OF national body which coordinates all matters relating MINISTRY OF AYUSH: to medicinal plants in the country. The Board was established in November 2000 and acts as The Mission, Vision and objectives of the Ministry advisory body to the concerned Ministries, of AYUSH are given below: Departments and Agencies in strategic planning for

(i) Mission and Vision: medicinal plants related initiatives and to take measures to provide financial support to The vision statement of Ministry of AYUSH is “to programmes relating to conservation, cultivation position AYUSH systems as the preferred systems and the all-round development of the medicinal of living and practice for attaining a healthy India.” plants sector. The Union Minister of Health &

Family Welfare is the Chairperson and the Union The mission statement of Ministry of AYUSH is as follows: Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare is the Vice-Chairperson of the Board. To mainstream AYUSH at all levels in the Health Care System. Functions of the NMPB

To improve access to and quality of Public Health I. Assessment of demand/supply of medicinal delivery through AYUSH System plants both within the country & abroad.

To focus on Promotion of health and prevention of II. Advise concerned Ministries/ Departments/ diseases by propagating AYUSH practices. Organisation / State/ UT Governments on policy matters relating to schemes and Proper enforcement of provisions of Drugs & programmes for development of medicinal Cosmetic Act 1940 and Rules framed thereunder plants. relating to the ASU drugs throughout the country. III. Provide guidance in the formulation of

proposals, schemes and programmes etc., to (ii) Objectives: The Ministry of AYUSH has the following be taken-up by agencies having access to land objectives:- for cultivation and infrastructure for collection, storage and transportation of medicinal plants. Delivery of AYUSH Services IV. Identification, inventory and quantification of Human Resource Development in AYUSH medicinal plants. Promotion and Propagation of AYUSH Systems

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V. Promotion of ex-situ/in-situ cultivation and of the AYUSH and Folk systems of medicine conservation of medicinal plants. by supporting such programmes in forest/ VI. Promotion of co-operative efforts among public/ non-public/ institutional lands. collectors and growers and assisting them to  To promote R&D for domestication of wild store, transport and market their produce medicinal plants, development of agro- effectively. techniques and post-harvest management VII. Setting up of data-base system for inventory, storage and processing. dissemination of information and facilitating  To promote quality assurance and prevention of patents on medicinal use of standardization through development of Good plants, information on which is already in the Agriculture Practices (GAP), Good Collection public domain. Practices (GCP), and Good Storage Practices VIII. Matters relating to import/export of raw (GSP) and through development of material, as well as value added products monographs on medicinal plants. either as medicine, food supplements or as  To develop, implement and support herbal cosmetics including adoption of better certification mechanism for quality standards, techniques for marketing of produce to Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), Good increase their reputation for quality and Collection Practices (GCP), and Good Storage reliability within the country and abroad. Practices (GSP). IX. Undertaking and awarding of studies leading to  To promote sustainable harvesting protocols of scientific, technological research and medicinal plants from forest areas and promoting cost-effective practices for the certification thereof. development of medicinal plants.  To support survey, inventory and X. Development of protocols for cultivation and documentation of endangered medicinal plants quality control. through periodic surveys and inventory. XI. Encouraging protection of Patent Rights and  Creating Gene banks/ Seed orchards to create IPR. an authentic source of seed and germ plasm for future. Schemes of NMPB  Promote capacity building and human resource development at all levels.  Currently, NMPB is implementing the  Adopt a coordinated approach and promotion Scheme viz., Central Sector Scheme for of partnership, convergence and synergy Conservation, Development and Sustainable among R&D; processing and marketing in Management of Medicinal Plants. public as well as private sector at national, (a) Central Sector Scheme for Conservation, regional, state and sub state levels. Development and Sustainable Management of  To provide information, Education and Medicinal Plants: Communication through organization of

seminars, trainings and exposure visits within This scheme was approved by the Cabinet the country and abroad. Committee on Economic Affairs in its meeting on  Function as clearinghouse of information on 26th June, 2008 with a total outlay of ₹321.30 medicinal plants including their occurrence, crores during the 11th Plan. The revised scheme usage, ethno-botanical uses, cultivation was approved by Expenditure Finance Committee practices and post-harvest practices, markets (EFC) for the 12th Plan with an outlay of ₹450.00 etc. and dissemination thereof though print and crores. electronic media, printing of brochures, posters

and other publicity material.

Objectives of the Scheme Important Achievements under the Central Sector

Scheme for Conservation, Development and  To promote in-situ / ex-situ conservation of medicinal plants which are critical components

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Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants Financial assistance is being provided to during 2015-16: State Medicinal Plants Boards for their day-to-day activities including the monitoring of sanctioned  Re-afforestation/Conservation of Medicinal projects. At present 36 State Medicinal Plants Plants in 7901.13 hectares in Forest Areas: Boards (Annexure – I) are working in different – 5901.13 hectares under Resource states to implement the schemes of NMPB. Augmentation – 2000 hectares under establishment of (ii) Involvement of third party Monitoring and 10 Medicinal Plants Conservation Evaluation of project sanctioned by NMPB: Areas (MPCAs) NMPB has initiated 100% monitoring of all  Set up a network of ex-situ conservation projects under the Central Sector Scheme for through establishing: Conservation, Development and Sustainable  No. JFMCs / BMC / VFMC / Van Management of Medicinal Plants (except Research Panchayats supported – 183 & Development (R&D)) through third party. M/s.  Supported projects for setting up of Herbal Agricultural Finance Corporation, New Delhi, M/s. Gardens, School Herbal Gardens and National Productivity Council, New Delhi and M/s. Home Herbal Gardens. Water and Power Consultancy Services (India)  Supported Research Studies on: Limited, New Delhi are the identified agencies for – Bioactivity guided fractionation studies of the three different groups of states and are in the bio-active molecules process of carrying out the Monitoring and – Sustainable harvesting and Inter-cropping Evaluation work. This will help to understand the – Chemical and Molecular Profiling utilization of fund for the purpose it was given to the grantee. – Production of Quality Planting Material, Germplasm and Genotype Identification and Conservation through Micro iii) Setting up Facilitation Centres (FCs) for propogation Extension and Support Services on medicinal plants: – Agronomics & Market dynamics Since SMPBs in states / UTs are not – Insect / pest management through bio- adequately equipped with staff and infrastructure control and Quality assessment and support, NMPB has set up Facilitation Centres evaluation of pesticides and heavy metals (FC) in State Agriculture Universities and R&D – Authentication, multiplication and Institutions. These centres act as one stop shops substitution of Rare, Endangered and for growers and other stake holders and would Threatened (RET) plants work in close coordination with SMPBs. Initially, 23 – Pharmacological investigation Facilitation Centres were sanctioned out of which – Value added products 16 remained functional, many of which has already – Animal Health been completed and closed. At present out of 9 – Geospatial approach and mapping FCs sanctioned earlier, only 5 FCs are active and – Validation of ayurvedic drug qualities continuing. through modern methods eg. E-tongue, E-

nose etc. (iv)Good Agriculture Practices and Good Field  Published Volume-III of Agro-Techniques Collection Practices and Certification for 22 selected medicinal plants.

 Published pamphlets of 32 species of The quality of AYUSH products is critically medicinal plants. dependent upon the quality of raw material used

for their manufacture. The quality of raw material OTHER IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES used, is generally assessed with reference to the (i) Strengthening of State Medicinal Plants adoption of Good Agricultural & Collection Boards (SMPBs): Practices. The NMPB has already evolved

12 guidelines on Good Agricultural and Collection For assessment of Demand and Supply Practices (GACPs) based on WHO guidelines. position of medicinal plants in India as well as The National Medicinal Plants Board has international market, NMPB had commissioned a study to Indian Council of Forestry Research and developed the Certification Standards and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun. Major findings of Procedures and Scheme of Certification through the study (alongwith graphic representations) are: Quality Council of India (QCI). Under the Scheme,  Total Commercial Demand of Herbal Raw any producer / collector / group of producers or Drugs in the country for the year 2014-15 has collectors can obtain a certification from a been estimated at 5,12,000 MT. designated Certification Body (CB) and will be  Estimated Exports of Herbal Raw Drugs, under regular surveillance of the certification body. including Extracts has been estimated The certification process in general would cover 1,34,500 MT in 2014-15 (Value - Rs. 3211 following steps viz. Registration of Application, crore). Evaluation(s) at the site, Testing of sample(s),  Estimated Consumption by Domestic Herbal Grant of Certificate, Periodic Surveillance Industry has been estimated 1,95,000 MT Evaluation, Market sampling and Renewal of 2014-15 (Value - Rs. 1950 crore). certificate.  An Estimated 1,67,500 MT of Herbal Raw The Voluntary Certification in the field of Drugs are also Used by Rural Households Medicinal Plants Sector would go a long way in every year (Value - Rs. 418.75 crore). improving the quality of raw material to Ayurveda,  Trade Value of Herbal Raw Drugs in Siddha and Unani (ASU) industry and other sister Commercial Demand for the year 2014-15 has been estimated at Rs. 5,500 crore which industries. is 5-times increase over the total Trade Value

of Rs. 1069 crore estimated for the year 2005- (v) Research & Publications: 06. Work on publication of books on Agro-  About 1178 medicinal plant species recorded Technology was carried out by NMPB and around in the practices of trade. 104 species of important medicinal plants was  242 plant species recorded in high annual published in three volumes. Also, five research trade. papers were published.

(vi) Fund Release: 2. VIRTUAL MARKET PLACE FOR MEDICINAL PLANTS The special campaign for U. C. liquidation In the collaboration with CDAC- has enabled to release of an amount of Rs.57.24 Hyderabad, NMPB has launched an online virtual crore during 2015-16 under the Central Sector platform ‘www.e-charak.in’ and a mobile Scheme for Conservation, Development and application ‘e-charak’ which could be downloaded Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants of through google play store in any android mobile NMPB. phone. In this application and online platform, sellers like farmers and collectors could submit the (vii) Livelihood Support initiatives: produce or planning material cultivated or collected by them and buyers like traders, manufactures, As an important strategic livelihood exporters could submit their requirements. This initiative during the year 2015-16, NMPB has been application and online platform would work to able to bring greater focus on income create a trade linkages between buyers and augmentation of grass-root communities through sellers. value addition / marketing of Medicinal Plants. 183 JFMCs / VFMCs / BMCs / EDCs were supported. 3. COLLECTION OF MANDI PRICE OF HIGH DEMANDED MEDICINAL PLANTS viii) Marketing Initiatives: In collaboration with Federation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Stakeholders 1. DEMAND AND SUPPLY POSITION OF (EFDMAPS), New Delhi, NMPB is sourcing the MEDICINAL PLANTS monthly Mandi price of high demanded medicinal plants from 10 major herbal mandies of India viz.

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Amritsar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, NMPB has supported three national level Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Neemuch- Seminar/ Workshop/ Conference for a total Madhya Pradesh. These monthly prices are sanctioned amount of Rs. 15.00 lacs during the published in website of NMPB for all the financial year 2015-16. stakeholders. 1. A national level seminar namely “National Seminar on “Dissemination of Agrotechnology 4. ONLINE SUBMISSION OF SCHEDULE TA of important Medicinal Plants Developed FORM through NMPB Issues and Challenges”” was NMPB is launching an online platform for organized at Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurved submission of schedule TA form for all the Charak Sansthan, Najafgarh, Delhi on 28-29th Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (ASU) manufactures. February, 2016 including a Buyer-Seller Meet. This initiative shall be facilitated the hassle free About 150 farmers from different states of the submission of the information regarding the raw material consumed by all the ASU manufactures in Country (Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, the form of Schedule TA. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi etc.) participated in the seminar as delegates. 5. PROMOTION OF FARMER PRODUCER About 25 Scientists from various renowned COMPANY / ORGANIZATION organizations delivered their speech and With the help of Synergy Technofin Pvt. shared their experiences during the Seminar. Ltd., New Delhi, NMPB is in the process of About 30 stake holders and pharma industries formation and promotion of Farmer Producer also participated in the Seminar to have face- Company (FPC) for six medicinal plant crops in two to-face interaction on the existing problems district of Madhya Pradesh. This FPC shall be and prospects concerning for the development consolidated the fragmented farmers in one of Medicinal Plants cultivation. platform. It shall also enhance the bargaining power of farmers and also industry shall be benefited to procure quality raw material from one 2. A National level Conference namely “National source. Conference on Agrotechnology, Commerce 6. SELLING OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN and Sustainable use of Medicinal Plants” was AGRICULTURE PRODUCE MARKETING organized at NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi COMMITTEES (APMCS) MARKETS on February 6-7, 2016. Five lead papers of 20 To channelize the unorganised market of minutes each and 2-4 oral presentations of 10 medicinal plants, NMPB has organised a minutes each. There were two Poster brainstorming session with state agriculture Sessions, one in each day. In all 23 lead marketing boards to initiate the selling of medicinal papers and 22 oral presentations were plant produce of farmers through selected APMCs. delivered to disseminate the techniques involved in growing specific plant species. ix) Regional Centres: NMPB intends to set-up six regional centres in different regions of the country viz. East, 3. A National level Workshop namely “National West, North, South, Central and North-east Workshop on Agrotechnology and profit- covering all respective states and UTs of India. The Expression of Interest (EOI) for the same has been enhancing marketing strategy for Medicinal already notified and the process for identifying the Plants” was organized at Doon University, institutions is underway. Dehradun on 2-3rd June, 2016. The Workshop focussed on 15 medicinal plants which are x) Raw Drug Repositories: more commonly grown in the Himalayan region Workshop-cum-meeting on Raw Drug and are of commercial importance. A two-day Repositories (RDR) was held on 24th February National Workshop on agrotechnology, trade 2016 at AYUSH Bhawan, New Delhi and the and industry dealing with medicinal plants of Guidelines for establishment of National and the Himalayan region. The farmers from Regional Level Raw Drug Repositories has been Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, drafted. Uttarakhand and Sikkim were actively

participated in the Workshop. The scientists’ xi) Conference on Agrotechnology: alongwith various stakeholders were present in the Workshop to share their experiences. It

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was very informative, exciting and leaving Estimated consumption by Domestic Herbal Industry has experience of the farmers and a great deal of grown from 1,77,000 MT in 2004-05 to 1,95,000 MT in problems faced by farmers were brought to the 2014-15.

fore to have expert advice for required solution. Export volumes has grown by 11% per annum from 56,015 MT to 1,34,437 MT over the same period xii) 365 days campaign on Medicinal Plants: As desired by PM Office, a 365 days campaign on Medicinal Plants “to spread Growth Trends in Value awareness” has been launched by NMPB at Jaipur on 20th and 21st August 2016. CEOs and representatives of 21 State Medicinal Plants Board (SMPB) and 450 farmers from all over India participated in the launch of 365 days campaign. During the event, e-charak website was also launched besides logo of 365 days campaign on medicinal plants, brochures of prioritized medicinal plants, booklets of NMPB etc. Two farmers from each participating states were also honoured based on their contribution in the field of medicinal plants. The objectives of 365 days Campaign are indicated below:  To generate awareness about the importance of medicinal plants in masses.  Plantation of medicinal plants in community, government and private land and

 Involvement of State Government, local people, NGO, Students, Civil Society, other stakeholders of medicinal plants and

people’s representatives in the activities Estimated trade value by Domestic Herbal Industry has relating to medicinal plants. grown from Rs. 627.9 crore in 2004-05 to Rs. 1950 crore

in 2014-15 Growth Trends of Herbal Raw Drugs from 2005-06 to 2014-15 Export value has increased by 22% per annum from Rs.

Growth Trends in Demand 579 crore to Rs. 3211 crore over the same period

Figures in crore

Gross Volume of Foreign Trade of Botanical Raw Drugs

EXPORT The trade volum e of EXPORT of Botanical Raw Drugs has increased from about 56,015 MT in 2005-06 to 134,437 MT

in 2014-15 registering an average annual increase of about 11 %. IMPORT

The trade volume of IMPORT of Botanical Raw Drugs has increased from about 36,143 MT in 2005-06 to 64,545 MT in 2014-15 registering an average annual increase of about 7

%. Gross Volume of Foreign Trade of

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flagship programme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) launched by Ministry of AYUSH,

Government of India during 2014-15. NMPB is implementing the Medicinal Plants Component under NAM from 2015-16 to promote cultivation of

medicinal plants through farmers / cultivators along with backward linkage of establishment of nursery and forward linkages of Post-Harvest Management

like establishment of collection centre, drying Quantity (MT) sheds, storage godown, primary processing and marketing etc. The Central Government

contribution in the scheme is 90:10 between Centre and State for North East and hill states and 60:40 for remaining. NMPB is providing financial

assistance for establishment of all those

Year components for 140 prioritised species of Medicinal Plants. The assistance for cultivation of

medicinal plants are given @30%, 50% and 75% The Demand of Herbal Raw Drugs has as per their demand and conservation status.

grown by about 5% per year over the Last Decade D. RESEARCH COUNCILS: The Central Council for Research in Indian Figures in metric tons Medicine and Homoeopathy (CCRIMH) was established in 1969 to carry out research in

Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Yoga and Homoeopathy under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Later, in 1978, this composite Council was

dissolved to pave the way for the formation of four independent Research Councils, one each for Ayurveda and Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy and

Yoga and Naturopathy. The four successor Research Councils were established as autonomous organizations registered under

Societies Act, to initiate, guide, develop and coordinate scientific research, both fundamental and applied, in different aspects of their respective

systems. The Research Councils, which are fully financed by the Government of India, are the apex bodies for scientific research in the concerned

systems of medicine. The research activities of the Research Councils are monitored and reviewed periodically in order to ensure that the research is

focused and that it is undertaken in a time bound Estimated Demand has grown from 3,19,500 MT manner. The outputs of the research studies are in 2004-05 to 5,11,910 MT in 2014-15. disseminated among educationists, researchers,

physicians, manufacturers and the common man. The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH has been set up vide (ii) Central Council for Research in Ayurveda resolution dated 24th November 2000 for Sciences (CCRAS): coordination of all matters relating to all matters of The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic medicinal plants and its implementation. The sciences (CCRAS), an autonomous body under programmes of cultivation and development of Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India is apex body in Medicinal plants are being implemented in India for undertaking, coordinating, formulating, States/UTs since 2008-09 under the Centrally developing and promoting research on scientific Sponsored Scheme of “National Mission on lines in Ayurvedic sciences. The activities are Medicinal Plants”. The same programme has been carried out through its 30 Institutes/Centres/Units merged as Medicinal Plants Component with the located all over India and also through

16 collaborative studies with various Universities, Hospitals and Institutes. The research activities of For Further details, visit CCRAS Website: the Council include Medicinal Plant Research www.ccras.nic.in (Medico-ethno Botanical Survey, Pharmacognosy and Tissue Culture), Drug Standardization, (ii) Central Council for Research in Siddha Pharmacological Research, Clinical Research, and (CCRS): Literary Research & Documentation. The extension activities include Tribal Health Care Research Siddha System of Medicine is an ancient Programme (THCRP); National Programme for system of Medicine for prevention and cure of Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, diseases and healthy living of human beings. Cardiovascular Diseases & Stroke (NPCDCS); Siddha system of Medicine is based on mukkutram Health Care Services extended through Swasthya namely Vali (Vatham), Azhal (Pitham) and Iyam Rakshan Programme linked with Swachha Bharat (Kabam). and Ayurveda Mobile Health Care Programme under Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCSP). The The Siddha system of Medicine emphasizes on the Council is also engaged in Information, Education patient, environment, age, sex, race, habits, mental and communication (IEC) activities through frame work, habitat, diet, appetite, physical publication and distribution of Literatures & condition, physiological constitution of the diseases participation in Health Mela/Exhibitions in India and for its treatment which is individualistic in nature. abroad. Diagnosis of diseases are done through examination of tongue, colour, study of voice, eyes, The main objectives comprise: touch, motion, urine, pulse of body and status of 1. The formulation of aims and patterns of the digestion of individual patients. The strength of research on scientific lines in Ayurvedic the Siddha system lies in providing very effective sciences. therapy in the case of Psoriasis, Neuromuscular 2. To undertake any research or other and Neuro skeletal disorders, Joint disorders, programmes in Ayurvedic sciences. Chronic liver disorders , Benign prostate 3. The prosecution of and assistance in research, hypertrophy, bleeding piles, peptic ulcer and the propagation of knowledge and experimental various kinds of Dermatological disorders. measures generally in connection with the causation, mode of spread and prevention of Other areas of strength are Varmam, diseases. Thokkanam and Kayakalpam procedures. Varmam 4. To initiate, aid, develop and co-ordinate (Pressure manipulation therapy) is special kind of scientific research in different aspects, treatment in Siddha System and specific points fundamental and applied of Ayurvedic sciences being manipulated by pressure with the figure and and to promote and assist institutions of the pain is relieved and the restricted movement research for the study of diseases, their becomes free and active. Thokkanam is another prevention, causation and remedy. type of treatment which includes applying Oil on 5. To finance enquiries and researches for the the area of swelling and pain and doing massage furtherance of objects of the Central Council. so that the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal 6. To exchange information with other institutions, pain and swelling is relieved. Kayakalpam is a associations and societies interested in the special medicine for longevity to keep one always objects similar to those of the Central Council young and energetic by taking simple Herbs like and specially in observation and study of Ginger with honey. diseases in East and in India in particular. Website:is an apex body for the 7. To prepare, print, publish and exhibit any formulation, Co-ordination and scientific validation papers, posters, pamphlets, periodicals and of Siddha System of Medicine and was established books for furtherance of the objects of the as a separate Research Council w.e.f. September Central Council and contribute to such 2010. The research activities of CCRS are carried literature. out through 6 peripheral Institutes / Units in the 8. To undertake R & D Consultancy projects and State of Tamilnadu, Kerala, New Delhi and the U.T. transfer of patents on drugs and process to of Puducherry. These units include 1 Central industry. Research Institute at Chennai, 2 Regional 9. To undertake R & D projects sponsored by Research Institutes at Puducherry and industries in public/private sector. Thiruvananthapuram, 2 Clinical Research Unit at 10. To undertake international and interagency Palayamkottai and Karolbagh, 1 Medicinal Plants collaboration. Garden at Mettur. This is inclusive of 2 attached

17 hospitals at Chennai and Puducherry; 2 attached it started functioning independently from 10 dispensaries at Palayamkottai, January 1979. The main objectives of the Council Thiruvananthapuram and Karolbagh. The council are as follows; concentrates on finding effective and low cost remedies for various disease conditions through Formulation of aims and patterns of systematic research. The research activities of the research on scientific lines in Unani medicine council include clinical research, fundamental To undertake research or any other programmes in research, drug research and literary research. Unani Medicine. For the year 2015-16, In Clinical research, 3 projects under IMR were approved and the fund Prosecution of and assistance in research was sanctioned to respective institutes. Out of 3, 2 and propagation of knowledge and experimental projects are multicentric. IEC approval was measures generally in connection with the obtained from 3 institutes and from 1 institute it is causation, mode of spread and prevention of yet to be obtained. The recruitment of project staff diseases. and purchase of equipments are in progress. In drug standardization, Pharmacognostical studies To initiate, aid, develop and coordinate on 20 single drugs and 2 compound formulations scientific research on different aspects, have been completed. Standardization of 20 single fundamental and applied, of Unani Medicine, and drugs and 10 compound formulations has been to promote and assist institutions of research for completed. In Medicinal Plants cultivation, 4 the study of diseases, their prevention, causation Survey tours have been completed. 3 folklore and remedy. claims have been documented. A project under IMR scheme “Digitization and compilation of To finance enquiries and researches for the herbarium and folklore claims of survey of furtherance of objectives of the Council. medicinal plants unit-Siddha at Palayamkottai” has been approved and fund was sanctioned. To exchange information with other Recruitment of project staff is under progress. institutions, associations and societies interested in Execution of NMPB project is in progress. In the objectives similar to those of the Council Literary Research and Documentation, 1 Project especially in the observation and study of diseases under IMR has been approved and fund was in the East in general, and in India in particular. sanctioned. Recruitment of project staff is under To prepare, print, publish and exhibit any articles, progress. Theraiyar karisal 300 and Agathiyar posters, pamphlets, periodicals and books for vaidya Vallathi 600 have been digitized. 10 Articles furtherance of the objectives of the Council and to have been uploaded in AYUSH research portal. In contribute to such literature. Siddha Pharmacopoeia Committee, The Siddha Pharmacopoeia Committee with the mandate of The Council’s research programmes establishing quality parameters for Siddha drugs comprise of clinical research, drug standardization and formulations is working under the auspices of research, literary research and survey and Ministry of AYUSH. It is currently functioning at cultivation of medicinal plants. Besides, research CCRS, Chennai. “The Siddha Pharmacopoeia of oriented extension health services and Information, India, Part I, Vol. III” has been modified as per the Education & Communication (IEC) activities are new format and it has to be sent to PCIM for also part of the Council’s programme. Research printing. Preparation of the Siddha Pharmacopoeia activities are being carried out through a network of of India, Part I, Vol. IV has also been initiated 23 Institutes / Units functioning in different parts of during the reporting period. The Siddha Formulary the country. These include the following: of India, Part I, 1st revised Edition (Tamil) has been approved by the SPC and has to be sent to PCIM Central Research 02 Hyderabad and for printing. Institutes of Unani Lucknow Medicine (CRIUM) (iii) Central Council for Research in Unani Regional Research 08 Chennai, Bhadrak, Medicine (CCRUM): Institutes of Unani Patna, Aligarh, Medicine (RRIUM) Mumbai, Srinagar, The Central Council for Research in Unani Kolkata and New Medicine (CCRUM) is an autonomous organization Delhi under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Regional Research 02 Allahabad and The Council was established on 30 March 1978 Centres of Unani Silchar (Assam) under Societies Registration Act, 1860. However, Medicine (RRCUM)

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Clinical Research 06 Bangalore, Meerut, subjects and diseased person in the causation of Units (CRUs) Bhopal, Burhanpur, the disease are also continued. Validation of Kurnool and various Unani regimenal therapies including; Edathala Hijama (Cupping), Irsal-i-Alaq (Leeching) and Dalk Clinical Research 01 Imphal (Manipur) (Message) are also being conducted in different Pilot Project diseases conditions. Drug 01 Ghaziabad Standardisation In the area of drug standardization Research Institute research, work on development of Standard (DSRI) Operating Procedures (SOPs) for method of Drug 01 New Delhi manufacture of compound formulations followed by Standardisation developing their Pharmacopoeial standard is Research Unit continued. Besides standardization of single drugs (DSRU) is also being done. The monographs of the drugs Chemical Research 01 Aligarh finalized for SOPs are being incorporated in the Unit (Chem. RU) Unani Pharmacopoeia of India for single drugs as Hakim Ajmal Khan 01 New Delhi well as compound formulations in the respective Institute of Literary & UPI part – I and UPI part – II respectively after the Historical Research approval of UPC/PCIM. Shelf life studies on Unani in Unani Medicine drugs are also continued with a view to establish (HAKILHRUM) the expiry of the drugs. Work on redesigning of Total 23 dosage form of Unani drugs is also continued to Apart from the above centres, two make it more palatable and acceptable. extension centres of Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine are also functioning one each at In the literary research programme, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML), Hospital and Deen collation, editing and translation of classical Unani Dayal Upadhyay (DDU), Hospital in New Delhi. An books are continued. Besides, reprinting of out of extension centre of Regional Research Centre, print classical books is also being undertaken. Silchar is functioning at Karimganj (Assam). Disease-wise database of information available in Besides, four Unani OPDs are also functioning one the Unani classics is being compiled and each at All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIA), New published. Work on compilation of standard Delhi, a Unani OPD at Bhomiya ka Pull, Meerut, a treatment guidelines of Unani medicine and Unani Speciality & Regimenal Therapy Centre at diseases based literature on preventive and Hakim Ajmal Khan Institute of Literary & Historical promotive aspects of the diseases are also being Research in Unani Medicine at Jamia Millia published. University, New Delhi and an AYUSH Wellness Centre (Unani Wing) at the President Estate, In the area of survey & cultivation of Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. medicinal plants, the Council is busy undertaking ethnobotanical explorations of different forest Under the clinical research programme areas, collecting information on available medicinal pre-clinical safety evaluation studies, open label flora besides collecting information on medicinal trials, multi-centric randomised controlled trials folk claims from different tribes in the region so as (RCTs) and comparative controlled trials are to develop a database of information for further continued with a view to developed safe and studies. Experimental and field scale cultivation of effective Unani treatments in different disease some important medicinal plants is also being conditions. Besides, clinical validation studies on undertaken at the Council’s herb gardens. Work on Unani Pharmacopoeial formulations are also digitization of herbarium sheets is continued with a continued to validate the safety and efficacy of view to maintain the herbarium sheets in e-form. these formulations in different diseases conditions. Collaborative studies are also continued with other With a view to provide Unani treatments to scientific organizations / institutions in different the patients the Council clinical centres conduct areas. General OPD and also specific geriatric and MCH / RCH OPDs at its clinical centres. This also helps in Projects on basic / fundamental research getting the research feedbacks. These facilities are correlating the concept of humours and available at all the clinical centres of the Council. temperaments with physiological, bio-chemical, Besides 10 mobile units attached to different molecular and genetical aspect in the healthy adopted pockets in rural areas urban slums and

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SC/ST pockets. Health awareness is also created the Central Council and specially in among the masses through health lectures, group observation and study of diseases in East meeting school health programme and distribution and in India in particular. of published literature. VII. To prepare, print, publish and exhibit any papers, posters, pamphlets, periodicals Under information, Education and and books for furtherance of the objects of Communication (IEC) activities, the Council the Council and to contribute to such organizes conferences, seminars, workshops with literature. a view to disseminate the research outcomes to VIII. To offer prizes and grant of scholarships, the practitioners, scholars, students and faculty including travelling scholarships in members of Unani colleges. Besides, the Council furtherance of the objects of the Central also participate in health exhibitions, health camps Council and AROGYAs with a view to propagate the system among the masses in the country and Research Activities: abroad. The Council is involved in carrying out research studies on various aspects of Yoga and The Council is actively engaged in Swachh Naturopathy with the help of various leading Bharat Abhiyan, Swasthya Rakshan programme Medical as well as Yoga and Naturopathy and National Programme for Prevention and institutions. Council has completed 41 research Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular studies, published 13 research monographs and so diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) through the far 51 research papers have been published by the institutes functioning under the Council in different Council and Principal Investigators. parts of the country. The Council is now initiating for Intra Mural Research projects to establish efficacy of Yoga and (iv) Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy treatment modalities in prevention and Naturopathy (CCRYN): management of various lifestyle related disorders/ diseases conditions. Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN) was established in 1978 Research publication: under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. As per the Memorandum of Association of the Council, the S. No. Title of Monograph objectives of the Council are as under: 1. Coronary Atherosclerosis Reversal Potential of Yoga Life Style Intervention I. Formulation of aims and patterns of 2. Clinical Research Profile research on scientific lines in Yoga & 3. Yoga and Biofeedback for the treatment of Naturopathy. Irritable Bowel Syndrome II. “To undertake any education, training 4. Research Methodology in Naturopathy & research and other programmes in Yoga & Yoga Naturopathy. 5. Yoga for Computer Related Health III. The prosecution of and assistance in Problems research, the propagation of knowledge and experimental measures generally in connection with the causation, mode of 6. Yogic Relaxation in the management of spread and prevention of diseases. Ulcerative Colitis IV. To initiate aid, develop and coordinate 7. Uni-Nostril Yoga Breathing and Obesity-A scientific research in different aspects, study of Efficacy and Mechanisms fundamental and applied of Yoga and 8. Effects of Asans and Pranayams on Naturopathy and to promote and assist Neurological, Neuromuscular & Cardio- institutions of research for the study of Respiratory Functions in Health Human diseases, their prevention, causation and Volunteers remedy. 9. Autonomic Function Tests in Epilepsy- V. To finance enquiries and researches for Effect of Hatha Yoga. the furtherance of objects of the Central 10. Assessment of the efficacy of Vipassana Council. Meditation on different age groups: A VI. To exchange information with other Polysomnographic & Endocrine Function institutions, associations and societies Evaluation interested in the objects similar to those of 11. A Randomized Controlled Trail on the

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efficacy of Yoga in the Management of 8) Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Bronchial Asthma Sansthan, Khera Dabar, Delhi 12. Research Methodology in Yoga & Naturopathy-II iv. Publications of the Council: 13. Training Workshop on Research The Council has brought out number of IEC Methodology material for benefit of the common man which is very popular among public. The disease specific FELLOWSHIP FOR Ph.D. SCHOLARS booklets of the Council viz, Motapa, Uchcha Raktachap, Obesity, Sprouts, High Blood Fellowship @ Rs.6,000/- p.m. to the Pressure, Anmol Bol etc. both in Hindi and English scholars pursuing Ph.D. in Yoga and Naturopathy are in great demand during Arogya and other for 3 years under the Scheme of ‘Fellowship for Health Melas. Ph.D. Scholars’ is provided. The scheme is being revised. CENTRAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CRI): The Council is in the process of PROPAGATIONAL ACTIVITIES establishing following Central Research Institutes of Yoga and Naturopathy with 100 bedded Hospital i. Participation in AROGYA/Exhibition/ Health facilities to generate sufficient data in support of Mela the potential of Yoga & Naturopathy treatment modalities in the management of various lifestyle The Council actively participates in the Arogya related disease conditions. Various stages of exhibitions organized by the Ministry of AYUSH construction of these CRIs are as under: with following activities:- 1. Live Yoga Demonstration. 1. Central Research Institute (CRI), 2. Exhibition of Yoga & Naturopathy modalities Nagmangala, Karnataka – 1st Phase through posters and trans-slides. Completed. 3. Free distribution of IEC material. 2. Central Research Institute (CRI), Jhajjar, 4. Sale of publication and CDs of the Council. Bahadurgarh, Haryana – 1st Phase 5. Free Consultation. Completed. 6. T.V. shows of Yoga & Naturopathy modalities 3. Central Research Institute (CRI,) and treatment. Bhubaneswar, Odisha – Possession of land has been taken. ii. Yoga Fitness Classes: The Council has 4. Central Research Institute of Yoga & extended its Health promotional activities by Naturopathy (CRIYN), Delhi – OPD facilities providing free Yoga Fitness Classes at are functional. Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi and at Integral Health Clinic, D/o Physiology, AIIMS, New Celebration of International Day of Yoga Delhi. One month free Yoga camps were iii. Yoga and Naturopathy OPDs: The Council is organized from 21.05.2015 to 21.06.2016 in all the providing health care services through Yoga districts of the Country through NGOs/ Govt. & Naturopathy OPDs in the premises of Institutions with the financial assistance of the various Medical Colleges & Hospitals. Council to celebrate International Day of Yoga. Council Head quarters, and CRI Rohini, Moreover, one month free Yoga Classes were also Delhi. conducted in Delhi & NCR at 100 places to celebrate International Day of Yoga. Yoga & Naturopathy OPDs run by the Council: (V) Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy 1) CCRYN, Headquarters, New Delhi (CCRH): 2) CRIYN, Rohini, Delhi 3) Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi The Central Council for Research in 4) Dr. R.M.L. Hospital, New Delhi Homoeopathy established on 30th March 1978 is 5) Lady Harding Medical College & an apex organization under the Ministry of AYUSH, Associated Hospitals, New Delhi Government of India, for undertaking co- 6) University College of Medical Sciences, coordinating, developing, disseminating and Dilshad Garden, Delhi promoting research in homoeopathy on scientific 7) Pt. B. D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of lines. Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana

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INFRASTRUCTURE An onsite review of Drug Proving Research The council with its Headquarters at New Programme being carried out at Dr. Anjali Delhi has a network of 22 Institutes/Units, all over Chatterjee Regional Research Institute (H), India. These include 02 Central research Institutes, Kolkata was conducted on 23rd-24th September 08 regional research Institutes, 01 Homoeopathic 2016 and at Homoeopathic Drug Research Drug research Institutes, 08 Clinical Research Institute, Lucknow was conducted on 21st-22nd Units, 01 Drug Standardization Unit, 01 Clinical November 2016. Verification Unit and 01 Survey of Medicinal Plants As per the mandate of the Council the proving and Collection Units. There are 04 functional OPDs studies of indigenous drugs and fragmentarily for providing homoeopathic treatment in allopathic proved drugs whose Drug Standardisation studies hospitals. Council has upgraded CRU, Agartala to have been done under the Council are being taken Regional Research Institute to gear up the up. It has been recommended to take up proving research work in North-East region. Apart from studies on commonly prescribed allopathic drugs these, the Council has developed highly advanced whose toxicity and side effects are well known. The & technically equipped infrastructure of virology Homoeopathic dilutions of these drugs will be laboratory at Dr. Anjali Chatterjee Regional prepared at DDPR CRI (H), Noida. Research Institute, Kolkata to carry out molecular The protocol for carrying out Meta-analysis of Drug biological work. Proving Research publication from 1996 till 2015 in collaboration with Royal London Hospital for ACHIEVEMENTS Integrated Medicine, London as per the MoU Drug Standardization: signed between CCRH and RLHIM has been The Council has assigned 98 drugs to drafted. The process for development of software both Standardization centres under drug for recording Drug Proving data is under progress. standardization program for the year 2015-16. Out of 98 assigned drug, Pharmacognostic & Physico- Clinical Verification: Chemical studies have been completed for 18 drug Homoeopathic Materia Medica contains of plant origin whereas Physico-Chemical studies signs and symptoms produced during proving of have been completed for 17 drug of chemical the drugs on healthy human volunteers, toxic origin. Beside, an annual assignment, 13-drug and effects as observed during accidental poisoning or (Pharmacognostic & Physico-chemical studies), 4- prolonged use of the drug, and clinical symptoms drug (Pharmacognostic studies) and 4-drug observed when used therapeutically. Thus, the (Physico-chemical studies) have also been symptomatic data need to be clinically verified completed during the period under report. when prescribed in the clinical settings. The Finalization of monograph and vetting of technical Council had undertaken the clinical verification inputs by the expert and Publication of programme to clinically verify pathogenetic effects Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of India Volume -XI (symptoms) of 85 drugs, including those proved by are in progress. the Council. Studies on these drugs have already been concluded and out of these, 72 drugs have Drug Proving: been published in the form of a Materia Medica in During the reporting period, six coded the name of “Study of Homoeopathic Medicines drugs have been assigned to different drug proving through Clinical Verification – A new perspective” in centres. Apart from these six drugs, proving on three volumes. The preparation of a Materia three out of six coded drugs assigned in 2015-16 is Medica on remaining drugs is under progress. Now ongoing. The drug proving trial on eight coded study of new 16 drugs, proved by the Council, are drugs assigned in previous two years has been under study in 13 centres. completed during this period and the compiled proving data of six coded drugs has been approved Clinical Research: by the Special Committee on Drug Proving in the Clinical Research is one of the priority 6th meeting held on 22nd July 2016. Proving data areas of research of the Council. The protocol of of drug code 110 has been compiled and studies are prepared involving the experts from All compilation of proving for drug code 124 is in India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indian progress. The minutes of the 6th meeting of the Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Special Committee and the follow up action of the Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), 58th meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), (SAC) has been submitted for approval of SAC in eminent homeopathic educators, researchers and the forth coming 59th meeting. practitioners and other experts from modern medicine as and when required depending on the

22 subject. The protocol follows Good clinical • Validation of commonly used homoeopathic practices of India, ethical guidelines of ICMR. medicines for hemorrhoids: A prospective Nineteen studies are ongoing during the reporting observational study -Pretrial period on the following clinical conditions: • Validation of commonly used homoeopathic • Homoeopathy as adjunctive treatment to drugs for acne: A prospective observational study- resperidone/ olanzipine in treatment resistant Pretrial. patients of schizophrenia: an open label Following new study initiated: randomized placebo controlled trial. • Acute Encephalitis Syndrome- Treatment Study. • A randomized, placebo controlled, cross-over, Following study is concluded: clinical trial of homoeopathic medicines in Autism. • Adjuvant homoeopathic management for cancer • Effects of Homoeopathic intervention in Stage I patients experiencing side effects from essential hypertensive patients: A randomized chemotherapy-a pilot study. double blind, placebo controlled trial. The following are the salient outcomes from the • Effect of individualized homoeopathic intervention studies published during the reporting year: in dyslipidemia: An open label randomised • A randomized comparative trial in the controlled exploratory trial. management of Alcohol Dependence: • Effects of Homoeopathic intervention in pre- Individualized Homoeopathy versus standard diabetes (EHIP): An open label randomized Allopathic Treatment. Published in: Indian J Res controlled exploratory trial. Homoeopathy 2016; 10:172-81 • Comparing individualized homoeopathy with Outcome: This study was undertaken to compare placebo in managing pain of knee osteoarthritis: a the effects of IH with standard allopathic (SA) double-blind randomized controlled trial. treatment, in which alcohol dependents were • Observational study to evaluate response to screened verbally using the CAGE scale. The homoeopathic treatment in psoriasis. results concluded that IH is not inferior to SA in the • Observational study to evaluate response to management of AD patients. More rigorous studies homoeopathic treatment in Vitiligo. with large sample size are however desirable. • A comparative randomized controlled trial of homoeopathy & allopathy in acute otitis media & its • An open label pilot study to explore usefulness of recurrence in children. Homoeopathic treatment in Nonerosive • Individualized homoeopathic intervention in Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Published in: Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A randomised controlled pilot Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2016; 10:188-98. study using Calendula Q vs normal saline for ulcer Outcome: Nonerosive Gastroesophageal reflux dressing. disease or Nonerosive reflux disease (NERD) is • A multi –centre single blind randomized placebo characterized by troublesome reflux related controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of symptoms in the absence of esophageal individualized homoeopathic intervention in Breast erosions/breaks at conventional endoscopy. fibroadenoma. Present work reports Significant difference was • Efficacy of homoeopathic treatment in subclinical found in pre- and post-treatment GERD symptom hypothyroidism in school going children: a score and statistically significant improvement in randomized double blind placebo controlled three domains of WHO-QOL score, i.e. parallel arm trial. psychological health, social relationship, and • Follow up cross sectional study of Subclinical environmental domain. Hypothyroidism children post three years of treatment. • Homoeopathic management of Schizophrenia: A • Evaluation of Ferrum drugs in the treatment of prospective, non comparative, open label Iron deficiency Anaemia- An observational study. observational study. Published in: Indian J Res • Validation of commonly used homoeopathic Homoeopathy 2016; 10:108-18. drugs for migraine: A prospective observational Outcome: The study reflects the positive role of study-Pretrial homoeopathic medicines in the management of • Validation of commonly used homoeopathic patients suffering from schizophrenia as measured drugs for functional dyspepsia: A prospective by Brief Psychiatric Rating Scales (BPRS). observational study-Pretrial • Validation of commonly used homoeopathic Fundamental & Collaborative Research: drugs for bronchial asthma: A prospective The main objective of the collaborative studies observational study-Pretrial initiated by CCRH in 2005 is to conduct evidence- based, inter-disciplinary basic research studies and to validate the efficacy/concepts of Homoeopathy

23 on scientific parameters which require and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, infrastructure and /or expertise not available in the Odisha; Council. These studies aim to understand the  ‘To study the effect of homeopathic drugs biological effect of homeopathic medicines; to on ultra-structure of mid-gut cells derived conduct animal experimentation to assess anti-viral properties; to undertake physiochemical studies; from Aedes albopictus’ at Dr. Anjali and to know the presence of Nano-particles in Chatterjee Regional Research Institute for homoeopathic medicines. To achieve its aims in Homoeopathy, Kolkata, West Bengal; this field, Council collaborates with various reputed  ‘Prophylactic effect of Homeopathic anti- institutes and has had 30 National and 03 malaria drugs on malaria - A prevention International collaborations. A brief account of effectiveness study in Odisha’ at Indian activities during this period is given below: Ongoing Studies Institute for Public Health, Bhubaneswar,  ‘Effect of homoeopathic medicines on Odisha. dengue virus infection on mosquito cell line and in suckling mice’ at Dr. Anjali Extra-Mural Research: Chatterjee Regional Research Institute for The Ministry of AYUSH supports scientists in the Homoeopathy, Kolkata, West Bengal; country to conduct research in Homoeopathy. The  ‘Estimation of viral load and immune scheme encourages research in high priority areas response in JE virus infected adult and to ascertain efficacy of treatment, better suckling mice treated with Belladonna’ at understanding of homoeopathic principles and Dr. Anjali Chatterjee Regional Research respond to various public health concerns. CCRH Institute for Homoeopathy, Kolkata, West is providing technical expertise and scrutinizing new projects relating to Homoeopathy received for Bengal; grant-in-aid under this scheme of the Ministry of  ‘Understanding the mechanism of action of AYUSH. homoeopathic medicine at Molecular level During the period from 1st April 2016- 30th in Nano domains in vivo and in vitro November 2016 twenty seven new proposals were systems’ at Centre for Interdisciplinary received. Two Project Screening committees were Research and Education, Kolkata, West held on 10th August 2016 and 15th – 16th November 2016 under the chairmanship of Joint Bengal; Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH. One project  ‘Efficacy of the Homoeopathic preparation approval committee under the chairmanship of of Berberis vulgaris to alleviate acute Secretary AYUSH was held on 21st September oxalate toxicity: an insight into lithogenic 2016. events with special reference to One workshop on ‘Sensitization of Extra-Mural crystallization and inflammation’ at Dr. Research’ among AYUSH practitioners, academicians and researchers was organized by ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy Medical Science, Madras University, on 30th November 2016 at the Kerala University Chennai; Health Sciences, Thrissur. Thirty three participants  ‘Elucidation of Molecular Mechanism of from Homoeopathy, Ayurveda and Siddha colleges Action of Belladonna and Belladonna and health care organizations participated in the Calcarea carbonica – Tuberculinum workshop.

bovinum (BCT) during Japanese Homoeopathy for Healthy Child: Encephalitis Virus Infection’ at Centre for The Council is undertaking the program on Cellular and Molecular Biology, ‘Homoeopathy for Healthy Child’ aimed at Hyderabad; screening, early diagnosis and management of  ‘Effects of Potentised Homoeopathic common diseases of children & adolescents since medicines in Agriculture (Agro- February 2015. This program is being undertaken on pilot basis in 10 blocks of 05 states i.e. Assam, Homoeopathy): An eco-friendly alternative Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. solution for synthetic fertilizers and Also, the program was extended to 5 gram pesticides’ at CSIR- Institute of Minerals panchayats under Jadigenahalli PHC (Bangalore, Karnataka) since November 2015 in coordination

24 with Dr Mathai’s Rural Holistic Health Centre under Integration of AYUSH (Homeopathy along with public private partnership mode. The Health Yoga) in the National Programme for Prevention workers involved in the project are and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular ASHA/ANM/MPW and supporting staff. A total of Diseases & Stroke (NPCDCS) – A pilot project 52327 children in the age group of 6months to Keeping in view, the increasing burden of 3yrs. have been enrolled since inception of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India, programme. During the reporting period 10,694 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of children were enrolled, from 1824 children India launched National Programme for Prevention reporting with diarrhoea, 1686 responded to and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Homoeopathic treatment. From 2717 children Diseases & Stroke (NPCDCS) in July 2010 and by reporting with Fever/URTI, 2564 children 2012, 21 states across the country were covered responded to homoeopathic treatment. under the programme. Promotion of healthy life styles, early diagnosis and management of Swasthya Rakshan Program: diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases & Council has undertaken ‘Swasthya common cancers e.g. cervical cancer, breast Rakshan Program’ (SRP) through its 11 Research cancer & oral cancer are the aims of this Institutes by adopting five villages/urban cities near programme. to the Institutes. The objectives of SRP are to provide homoeopathic treatment to the people in It was decided to integrate Homoeopathy the identified villages through mobile OPDs; in NPCDCS program on pilot basis and utilize the organizing Parikshan camps for screening of services of the Homoeopathic doctors and yoga healthy population and early diagnosis of diseases experts in Krishna (Andhra Pradesh) and on weekly basis in the identified villages; collection Darjeeling (West Bengal) districts at first instance. of demographic details of the villages; promote The Objectives of Integration of hygiene and cleanliness through health education Homoeopathy/Yoga in NPCDCS Program are for enabling behavior change in people. SRP has Health promotion of masses through behavior two components namely Swasthya Rakshan OPDs change, Disease prevention through early and Swasthya Parikshan Camps. diagnosis of NCDs, Reduction in NCD burden and their risk factors, Early management of NCDs Activities Undertaken, includes development of IEC through homoeopathic treatment alone or as add material (Handouts, pamphlets, posters) which is on to standard care, and study feasibility of developed in Hindi, English and 07 regional integration of AYUSH (Homoeopathy &Yoga) in languages focusing on importance of hygiene in reduction of disease burden. The programme is daily practice, promoting healthy practices like implemented through 14 CHCs and 103 PHCs in hand washing, disposal of waste, for creating two districts. awareness about importance of hygiene, healthy habits and homoeopathy in daily life, in the During the reporting period, Training targeted villages during mobile OPDs and camps. manual for yoga instructors/volunteers and multi- A total of 79784 people are benefitted through task workers in English and Telugu, Screening 1227 camps/OPD. The programme also includes card, Lifestyle clinic questionnaire, Spreadsheet for family health surveys. data capturing of patients attending CHNCs/BPHCs were developed. Awareness Till date 13081 families have been covered rallies/activities and screening camps have been and health screening of 15719 persons have been organized on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, conducted under the survey. Mass campaigning World Heart Day, Breast Cancer Awareness Week through rallies/ Nukkad nataks focusing on and International yoga day. A total of 62,005 personal, environmental and social hygiene was patients attended the OPD, 13,335 patients were conducted in the target villages with the help of screened and 7,675 patients are being treated for local authorities and village Sarpanchs. Informative NCDs. So far, 3,123 Yoga sessions have been lectures on hygiene were conducted in schools of conducted with 98,820 participants. the targeted villages and IEC materials in regional languages were distributed. Short audio video clips AYUSH Epidemic Cell: of 2-3 minutes from the villagers, village Sarpanch or local authorities are recorded to assess positive The Council is conducting studies and impact of the program. medical relief camps in communicable diseases like conjunctivitis, dengue, Japanese encephalitis, bacillary dysentery, yellow fever, jaundice, typhoid,

25 measles, meningitis, cholera, viral fevers, kala  Clinical Verification Vol. III, azar, plague, malaria, chikungunya and swine flu.  Drug Proving-Training Module and Brief description of activities in reporting year is as Manual, below:  Homoeopathic Pharmacopeia of India Vol. A. Three studies were conducted on Dengue. 10, Firstly, a prospective, cluster randomized, double  Training manual for Homoeopathy blind, parallel arm, placebo controlled study was Physicians: Homoeopathy for Healthy undertaken from May 2016 to August 2016 at Child. Kerala. A total of 64,096 patients enrolled received

Eupatorium perfoliatum or placebo after randomization. Data compilation is under process. Other publications during reporting year: Secondly, a prospective observational, preventive  Dossier Homoeopathic Science of Gentle study in Delhi to access effectiveness of Healing in Japanese and Eupatorium perfoliatum on incidence of Dengue  Drug Monograph: Hydrocotyle asiatica. fevers during Dengue fever outbreak. Thirdly, a data collection study was done in the month of Activities & Achievement 2016 and revised September 2016 for Dengue cases in collaboration edition of the book Handbook of Medicinal Plants is with Govt. of NCT, Delhi. under print. IEC materials 05 handouts & 01 poster have also been published. Council’s publications B. A data collection study was done in the month of have been made available for sale online through. September 2016 for Chikungunya cases in The website for e-books www.ccrhpubonline.com collaboration with Govt. of NCT, Delhi. A total of has been developed and 28 publications have 174 Chikungunya cases are enrolled for study and been made online and 11 are under process. The followed up. Data is under compilation. For purchase of books of the Council publications has increasing awareness among the public and been made speedily available by integrating the homoeopathic practitioners about homoeopathic payment gateway with Council’s website. 08 prevention and treatment of chikungunya council publications of the Council have also been has developed “Homoeopathic Perspectives in included in Radar Opus version 1.43 and 02 Chikungunya” and the same being uploaded in the publications have been included in Zomeo, the Council’s website. software from Hompath. Documentary film, Drug Development in Homoeopathy is ready and C. Council has undertaken data collection for Research in Homoeopathy is in the final stage. AES/JE prevention in 05 adopted villages and forest camp in Imphal during recent outbreak in August 2016 through its Regional Research Short Term Studentship in Homoeopathy: Institute, Imphal. The Council had initiated the Short Term Documentation & Publications: Studentship in homoeopathy Program in year 2014 in order to promote interest and aptitude for The Council brings out quality publications research among homoeopathic undergraduates. in the form of books, monographs etc. In the STSH is a fully online Program reporting year, Council has published under (http://ccrhindia.org/stsh.asp). The students periodicals 03 issues of Indian Journal of Research register ONLINE every year and the received in Homoeopathy, two volumes of CCRH applications are evaluated. The selected Newsletter, and Annual Report 2015-16. candidates submit their projects which are evaluated by the reviewers and those who are Under books/monographs, 07 books were approved are awarded with a sum of Rs. 10,000/-. published and released on World Homoeopathy During the reporting year, studentship was Day 2016: awarded to 12 candidates from 2015 batch. For the  The Dossier Homeopathy Science of 2016 batch, 413 candidates registered online, Gentle Healing (English & Spanish), research proposals were submitted by 159 from  Homoeopathy for Common Diseases- which 48 were shortlisted. Before Consulting a Doctor (English),

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dated 10.8.1971. The Government of India vide issuing amendments in the said Gazette Notification has changed the members in 1984, BUDGET: 1995, 2006 and 2011. The main objects of the (Rs. In crore) Central Council are as under:-  To prescribe minimum standards of Budget Plan Total education in Indian Systems of Medicine Estimate Non- viz. Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Tib and Plan Amchi System of Medicine. 2016-17 65.00 26.00 91.00  To advise Central Government in matters Expenditure 33.61 19.32 52.93 relating to the recognition up to (inclusion/withdrawal) of medical November, qualifications in/from Second Schedule to 2016 Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.  To maintain a Central Register of Indian Medicine and revise the Register from time to time. E. STATUTORY REGULATORY BODIES:  To Prescribe Standards of Professional There is a need to initiate measures to Conduct, Etiquette and Code of Ethics to improve the standards of Medical Education by be observed by the practitioners. revising curricula to contemporary relevance by To consider and furnish the recommendations creating medical institutions and Centre of to Government of India on the proposal received Excellence and providing assistance for from various institutions through Government of infrastructural growth. The Department is India for establishment of new colleges of Indian committed for the development and propagation of Systems of Medicine, to increase intake capacity in Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Under-graduate course/Post-graduate course and Homoeopathy systems and strives to maintain to start new Post-graduate course or additional standards of education in the existing colleges. subjects. AYUSH teaching institutions are being provided Since its establishment in 1971, the financial assistance for creating infrastructural Central Council has been framing on and facilities as specified in the Minimum Standards implementing various regulation including the Regulations and the regulations of Under- Curricula and Syllabii in Indian Systems of graduate, Post-graduate education and Post- Medicine viz. Ayurved, Siddha and Unani Tib at graduate Diploma course issued by Central Under-graduate level and Post-graduate level. Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) and Central Now all the Colleges of Indian Systems of Council of Homoeopathy (CCH). So far, total (519) Medicine are affiliated to 46 Universities in the i.e. 331 and 188 colleges/institutions have been Country. These Colleges are following the permitted by CCIM and CCH respectively to minimum standards of education and Curricula and undertake UG /PG courses and these colleges are Syllabii, prescribed by Central Council. affiliated with 76 recognized universities throughout the country including three exclusive Ayurveda The Central Council of Indian Medicine universities and six Health Universities (Annexure - has prescribed Regulations for Under-graduate VI). and Post-graduate courses of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Tib considering that after completion of Regulation of Medical education and education, they would become profound scholars maintenance of Central Register of ISM &H are two having deep basis of Ayurved, Siddha and Unani main functions of these regulatory bodies. There with scientific knowledge in the fundamentals of are 48 State Boards of Indian System of Medicine respective systems. Through extensive practical and Homoeopathy (Annexure -VII) for registering training students become an efficient Teachers, AYUSH practitioners possessing recognized Research scholars, Kayachikitsak (Physicians) and medical qualifications. Shalya Chikitsak (Surgeons) who are fully competent to serve in the medical and health (i) Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM): services of the Country. The Central Council has The Central Council of Indian Medicine is a prescribed the following Regulations:- statutory body constituted under the Indian Regulations framed by CCIM with the Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 vide Gazette previous sanction of Government of India. Notification Extraordinary Part- II Section 3 (ii)

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1.) Central Council of Indian Medicine (Election of 16.) Indian Medicine Central Council (Minimum President and Vice-President) Regulations, Standard Requirements of Unani Colleges 1971. and attached Hospitals) Regulations, 2013. 2.) Central Council of Indian medicine (General) 17.) India Medicine Central Council (Minimum Regulations, 1976 amended in 2012. Standards Requirement of Siddha Colleges 3.) Central Council of Indian Medicine and attached Hospitals) Regulation 2013. (Inspectors and Visitors) Regulations, 1977. 4.) Central Council of Indian Medicine (Central Amendment in the Second Schedule Register of Indian Medicine) Regulations, Second Schedule to the Indian Medicine 1979. Central Council Act, 1970 (48 of 1970) vide 5.) Practitioners of Indian Medicine (Standards of Gazette Notification No. S.O. 2366 (E) dated Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Code of 06.08.2013 Ethics) Regulations, 1982. Second Schedule to the Indian Medicine 6.) Indian Medicine Central Council (Minimum Central Council Act, 1970 (48 of 1970) vide Standards Requirements of Ayurveda Gazette Notification No. S.O. 2811 (E) dated Colleges and attached Hospitals) Regulations, 26.11.2012 2012 thereafter Amendment in 2013. Second Schedule to the Indian Medicine 7.) Indian Medicine Central Council (Minimum Central Council Act, 1970 (48 of 1970) vide Standards of Education in Indian Medicine) Gazette Notification No. S.O. 83 (E) dated (Amendment) Regulations, 1986 for Kamil-e- 28.12.2012 tib-o-jarahat (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery) Course, Amendment in 1995, Status/Number of College thereafter 2013. At present there are 260 Ayurved, 08 8.) Indian Medicine Central Council (Minimum Siddha and 41 Unani Colleges, affiliated with Standards of Education in Indian Medicine) various Universities of the Country. 78 colleges in Amendment Regulations, 2006 for Siddha Ayurved, 4 in Siddha and 9 in Unani imparting Maruthuva Arignar (Bachelor of Siddha Post-Graduate Education in different specialties. Medicine and Surgery) BSMS Course Central Council has prescribed following amended in 2013. courses at Under-graduate and Post-graduate 9.) Indian Medicine Central Council (Post- level. Minimum Standards of education and syllabi graduate Ayurveda Education) Regulations, for different courses for Ayurveda, Siddha and 2005 for Ayurveda Vachaspati MD (Ay.) and Unani Tib have also been laid down by the Council. Ayurved Dhanwantari (MS-Ay.) amended in 2012. Ayurveda 10.) Indian Medicine Central Council (Post Ayurvedacharya (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine Garduate Unani Education) Regulations, 2007 & Surgery) -5-1/2 Years for Mahir-e-Tib (Doctor of Medicine) & Mahir- Ayurved Vachaspati (MD-Ayurved) - 3 Years e-Jarahat (Master of Surgery). Ayurved Dhanwantari (MS-Ayurved) - 3 Years 11.) Indian Medicine Central Council (Post- Diploma in Ayurved – 2 years graduate Education) Regulations, 1986 and further added in 1994 for Siddha Maruthuva Unani Tib Perarignar, MD (Siddha) Course. Kamil-e-Tib-o-Jarahat (Bachelor of Unani Medicine 12.) Establishment of New Medical College & Surgery) - 5-1/2 years opening of new or Higher Course of Study of Mahir-e-Tib (MD-Unani) - 3 years Training and Increase of Admission Capacity Mahir-e-jarahat (MS-Unani) - 3 years by a Medical College Regulations, 2003. Diploma in Unani – 2 Years 13.) Indian Medicine Central Council (Permission to Existing Medical Colleges) Regulations, Siddha 2006. Siddha Maruthuva Arignar (Bachelor of Siddha 14.) Indian Medicine Central Council (Post- Medicine & Surgery) - 5-1/2 years Graduate Diploma Course) Regulations, 2010 Siddha Maruthuva Perignar (MD-Unani) –3 years. and Amended in 2013. 15.) Indian Medicine Central Council (Minimum As per provision of Section 14(2) of IMCC Act, Standards of Education in Indian Medicine 1970 following qualifications have been included (Ayurved) Amendment Regulations, 2012 and under 2nd Schedule to the IMCC Acts, 1970. subsequently, 2013. CENTRAL REGISTER OF INDIAN MEDICINE

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The Regulations as per provisions of HCC Preparation and maintenance of Central Act, 1973 have been prescribed for Under Register of Indian Medicine is one of the main Graduate degree course Bachelor of Homeopathic objects of the Central Council. As per provisions of Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) 5 ½ years, and a the IMCC Act, 1970, Central Council is maintaining (bridge) graded degree course BHMS of 2 years a Central Register in the prescribed manner, which duration and at Post Graduate level M.D. (Hom) is containing, the names of persons who are degree courses (3 years) in seven specialty enrolled on any State Register of Indian Medicine subjects are continuing. Following are the relevant and who possess any of the recognized medical Regulations:- qualifications included in the Schedules to the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970. The  Homoepathy (Degree Course) maintenance of Central Register of Indian Regulations, 1983 (amended in 2003, Medicine and updating of the same is a continuous 2005 and 2015 and 2016 respectively). process.  Homeopathy (Graded Degree Course) Regulations, 1983 (amended in 2001). (iii) Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH):  Homeopathy (Post Graduate Degree Course) Regulations, 1989, (amended in The Central Council of Homoeopathy has 1993, 2001 & 2012 and 2016 respectively). been constituted by the Government of India under the provisions of Homoeopathy Central Council The Central Council of Homoeopathy Act, 1973 (website: www.cchindia.com). This enforced the Establishment of New Medical council is comprised of members elected from the College (Opening of New or Higher course of States/UTs as well as from Faculties/Department Study of Training and Increase of admission of Homeopathy in Universities (by whatever name capacity by the a Medical College) Regulations, called) and nominated by the Central Government. 2011 to deal with the matters of opening of new Its main objectives are: colleges or increase of seats or starting of new or  Maintenance of Central Register of higher course in existing colleges. These have Homoeopathic Practitioners in the country. amended in May, 2016.

 Laying down the minimum requirement for Medical education in Homoepathy. In supersession of its earlier Regulations  Prescribing standards of professional namely Homoeopathy (Minimum standards of conduct, etiquette and code of ethics for Education) Regulations, 1983, the Central Council the practitioners of Homoeoapthy. has notified Homoeopathic Central Council  Recommending recognition and/or (Minimum standards Requirements of withdrawal of recognition of medical Homeopathic colleges and attached Hospitals) qualification in Homeopathy awarded in Regulations, 2013 with prior approval of Central India. Government which are to be fulfilled by all the  Recommending recognition of medical Colleges. The Central council monitors the qualification in Homoepathy awarded standards of education by way of inspections of outside India on reciprocal basis. Homeopathic Medical Colleges and attached  Recommending for approval of a new Homoeopathic hospitals as well as of examinations college, or increase of seats or for starting conducted by the universities for above mentioned of new or higher courses in existing courses. colleges. (b) Central Register of Homoeopathy: (a) Regulation of Medical Education of Homeopathy : Under the provisions of Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973, the Central council maintains The Homeopathy Central Council Act, the Central Register of Homoeopathy in Part I and 1973 was amended in 2002 (but amendments Part II. Part I contains the names of all the Persons were enforced w.e.f. 28.01.2003) and the power to who possess any of the recognized medical grant permission for starting new colleges, qualification in Homoeopathy and Part II contains introducing new or higher courses of study and the names of all persons other than those included increasing the number of seats in a college has in Part I who were enrolled on before the been vested with the Central Government on the commencement of the provisions of the recommendation of Central Council. Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 in

29 different States/UTs Direct registration is also done The Institute is affiliated to Dr. Sarvepalli by Central Council as per its Registration Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Regulations. There are about 3.00 lakh registered Jodhpur for Academic and Examination purposes Homoeopathic doctors in the country. and follows the Syllabus and Curriculum prescribed by the Central Council of Indian The Central Register of Homoeopathy has Medicine as adopted by the University. been published in the Official Gazette in 1993, 1996. 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, The Institute has a beautiful, peaceful and 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. eco-friendly atmosphere suited for Ayurvedic education. The Campus of the Institute is a Wi-Fi List of names of Homoeopathic doctors Campus that provides faculty, students and staff to removed from the Central Register have been use the Internet at any point of time. The Campus published in the Official Gazettes in 2008, 2009, has air-conditioned lecture theatres. 2010, 2012 and 2014, and lists of Part-II, names restored in Central Register have been published The Institute is imparting in the Official Gazettes in April 2011, November Graduate(BAMS), Post-Graduate(MD/MS(Ay.) and 2011, April 2012 November 2012, May 2013, Ph.D. level courses in Ayurveda. The Graduate August 2014 & May 2015 and Part-I names Course of BAMS has 92 Seats, the PG Course of restored in Central Register have been published MD/MS (Ayu.) has 104 Seats spread over 14 in the Official Gazette in November 2013, August Specialties and the Ph.D(Ayu) Course has 28 2014, December 2014 and May 2015. Seats spread over 14 Specialties, annually viz. Shalya Tantra, Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya (c) Code of Ethics for homoeopathic practitioners: Kalpana, Kayachikitsa, Dravya Guna, Swastha Vritta, Roga and Vikriti Vigyan, Maulik The Central Council has also laid down Siddhanta(Samhita), Sharir Kriya, Sharir Rachana, Homoeopathic Practitioners (Professional Conduct, Shalakya Tantra, Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga and Etiquette & Code of Ethics) Regulations, 1982 Agad Tantra. Apart from this, the Institute also (amended in July 2014) which have to be followed imparts a Diploma Course of AYUSH Nursing and by Homoeopathic Practitioners. Pharmacy with 30 seats annually. There is also a 3 months Panchakarma Attendant Training Course F. NATIONAL INSTITUTES: in Classical and Keraliya Panchakarma Procedure with an intake capacity of 20 Seats. The Institute is National Institutes in various AYUSH also conducting Short-Term Training Course for systems have been set up by the Central Foreign Medical and Non-Medical Professionals. Government to set benchmarks for teaching, research and clinical practices. Upgrading these The Institute has 3 Hospitals namely, the National institutes into Centres of Excellence has NIA Campus Hospital with 280 beds in the Main been a constant endeavour of the Department. Campus, NIA City Hospital with 20 beds in the There are three National Institute under Ayurveda heart of the City, 4 kilometers away from the main system, whereas, one National Institute exists Campus and a Satellite Hospital providing OPD each in Unani, Siddha, Yoga, Naturopathy and Services at Jawahar Nagar, a popular residential- Homoeopathy systems. cum-commercial area of the Jaipur City.

(i) National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), The main objective of the Hospitals is to Jaipur: provide medical care through Ayurvedic System of Medicine to the suffering humanity and the Institute The National Institute of Ayurveda, is doing excellent activities in the field of Patient established on 7th February 1976 is an apex Care Activities through its OPD, IPD, Institute of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of Panchakarma Therapies, Primary Emergency Care India for Promoting the Growth and Development Unit, Central Laboratory, many Specialty Clinics of Ayurveda as a model Institute for evolving high and facilities like Pathological Tests, Bio-chemical standards of Teaching, Training, Research and Tests, X-ray, ECG, CTMT, Ultra Sound, Patient Care and also to invoke scientific outlook to Spirometery, Auditometer, Geriatric Unit, Dietary the knowledge of all aspects of Ayurvedic System Unit, Orthopedic Unit, Child Mental Health Unit, of Medicine. Shivtra Roga & Tvaka Roga Clinic, Treatment of Anorectal, Jalokavacharan, Agnikarma, Pregnancy Test, Vaccination Unit, Computerized Radiography

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System, Computerized Dental Unit, ENT OPD and imparts practical training to Ayurvedic graduates IPD Unit with facilities of OT Microscopes, Eye OT and post graduates through the Guru-Shishya Microscopes, etc. for specialized treatments and Parampara i.e. the traditional method of transfer of surgical procedures for various ENT related knowledge. There are two types of courses i.e. disorders. The Institute will be shortly obtaining the MRAV & CRAV. NABH Accreditation for its Campus Hospital. The Institute is in the process of achieving E-Hospital The Member of Rashtriya Ayurveda Management System for its patient care services. Vidyapeeth (MRAV) is a two year course to facilitate literary research for acquisition of Most of the medicines dispensed in the knowledge of Ayurvedic samhitas and Hospitals are manufactured in the Pharmacy of the commentaries thereon in order to enable the Institute and are provided to the Patients free of students (who have completed post graduation in cost. The Institute organizes Mobile Medical Ayurveda) to become good teachers, research Camps by offering Free Consultations, Health scholars and experts in Samhitas. The students, Check-up, Dispensing of Medicines etc. in various who have completed post graduation in Ayurveda earmarked and remote Villages/Panchayat Samitis are admitted for critical study on Samhita, related etc. inhabited by SC and ST population in around to their P.G. studies. 12 Districts of Rajasthan.

The Certificate course of RAV (CRAV) is a The Institute has already registered under one-year course of Rashtriya Ayurveda Public Finance Management System and is Vidyapeeth run in clinical specialties like working towards achieving the full objectives of the Kayachikitsa, Asthi chikitsa, Shalya, Shalakya, System. A Quarterly Peer Reviewed Journal, Streeroga, and in aushadh nirman (Classical (Journal of Ayurveda) and also a Quarterly Newsletter is also published and circulated widely. methods of Ayurvedic drug manufacturing/ pharmaceutics). The candidates possessing The infrastructure and facilities available on Ayurvedacharya (BAMS) or MD/MS (Ay) from the campus are very best. The Main Campus of the nd Instituted spread over an area of 13 acres. The institution/ college and university included in 2 schedule of IMCC Act-1970 are eligible for CRAV Institute has a beautiful, peaceful and eco-friendly course. In this course the age limit for BAMS atmosphere suited for Ayurvedic education. The Campus of the Institute is a Wi-Fi Campus that students is 30 year and for PG students it is 32 provides faculty, students and staff to use the years. Earlier, CRAV course was open to Indian nationals only but a process has now been initiated Internet at any point of time. The Campus has air- conditioned lecture theatres. The classrooms are to start it in neighboring countries i.e. Sri Lanka and Nepal also. equipped with modern teaching aids like Computer, DLP Projector and Mike & Sound Systems. An auditorium with a seating capacity of The Vidyapeeth organizes National five hundred with 500 with amenities like Sound & Seminars to discuss the latest development and Light schemes, Fire-proof Curtains, a big screen research in Ayurveda for the benefits of for LCD Projections, Separate Generator Set for practitioners and researchers. The Vidyapeeth also power back-up, Carpeted Floor, etc. Facilities and conducts Interactive Workshops for the discussion services such as the canteen, Bank, 300 bedded on debatable topics of Ayurveda between students Hospital with OPD and IPD facilities, Hostels, IT and teachers so as to provide clarity for further Center, Photocopy Facility, open-air theatre are utilization in the fields of education, research and located within the campus. Apart from above, the patient care. Besides that, the Vidyapeeth also Institute has a City Hospital, a Satellite Clinic, 59 conducts training programmes for Ayurvedic Staff Quarters and a Guest House away from the teachers on Samhita based clinical diagnosis and main Campus. for PG students on Research Methodology, Manuscript writing and Career oppurtunities. (ii) Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), New Delhi: The vidyapeeth is going to start an E course on Ayurveda and is set to become an The Rasthriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, New accrediting body to accredit short term Ayurveda Delhi, is an autonomous organization under the courses. R.A.V. has also established a dialogue Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. It is between Ayurvedic scholars & modern medicine registered under Societies’ Act, and established in practitioners in order to identify the areas of mutual 1988 (Website: www.ravdelhi.nic.in). The RAV concerns and benefits. This dialogue is done in the

31 form of symposium at various medical colleges in award of Ph.D. degree was also made by the India. R.A.V. is also set to publish its Bi-annual University, in I.P.G.T.& R.A. journal very soon. To promote writing in Ayurveda, RAV has established writing awards and scientific Post Graduates of this Institute are writing categories. managing various premier Institutions of Ayurveda The Vidyapeeth also works as a nodal in Indian and abroad as well. Presently this agency to the Ministry of AYUSH in implementing institute is fully financed by Govt. of India under Central Sector Scheme of Continuing Medical central finance scheme and governed by the acts Education (CME) in AYUSH systems. This scheme of Gujarat Ayurved University. Board of Post looks after the updation of the skills and knowledge Graduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda is the of teachers, doctors, paramedics and other governing body for the Institute. personnel in AYUSH sectors and facilitating them to render better services. The Institute has been recently recognized as “WHO Collaborating Centre for Traditional (III) Institute of Post Graduate Teaching Medicine (Ayurveda)”, the first and only one WHO - and Research in Ayurveda (IPGT&RA), CC for Ayurveda all over the world. The Institute Jamnagar (GUJARAT): has conducted various projects under WHO - Country Office collaboration. Under this scheme Institute for Post Graduate Teaching & Research in Institute has prepared Manual on simple Ayurvedic Ayurveda is the oldest Research institute of herbal formulations for common ailments, Ayurveda established and being funded by International Catalogue of Ayurvedic Publications, Government of India. The present form of the Standardization of Ayurvedic Clinical Terminology, institute is attained after a series of steps being Model Recruitment and promotion rules for AYUSH taken by Government of India and Gujarat Ayurved Personnel and Development of Pharmacovigilance University. Resource Centre for AYUSH.

In the year 1953, for the First time, an At present, the institute is having 10 Institute for Ayurveda was established by departments (offering post graduate degree in 13 Government of India in the name of Central specialties) and six well established laboratories Institute for Research in Indian System of with 52 admission capacity in P.G. course of Medicine( CIRISM) in the great palacious building Ayurveda and 20 Stipendiary Ph.D. seats two in named as Dhanvantari Mandir, which was built by each department. Institute also conducts M. Gulab Kunwarba Ayurvedic Society for housing the Pharma (Ayurveda), M.Sc. (Medicinal Plants) and Ayurvedic Institutions. On 20th July 1956, Ph.D in both course under self-finance course Government of India established the First Post system. Graduate Training Centre in Ayurveda (PGTCA) at Jamnagar and started two-year postgraduate Since 2006, this institute is also offering course viz. “Higher Proficiency in Ayurveda Postgraduate courses in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical (H.P.A.)”. In 1962, both the Institutes were merged Sciences and MSc(Medicinal Plants) under Self and renamed as Institute for Ayurvedic studies and Finance Scheme. Since 1992 this institute is also Research to form (IASR). In 1965, IASR and Gulab offering three months introductory courses of Kunwarba Ayurvedic college were merged, on Ayurveda for international scholars. Presently this lease, under a MOU between Government of India, institute is fully Financed by Govt. of India under Gulab Kunwarba Ayurvedic Society and Govt. of central Finance scheme and governed by the acts Gujarat to establish Gujarat Ayurved University, by and statute of Gujarat Ayurved University and the Act of Gujarat State and started offering MSAM Board of Post Graduate Teaching & Research in degree till 1972, First for two years and then for Ayurveda as the governing body. Scientific three years. Advisory Committee and Academic Committee are the other statutory bodies guiding the institute in the field of teaching and research. In 1973, a three year Post Graduate Degree of Ayurveda- (M.D.(Ayu.)) was introduced Since then, more than 1607 scholars have in place of MSAM after the introduction of IMCC acquired PG and 253 scholars have been acquired Act, 1970 and in the year1975 First batch of M.D. Ph.D. Degree from this Institute. Post Graduates of (Ayu) passed out. In 1977, the provision for the this Institute are managing various premier Institutions of Ayurveda in India and abroad as well. Recently 5th April, 2013 this institute has been 32 declared as WHO Collaborative Centre for Prajapati and Dr. Galib attended 7th meeting for Traditional Medicine (Ayurveda) in India. WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine at Milan, Italy.

The institute has its own missions, visions and This institute is recognized as an objectives International hub of Ayurveda. Every year more than 50 foreigners visit for various short and long MISSION term courses. University has MoUs with more than  Global Propagation of Ayurveda 10 International organizations for which I.P.G.T. & R.A. is the implementing agency. VISION  To serve as custodian of classical Ayurvedic The institute has well established library knowledge, equipped with RFID system. It had a huge

collection of 30,000 books, around 4000  To develop competent human resources of manuscripts in different languages like Sanskrit, teaching and research in Ayurveda. Pali, Gujarati. Out of these; around 500

manuscripts of Ayurveda have been digitized and OBJECTIVES available on net.  To serve as custodian of classical Ayurvedic knowledge, endeavour to _ine tune the available knowledge of classical Ayurveda to Workshop and seminar: The Institute being a meet the present day requirements by premier institution of Ayurveda, in India, accepted incorporating advances made in basic the role of leader in Ayurvedic education and sciences to serve the requirement of global clinical management. During the year 2015-2016, health care needs. It will also serve as centre one National Workshop on Panchakarma – A th of learning in all aspects of Ayurveda. Contemporary approach was organized during 20 st and 21 July 2014. Institute one workshop on  To prepare competent Ayurvedic manpower “Basic Level workshop on manuscriptology and th st for teaching and research. paleography” was organized during 11 – 31 January 2016.  Ultimately to propagate Ayurveda throughout the globe. Research Activities: Institute conducts researches at different levels. During this reporting period 47(AYU) thesis work; 11 under M Pharma(Ayu) During the reporting year, total 52 students research work were completed. were admitted in M.D. (Ayu) / M.S. (Ayu) (SC-5, ST-6, Foreigners-3) course out of which 32 were Publications: Institute is publishing quarterly peer females. Total 20 students were registered for reviewed journal 'AYU', 4 issues of the Journal Ph.D. course on stipendiary seats and 03 under have been published during the reporting year. The non stipendiary, among them 13 were females. AYU journal has been listed in PubMed central and During the current year, 10 students took is freely available on web www.ayujournal.org. admission in M Pharma (Ayurveda) course out of which 04 females and 05 Ph.D. under Self Finance Research Publications: During the year total 243 Scheme out of which 03 females. articles in peer reviewed journals with ISSN number were published in National, international As a Part of international activity, institute journals, E journals / proceedings / souvenir etc., conducts various programs for International 04 books, 02 monographs, 04 articles in peer scholars. During the year the regular three months reviewed journals without ISSN number and 11 introductory course for foreigners was conducted articles in seminar proceding were published. from November with 06 students. From the various countries of international students are studying in Patient care: This institute has a well-managed PhD/M.D.(Ayu) / M.S. (Ayu)/ M Pharma(Ayu). The Hospital with O.P.D. and I.P.D. facilities. Daily faculty of the institute is regularly visiting foreign average patient attendance has increased more countries on deputation by Govt. of India or on than 1019 per day and during the year total 266302 invitation from foreign NGOs. This year Prof P. K. patients were treated at out-door level which Prajapati and Prof Anup Thakar visited Colombo, included 142196 female and 17707 children. The Srilanka for keynote lecture and Prof P. K. average bed occupancy of 200 bedded hospital was 76.91%. The Panchakarma section of the

33 hospital is providing facilities to the patients and The campus of the institute spread over 50 during the year nearly 65757 Panchakarma acres of land houses Academic Block, Hospital, procedures were performed on the patients out of Administrative Block, Residential Block, Library, whom 38935 were females and Stree Roga & Guest House, Indoor Games Hall, separate boys’ Prasooti Tantra section conducted more than 7280 and girls’ Hostels, Canteen, Pharmacy unit, Animal Panchakarma procedures, Kaumarbhritya 9750 House, Drug Museum / Herbarium, Herbal Garden, and Shalakya department has conducted 7160 Central Instrumentation Facility Laboratory, Drug Kriya Kalpa like Tarpan, Putapaka, Vidalaka etc. Standardization Laboratory, and other laboratories procedures along with Shalya tantra conducted attached to academics and hospital. An para surgical procedures like Kshara Karma Auditorium, Canteen, extension of pharmacy (10727), Rakta Mokshana (174), Agni Karma (298) building, Regimenal therapy block and Hamam and Vranaropana (2780). were also constructed. The Institute is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi The Institute is organizing various out - University of Health Science, Karnataka, reach activities for National programs and Bangalore and offers post graduate courses in conducted medical camps in rural areas of Gujarat. eight disciplines of Unani Medicine, viz. Moalejat During the year Health Checkup Camps in 14 (Medicine), Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology), Tahafuzzi Schools, 11 specialty camps were also organized wa Samaji Tib (Preventive and Social Medicine), in the campus for the diseases like Glaucoma, Amraze Niswan wa Qabalat (Obstetrics and Piles, Retinal disorder, Osteoporosis, Allergic Gynecology), Ilmus Saidla (Unani Pharmacy), Rhinitis and Dental disorders. Besides these 21 Kulliyat Umoore Tabbiya (Basic principles of Unani special health camps were organized where more Medicine), Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy) than 5859 patients were benefited free health and Jarahat (Surgery). The Institute offices Ph. D services. in in Moalajat and Ilmul Advia is likely to be started from session 2015-16. The institute is trying its This Institute attained a special mile stone best to set the highest standards of teaching and and conducting weekly OPDs at all the three research in Unani System of Medicine and is Defense establishments in Jamnagar. Total 07 serving the goal of popularizing the Unani Medicine satellite clinics in the form of weekly O.P.D.'s are and better health care of citizens. being conducted at Sasoi garden, Indian Naval The Hospital of the institute is having an OPD Services, Valsura, Air Force Base, Army Camp, wing as well as IPD with 180 beds, with separate District jail, Vatsalyadham Old age home at Vasai wards for male and female. Clinical services are village and Shri Jam Ranjitsinh Niradhar Ashram provided to the patients from general OPD as well (old age home) situated at Jamnagar. as specialized OPDs such as Skin diseases, GIT

and Hepato-Billiary disorders, Neuro-rehabilitation, Finance: During the year, total Rs. 2088.54 Lacs Psychiatric and Geriatric care. Besides, a separate were received as Non Plan Grant & Rs. 672.90 unit for Regimental Therapy has also been Lacs as Plan grant from the Department of established in the hospital. Patients from different AYUSH, Govt. of India which was fully utilized. part of Karnataka as well as from neighbouring

states visit the hospital to avail the treatment. The institute is trying its best to set the The Academic departments of the institute highest standards of teaching and research in are conducting research to validate Unani Ayurveda. Institute has continuously increased concepts and generate data for safety and efficacy hospital OPD and IPD attendance of patients and of Unani drugs. The main areas of researches are serving the goal of popularizing the Ayurveda and pre clinical, clinical and basic principles of Unani better health care of citizens. System of Medicine. The quality of research is

maintained by the Institutional Ethics Committee (iv) National Institute of Unani Medicine for Biomedical Research, Institutional Animal (NIUM), Bengaluru: Ethics Committee, and Scientific Advisory Groups. Research papers of faculty members and P.G. National Institute of Unani Medicine, Scholars are being regularly published in standard Bangalore, an autonomous organization under the National and International journals. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, established as a premier institute for the The Institute publishes two Bi-annual, peer development and growth of Unani System of reviewed Journals namely, ‘Journal of Research in Medicine in the field of teaching, training, research Unani Medicine’ in English and ‘Tarjuman-e- Tib’ in and patient care. Urdu as well as Newsletter. The Institute regularly

34 organizes academic events like CMEs, women students with facility for 24 hours security Workshops, Seminars and Guest Lectures. Faculty and also staff-nurse hostel are available within our members are also deputed to various training campus. Solar water heater, a man-made pond, programmes to update their professional skills. The sewage water recycling plants, herbal house, institute actively participates in AROGYA Melas herbal garden, animal house, auditorium, library, held across the country to popularize Unani yoga hall and a guest house are other facilities Systems of Medicine. Apart from this the institute available in NIS. regularly conducting in and around Bangalore Free Unani medical camps to the needy people. NIS is also recognized by The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University for six specialties of The institute organized a three day Siddha Medicine for conduct of Ph.D programme international conference from 25-27 October, 2016 under the guidance of recognized guides of Siddha on the theme ‘Unani Medicine from Tradition to faculty members with stipend under two SRF for Evidence based medicines” The objective was to each specialties sanctioned by Ministry of AYUSH. review and validate the treasure house of medicine The Institute is actively engaged in clinical and inherited from the past, evaluate, assess, preclinical studies, physio-chemical analysis of disseminate orient and grant the people towards a Siddha drugs and fundamental researches. The better unani practice, training and teaching 46 quality of P.G.students’ and Ph.D scholars’ invited resoum paron, UL oral and scientific paper, research is being monitored by the Institutional 166 poster presentation covered in 3 day Ethics Committee and Institutional Animal Ethics conference 22 invited speakers out of which 7 from Committee in addition to the guides. various foreign countries of South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, U.K. showed their expertise in INFRASTRUCTURE: The National Institute of the conference. Siddha is located at Grand Southern Trunk Road, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai. It is functioning (v) National Institute of Siddha (NIS), in its own campus, situated on a plot of land Chennai: measuring 14.78 acres. It is attached with Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital - A well-built The National Institute of Siddha (NIS), hospital for OPD and IPD with its 200 bed strength Chennai established in 2004, as an autonomous which is functioning on all 365 days of the year. organization under the control of Ministry of There are separate buildings for Hospital AYUSH, Government of India, is being developed (OPD/IPD), Teaching Blocks and Administration. as a Center of Excellence for Siddha system of The Hospital is equipped with ECG, X-ray, Bio- medicine (website: www.nischennai.org). The Chemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Siddha Institute has been established the Government of Pharmacology and Siddha Pathology laboratories India as a joint venture with the Government of for delivering health care services and research Tamil Nadu under the Societies (Registration) Act activities. Auditorium with 160 seating capacity and 1975. a Resident-Medical-Officer quarter are also available in the campus. A Guest House with The Institute offers Post Graduate courses accommodation facility of 4 suits is available in the in six specialized branches of Siddha Medicine viz. campus. An Animal House Laboratory with housing Maruthuvam 2) Gunapadam 3) Sirappu facility of Rats, Mice and Guinea Pigs for Maruthuvam 4) Kuzhandai Maruthuvam 5) Noi dissertation / research related activities of students Naadal and 6) Nanjunoolum Maruthuva / faculty members is also available. A herbal Neethinoolum with varying admission capacity of garden with more than 300 species of plants and 7-8 seats in each branch and altogether 46 well maintained garden exist in the campus. including 1 from BIMSTEC countries. Presently 46 students (Siddha graduates) get admitted every LIBRARY: Library has a large collection of 11922 year in the first year of M.D (Siddha) course in the books in the subjects of Siddha Medicine, aforementioned 6 branches through an entrance Medicinal Plants and other areas of Modern examination followed by single window counseling Medicine in Tamil and English language. Besides by NIS. This Institute is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu this Library has 277 Dissertation books of M.D(S) Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai for students and 203 bound journals for reference and Academic and Examination purposes and follows research purpose. The Library subscribes to 20 the Syllabus and Curriculum prescribed by the National Journals in the field of Pharmacy and Central Council of Indian Medicine as adopted by Medicine for research scholars. The Library uses the University. Separate hostels for men and e-granthalya Library software for housekeeping

35 operations. The main activities including Book Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, acquisition, Cataloguing and Circulation have been Chennai. automated. The catalogue of books is available on the web (OPAC).  During 2015-16, 7.41 lakhs of patients visits made in OPD and 60874 patient PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES days treated in IPD with a bed-occupancy of 83%. An average reporting at OPD per The Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital day has increased from 1934 during 2014- attached with the Institute provides free Siddha 15 to 2033 during 2015-16. During 2016- medical care on all 365 days of year from 8.00 AM 17, 3.21 lakhs of patient visits recorded in to 12.00 Noon in OPD and 24 hours service in IPD. OPD upto 31st August 2016. In IPD, 28804 The patient care service is catered by the PG patient days treated with bed occupancy of Scholars and faculty members and the out patient 94% during 2016-17 upto 31-08-2016. Out census ranges from 2000 to 2500 per day. The In- of the total patients reported at OPD 51% patient facility provides medical care with bed and 49% were male and female earmarked to clinical PG departments. A payment respectively. ward with 12 beds is also available. Along with the OPD & IPD services  NIS is participating in Conferences and external therapies like Varmam, Thokkanam, Workshops related to AYUSH and Leech Therapy, Pattru, Ottradam, Pugai, Suttigai presenting the scientific papers for and Yogam are also provided to the needy disseminating the research results. patients. An exclusive Karanool OP (Surgical threading) is also functioning to provide treatment  NIS ensured its active participation in for conditions like Hemorrhoids, Fistula, abscess, AROGYA Melas throughout the year, cancerous lesions etc., and also for cleansing & organized by the Ministry of AYUSH, dressing certain conditions of wounds, abrasions, Govt.of India and providing interview / bruises and burns. public query programme through The weekly special OPs for Diabetes, Doordarshan Television channel and All Cardiac Diseases & Bronchial Asthma, Geriatrics, India Radio with a view to popularize the Gynecology, Yogam & Kayakalpam Siddha Medicine and thereby to extend the (Rejuvenation), Obesity, Cosmetology, Infertility, benefits of Siddha in the health care Renal Diseases & Hypertension, and Cancer are management of people. being run on the afternoon of specified week days to provide focused consultation, counseling and  As per the direction of Ministry of AYUSH, medicines to the visiting patients from 2.00 PM to National Institute of Siddha has 4.00 PM. The Institute is organizing five medical successfully celebrated the International camps on every Saturday in Rural, Semi Urban Day of Yoga on 21-6-2016 for promoting and Urban areas as part of Swasthya Rakshan Harmony and Peace through Yoga. programme in five areas linking with Swachh Bharat Mission to provide free medical facilities to  “Azaadi70” “Independence70” was also promote the Siddha Medicine as well as imparting celebrated from 9th to 23rd August 2016 by community oriented approach to students. undertaking various activities viz. Visit to Freedom Fighter’s house, Independence ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE REPORTING YEAR Day run, Competitions on life & history of 2016 icons of freedom struggle and Sports  NIS got sanctioned to Forty six (46) events etc involving faculty and students to students into P.G. Courses in Six branches focus on the theme of “Yaadkaro Qurbani” for fulfilling CCIM norms during 2016 and learning about the sacrifices in the freedom entrance examination is scheduled to be struggle. held in the month of October 2016 followed by single window counseling for PG  Hindi competitions conducted during the admission. Hindi Divas/Week/Fortnight celebration in the year 2016.  Thirty Three (33) students have successfully completed post graduation i.e.  As a part of NABH accreditation process, a M.D [Siddha] during the year 2015-2016 three days Programme on Implementation and were awarded degree from The Tamil

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(POI) was conducted from 31st August 2016 to 2nd September 2016.

Ongoing Major works:  This Institute has been permitted to undertake the work of construction of new OPD Block at a cost of Rs.31,65,95,000 (Rupees Thirty One Crore Sixty Five Lakhs Ninety Five Thousands only) and work awarded to CPWD for commencing the work.

Future Plan:  Establishing Pharmacy in a land allotted by the Tamil Nadu Government for manufacturing necessary medicines for NIS and developing specialized medicines with budget support from Ministry of AYUSH

FINANCIAL SET-UP: The Ministry of AYUSH provides the funds required for the Institute every year under Plan Expenditure. Inauguration of NABH – POI of Siddha Standards

in NIS on 31-8-2016 BUDGET by Prof.Dr.S.Geethalakshmi, Vice Chancellor, The (in Crores) T.N.Dr.MGR Medical University Head Plan Non- Total Plan

Budget Estimate 28.00 - 28.00 2016-17 Revised Estimate - - - 2016-17 Expenditure upto 14.07 - 14.07 31-08-2016

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Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. MDNIY is a focal Institute for Planning, Training, Promotion and coordination of Yoga Education, Training, Therapy and Research in all its aspects.

Objectives

 To act as centre of excellence in Yoga;  To develop, promote and propagate the science and art of Yoga; and  To provide and promote facilities of training, teaching and research to fulfil the above two objectives.

Vision & Mission Prof.Dr.S.Geethalakshmi Vice-Chancellor of The Health, Happiness & Harmony for all through Yoga T.N.Dr.MGR Medical University along with

Prof.Dr.V.Banumathi inaugurates NABH-POI of The Institute is to provide best of Yoga Education, Training, Therapy and Research facilities to Yoga Siddha Standards in NIS on 31-8-2016. aspirants. The aim of the Institute is to promote deeper understanding of Yoga philosophy and practices based on classical Yoga amongst the people.

Teaching Departments:

The Institute is manned with the following 8 (eight) teaching Departments:

1. Department of Yoga Education 2. Department of Yoga Therapy 3. Department of Yoga Philosophy 4. Department of Yoga and Human Consciousness Independence Day run led by Prof. Dr. V. 5. Department of Anatomy Banumathii, Director 6. Department of Physiology (vi) Morarji Desai National Institute of 7. Department of Allied Sciences Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi 8. Department of Languages

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga These Teaching Departments are also supported (MDNIY), is an autonomous organization under by: 1. Department of Yoga Research 2. Department of Communication & Documentation 3. Department of Administration i. Establishment ii. General Administration iii. Store & Purchase iv. Accounts

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Yoga Educational Programmes 2016 and 69 children participated in the  B. Sc. (Yoga Science) has been started workshop. from the year 2012-13. It’s a regular  The Institute is providing Yoga training course of three years duration for 10+2 facilities in many Govt. Organizations and students (minimum aggregate of 50% in RWAs on part-time basis. Physics, Chemistry and Biology provided  The Institute has provided technical that the candidate has passed in each support to DOPT to start Yoga training subject separately) with intake capacity of programme in Grih Kalyan Kendras under 60 every year, affiliated to Guru Gobind DOPT in NCR Delhi during 2015-16. The Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. programme is being conducted The 5th batch of the course (2016-17) has successfully. been started through CET of GGSIP University. 26 students have taken admission 2016-17.  Diploma in Yogic Science (DYSc.) for Graduates of One Year duration is being conducted with intake capacity of 120. During the year 2016-17, total 119 students have taken admission.  Certificate Course in Yoga Science for the Special Interest Target Group (Para- Military Personnel): the first batch of this 3 ½ months regular course has been started with 103 candidates since January, 2015. The 11th & 12th batch of the course is under progress with 115 candidates.

Yoga Training Programmes Yoga Therapy Programmes  Certificate Course in Yogasana and  The Institute has Yoga OPD, works from Certificate Course in Pranayama and 8.00 AM to 4.30 PM on all working days. Meditation for Health Promotion, a part  Equipped with Pathology Lab, Bio- time course of 3 months (120 hours) Chemistry Lab, X-Ray unit, Sleep Lab, etc. duration have been started. The 11 batch  Providing consultation by Senior Medical of these programmes is undergoing the Officer, Yoga Therapists, dietician and Yoga training. Naturopathy physicians.  Foundation Course in Yoga Science for  Yoga Health Care Programmes of one Wellness of 1 month (50 hrs) duration is hour each from 6.00 AM to 6.30 PM (as being conducted for general public. Total per time schedules) were conducted on all 12 batches have been conducted and 1533 working days 2318 patients were participants were admitted for this benefited. programme during the period under report.  Individual Yoga Therapy Sessions were  Yoga and Health Promotion Programmes organized where more than 443 individual of one hour each from 6.00 AM to 7.30 PM sessions were conducted. (as per time schedules) were conducted on Yoga Therapy Centers in AYUSH /Allopathic all working days for the general public, Hospitals working executives, women, children etc. Total 4647 people were benefited from The Institute has established for Yoga these programmes. Weekend Yoga Therapy Centres in Delhi where Yoga consultation Programme was conducted where more and Yoga therapy classes from 9.00 AM to 4.00 than 431 participants were benefited. PM are being conducted. Total 12, 589 patients  The students of DYSc. course have were treated during the period through Yoga conducted the Yoga camps in Delhi and Therapy. NCR and 2816 people have been benefitted by these camps. Preventive Health Care Units of Yoga in CGHS  The Yoga Workshop for Children was Dispensaries organized in the month of May & June,

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The Institute has established 19 3. To develop and practice materials for Preventive Health Care Units of Yoga in CGHS advocating evidence-based use of Yoga. Dispensaries in Delhi and NCR and conducting 4. To conduct customized training Yoga sessions from 8.00 AM to 3.00 PM on all programmes for National and International working days (including Saturday). During the period under report, total 15, 581 patients were by health professionals and WHO fellows these Preventive Health Care Units of Yoga. about the utility of Yoga in health promotion. International Day of Yoga The following four work-plans are to be taken up Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under WHO CC: actively participated in International Day of Yoga 1. Preparation and dissemination of on June 21. The institute played a pivotal role in consumer information on proper use of making the event a grand success. Common Yoga Yoga.(Activity ID 13680) Protocol and Yoga DVD’s for IDY were prepared 2. Organization of capacity building by the Institute in consultation with eminent Yoga workshops and training programmes on Experts and the officials of various Ministries, Govt. the role, scope, practice and evidence- of India. based use of Yoga in non-communicable disease. .(Activity ID 16381) Publication & Propagation 3. Development and dissemination of  The Institute is involved in propagation of standardized health promotion Yoga Yoga through print and electronic media. modules for various target groups  MDNIY has as many as 40 priced (Children, Adolescents and Women of publications. Reproductive age, Geriatric population and  It has published several useful IEC Mental health promotion). .(Activity ID materials including Yoga charts both in 16382) Hindi and English. 4. Meta-analysis of Yoga research studies for  The Institute participated in National and documentation and promotion of evidence- International events like Health exhibition, based uses of Yoga. .(Activity ID 16383) AROGYA, Health Mela, Seminars, Conferences etc. The first and second work-plan under the WHOCC has been started and it is in the final WHO Collaborating Centre stage of completion.

Designation of Institute for Department of Facilities & other activities Yoga Therapy & Training, Morarji Desai National  The Institute is centrally located in the Institute of Yoga, New Delhi as WHOCC in Lutyens zone of New Delhi. New State-of- Traditional Medicine (WHOCC No. IND-118). Art complex with MDNIY has attained the privilege to be the only  Air conditioned and ultra-modern building WHO Collaborating Centre in the world to engage which includes Auditorium, Conference in achieving Yoga specific outcomes. Considering Hall, Kriya Block, Class Rooms, Lecture the global demand and popularity of Yoga for Hall, Pathology lab, Sleep lab, etc. along health care, MDNIY has a lot to offer as WHO with Ultra-Modern Teaching facilities. Collaborating Centre by generating information and  Conducive atmosphere for Yoga Sadhana. documents of Yoga for the use of all Member  State of the art Library with more than States of WHO. This is a vintage point for the 14436 volumes. Institute to indulge in focused activities and yield  Learning Resource Centre (LRC) with globally acceptable outcomes. Xerox, Computer Centre, Multi-media, Internet and other facilities. The Four Terms of Reference are:  Healthy Food Cafeteria facilities. 1. To serve as Yoga Resource Centre for  Highly qualified and experienced teaching information exchange on Yoga within the staff which includes Honorary/Visiting country and for other countries. Professors and Guest Faculty from various 2. To assist and work with WHO in eminent Institutions.

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(vii) National Institute of Naturopathy Second Saturday full day workshop is (NIN), Pune: conducted for the benefit of general public on Healthy life style, naturopathy National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune, treatments, yoga sessions, etc. The registered under the Societies Registration Act institute also conducts 8 batches of Yoga 1860 was established in 1986 at Bapu Bhawan classes daily. NIN is having a Pathology with an objective of promotion and propagation of Lab., Medi Gym, Acupressure Treatment Naturopathy in the country and to encourage Section, Acupuncture Unit, Physio-Therapy research in the field of Naturopathic medicine for Section where health seekers are given prevention and cure of diseases and promotion of services for health maintenance. On the healthy living. eve of 1st International Day of Yoga, NIN started Therapeutic Yoga Section in its premises which was inaugurated by Hon’ble Member of Parliament; Shri Anil Shirole. This new facility at NIN will offer Therapeutic (one to one) Yoga to the deserving patients - for pre & post maternal yoga. Every month NIN conducts every Month two days’ workshop on 3rd Saturday & Sunday for training of trainers (TOT) in association with Satara Zilha Parishad, Maharashtra.

 MAJOR ACTIVITIES:  ACQUISITION of about 25 Acres of LAND from Dept. of Health, Govt. of Maharashtra for starting ‘Nisarg Gram’ – (establishment of Naturopathy Hospital, Medical College, Research Unit and Gandhi Memorial) by NIN at Pune.  NEW TREATMENT SECTION BUILDLING: The Inauguration of the New OPD and naming the building as “Dr. Dinshaw Mehta Memorial OPD” was done by Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. New OPD Building of India; Shri Dilip Kamble, Hon’ble Minister for Social Justice and Tribal Development, Govt. of Maharashtra and Shri Anil Shirole, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Pune, in the presence of Shri Nilanjan Sanyal, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India on 21stNov, 2014.

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NIN has an OPD clinic with free consultation services where various Naturopathy treatments are given to the patients at nominal rates. Outdoor OPD clinic of NIN with consultation facilities and Medi Gym. treatment is functional from 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Friday) at Fr. Agnel Ashram, Wadgaonsheri, Pune. On every 2nd 41

 The Institute publishes “Nisarogpachar enema can, packs, etc. are sold to public. varta” a Bilingual magazine (Hindi/English) Also, books on Naturopathy, Yoga and every month. other Health subjects and various instruments used in the treatment of Naturopathy are sold here.  NIN is running a Naturopathic Diet Centre providing simple, bland, non-spicy, non gravy food preparation to the general public and patients who visit this institute. People are also provided and served breakfast & lunch, vegetable juices, fruit juices, etc.  National Institute of Naturopathy conducts Publication a training programme on every 3rd Saturday and Sunday of the month in collaboration with Satara Zilla Parishad since April 2016. This, ’Training of Trainers (ToT)’ includes Primary teachers, Anganwadi sevika, Asha workers, Multipurpose health workers of Satara district, not exceeding 200 in number in each batch. The main objective of this training program is to propagate “holistic health through naturopathy & yoga” and, to increase the interest of the participants to use naturopathy and yoga tools in their work and by better understanding of nature cure & yoga methods. Moreover, these ToT’s will act as vehicle in taking Nature Health Products at Health Shop cure & Yoga to grass root level as they are working in rural areas.  NIN is conducting one-year full time Treatment Assistant Training Course (TATC) for male and female with a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000/- p.m. / student. Intake capacity is 80.  NIN is giving internship training to BNYS internees coming from various Naturopathy Colleges across the country with monthly stipend of Rs.3500/- p.m. Library  NIN conducts Continuous Medical

Education (CME) programs and workshops  NIN reprinted rare text book" Rational for Naturopathy graduates. NIN conducts Hydrotherapy" Book– a classical work by Orientation training programs on the American Naturopath Dr. J. H. Kellogg Naturopathy and yoga for Doctors of other and the copies are available for sale. 2nd systems of medicine. edition of “Naturopathic Diet & Recipe”  NIN also conducts Women empowerment Book, available. CD on Naturopathy programme for Lady Doctors and other Treatment Modalities and activities of NIN. women. Published a Handbook on Basic Yoga for Beginners in the year 2012.  NIN participates in exhibitions all over India to propagate and promote the science of  NIN has a Library with lending and reading Naturopathy. facilities with 9000 books and national and international journals.  NIN also organizes Natural Health Food Fair and Yoga Naturopathy seminars with  A Health Shop is being run where natural demonstration of yoga and exhibitions. food, products, drinks, chemical-free powders, oils, Naturopathy equipment like  NIN organizes “Cookery Classes” every year at the institute. Preparation of variety

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of vegetables fruit Juices, salads, non from 2004-05 has been affiliated to the West spicy, oil free curries, millet, gruels, etc. Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata. are taught in these classes with demonstration and full participation of the Mission of NIH participants. The mission of National Institute of  A unique activity of NIN is the sanatorium Homoeopathy is to foster excellence in for HIV+ve individuals at Panchagani, Dist. Homoeopathic Medical Education and Research, Satara, Maharashtra where they are to educate and train undergraduate, post graduate treated under Naturopathy and Yoga life students and research scholars of homoeopathy in style modifications and treatment accordance with highest professional standards modalities. Their stay, food and treatment and ethical values unfettered by the barriers of is offered free keeping in view of the social nationality, language, culture, plurality, religion and stigma attached to this disease. to meet the healthcare needs of the community  A new well equipped Pathology Lab with through dissemination of knowledge and service. the objective of Research. All kinds of routine tests and special tests like HIV test, Vision of NIH: CD4 count, Tridot, Spirometry, etc. are National Institute of Homoeopathy, done at subsidized rates. Kolkata, aspires to be India’s most energetic and  Research Desk: NIN’s research desk is responsive organisation, offering unparalleled actively involved in in-house research educational opportunities in homoeopathy for activities individually and also in learner community seeking the highest quality collaboration with other institutes. Till date undergraduate, post graduate, and continuing NIN published 18 Research papers and 7 personal or professional enrichment in higher ongoing projects and 4 papers are under education and selected professions that will lead to review. formation of scholarly community serving the  NIN conducts outreach health care nation by advancing, sharing and applying programs under the banner of Ayushaman knowledge, and by facilitating the development of Bharat as part of Swachha Bharat thoughtful, creative, adaptable, contributing and Abhiyan. humane citizens.  A well planned Public Grievance System, Objectives of NIH: RTI Cell, Vigilance Cell, Gender 1. To promote the growth and develop harassment redressal Committee (ICC) is Homoeopathy; in place. 2. To produce graduates and post graduates in Homoeopathy;  Free Acupressure Treatment is given to patients for six days in a week. 3. To conduct research on various aspect of Homoeopathy;  Medi- Gym as part of its treatment facility 4. To provide medical care through for the patients especially with neuro Homoeopathy to the suffering humanity; muscular problems and arthritis. It is also 5. To provide and assist in providing Services attracting large number of youngsters and and facilities for research, evaluation, the membership has grown beyond 100. training, consultation and guidance related  NIN proposes to start ‘Nisarg Gram’ project to Homoeopathy; (to establish Naturopathy Hospital, Medical 6. To conduct experiments and develop College and Research Unit at Kondhwa, patterns of teaching in under graduate and Pune within the campus of 10 Hectares post graduate education on various Land, very soon. aspects of Homoeopathy.

(viii) National Institute of Homoeopathy Management (NIH), Kolkata: National Institute of Homoeopathy was The Chief Executive Officer of the Institute established on 10th December 1975 in Kolkata as is the Director. A Governing Body constituted an autonomous institution under the Ministry of by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. The controls the functioning of the Institute. Institute imparts education in Homeopathy serving as a model institution for other schools across the The President of the Governing Body is the country. The Institute was affiliated to the Hon’ble Union Minister of Health & Family University of Calcutta up to session 2003-04 and Welfare, Govt. of India. The regular activities of

43 the Institute are monitored by the Ministry of This Institute, at present conducts the AYUSH, Govt. of India, on behalf of the Governing degree course in Homoeopathy i.e., Bachelor of Body. Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery [B.H.M.S.] since 1987 and Post - Graduate course i.e. Doctor Campus of Medicine in Homoeopathy [M.D. (Hom.)] since 1998. At present PG course is offered in six National Institute of Homoeopathy is subjects viz. Organon of Medicine, Materia Medica, located in the most planned and developed area of Repertory, Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Practice of Salt Lake city of Kolkata. It is functioning in its own Medicine and Paediatrics. These courses are campus, situated on a plot of land measuring about recognized by the Central Council of 16 acres at Block-GE, Sector-III, Salt Lake, Homoeopathy. The Institute is affiliated to The Kolkata-700106. Construction of the first phase (G West Bengal University of Health Sciences, + 7) of the new Academic-cum-Library building has Kolkata for both these courses. been completed. A well-built hospital is also within the campus. The hospital has been expanded from Hospital Services its present bed strength of 100 to 250. The Institute has a Hospital consisting of For undergraduate students Boys’ hostel Out Patient and In-patient departments caters [(UG) (300 accommodation)], Girls’ hostel (112 medical services through its Hospital situated in accommodation) and an auditorium with 500 the main campus & peripheral OPD at Kalyani, with seating capacity are available in the campus. a nominal charge for investigations and other Quarters for Residential Medical Officers are also services. 306855 patients were attended in OPD at available in the campus. NIH Salt Lake Complex and 3289 patients were The residential campus of the Institute is attended in Kalyani peripheral OPD. The hospital located on a plot of land measuring about 10 acres has investigation facilities viz. Clinical Pathology, at JC block, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700098, in close Biochemistry, Radiology, Ultra-Sonography and vicinity to the main campus. An International Hostel ECG etc. The Institute has been presently with all modern facilities for accommodating providing Indoor facilities through 100 bedded students from abroad, separate PG hostels for hospitals of which 08 beds are earmarked for boys and girls along with 24 residential quarters for Surgery, and 4 for Maternity. the employees of the Institute is also available in the same campus. The Institute has an Operation Theatre. Herbal Garden stretched over land area New apparatus / instruments, such as Pulse about of 25 acres at Kalyani (about 60 km. from Oxymeter, Diatheramy, Portable X-ray and Kolkata) is maintained by the Institute, envisaged Endoscopy etc. have been introduced in the for acclimatising exotic species of plants, and to operation theatre. Orthopaedic surgery has also build a repository of authentic specimens of started. The Institute has a Labour room and medicinal plants for use by students and undertakes antenatal / post-natal care of the researchers. mother and child and also giving clinical training to the Under-graduate students. Special Administrative Activities: Many of the vacant teaching posts have been filled up. Peripheral Medical Services Following regular appointments has been made in the Institute: Every year the Institute organises a 1. Lecturer – 04 medical camp at Gangasagar Mela during Makar 2. Nurse (Grade-I) - 01 Sankranti in South 24 Parganas, District (W.B.) to 3. Physiotherapist -01 provide Homoeopathic treatment on the spot to ailing pilgrims coming from all over the country. Moreover, following contractual One peripheral OPD at Kalyani in Nadia District appointments (for 01 year only) has also been (WB) is running in full swing. made in the Institute: 1. Reader - 08 Research Activities The Research Wing of the 2. Lecturer - 03 Institute is conducting Clinical Research on the following:- Academic Activities a. Thyroid Diseases b. Psoriasis c. Spondylitis

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in the scientific information about quality, safety Library & Information Services and efficacy of Ayurveda products and developing benchmarks of Ayurvedic education, research and This division has more than 21000 healthcare for other institutions to follow, AIIA has documents (macro & micro) including rare been actively working in this direction. homoeopathy treatises. There are 1042 bound B. Objectives of AIIA: journals, 61 periodicals are subscribed regularly 1. To provide postgraduate/doctoral and post doctoral and 43 periodicals have been received as gift. It teaching, research facilities and quality patient care provides various services i.e. Documentation, services under the Ayurveda system of medicine. Reference, Referral, CAS, SDI, Document delivery, 2. To act as referral hospital and a “Centre of Internet etc. to the in-house readers. Book Bank Excellence” to set highest standards of education, service is also functioning. The department of LIS research, patient care and also function as a model also provides Information support on Homoeopathy center for international collaboration. to the Interns, PG students and the Homoeopathic 3. To act as a model institute to show strength, efficacy fraternity as a whole. and popularity of Ayurveda. The institute will be used for promoting Ayurveda in India and abroad. Other Activities 4. To provide services in specialties like Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, Vata-Vyadhi, Rasayana, Kayakalpa, Medical camp was organized during Twacha-Roga (Skin disorders), Vajikarana, Shalya Ganga Sagar Mela providing 24 hours round the Tantra, Kshara evam Anushastra Karma (Jalauka clock service. The Institute also participated in and Rakta Mokshan, Agni Karma etc.), Marma different fairs such as Chikitsa Fair organized Chikitsa, Vrikka Roga (Nephrology), Mutra roga Indian Chamber of Commerce at Kolkata, (Urology), Shalakya (Eye, ENT and Dental AROGYA Fairs at Hyderabad and Bhopal. disorders), Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantra, Bal Roga, Rog Nidan, Lifestyle and Metabolic disorders, Yoga Seminars and Workshops and Swasthavritta, Ayurveda Dietetics, Ayurveda Pharmacy, Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda and A well equipped Seminar Hall is available their application in a setup that combines the ancient for holding seminars and clinical workshops. The tradition of Ayurveda along with the advantages of different departments are conducting regular biomedicine, current management and information weekly seminars on important topics and clinical Technology tools. case presentations where the post graduate 5. To impart interdisciplinary post-graduate-doctoral trainees, Interns and faculty members take active and post-doctoral teaching, training and research in participation. Time to time special all Ayurvedic specialties and also health and hospital seminars/workshops is being conducted where management programmes. It will have all necessary some eminent teachers/homoeopaths from infrastructure to cater to secondary and tertiary level different parts of country present their views and health care facilities for diagnosis and treatment in share their experiences with the postgraduate collaboration with national and international trainees and faculty members. institutions. 6. To give highest priority to explore and explain the The Institute conducts Reorientation scientific basis of various aspects of Ayurveda Training Program in different subjects of through collaborative and inter-disciplinary research. Homoeopathy as well as CME program from time In this direction, the required infrastructure would be to time. developed with the help of various R & D institutions including CCRAS, ICMR, CSIR, NIPER and other Bulletin: The Institute publishes a quarterly national level institutes. Human resources and bulletin incorporating scientific articles infrastructure of participating institutions will be contributed by NIH faculties and students. utilized in conduction project-based research programmes on need specific clinical and drug (IX) All India Institute of Ayurveda, New studies. Delhi. (AIIA) 7. To develop model teaching tools, demonstration modules of teaching in undergraduate/Postgraduate/Doctoral and Post- A. Introduction: doctoral Ayurveda medical education in all branches Within a short duration of its establishment, All so as to demonstrate high standards of education for India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has gained wide use in Ayurvedic Institutions. national and International recognition. With an aim 8. to facilitate quality research aimed at bridging gaps 45

C. Clinical services: Standards for Ayurveda Hospitals, 2nd 1. The Institute has started clinical services Edition was reviewed. through its twelve specialty/super specialty 2. In order to finalize the curriculum for OPDs/Clinics. Panchakarma Technician Course and 2. Panchakarma therapies are available. bring uniformity throughout country, a 3. Planning for initiation of Integrated AYUSH meeting was held at AIIA on 13 Feb, 2016 Clinics has been finalized in a meeting for finalizing the MSR and syllabus of held in Institute on 28th Jan, 2016. Panchakarma Technician Training 4. Institute has provided free screening of Programme. patients for cancer on World Cancer Day and faculty members delivered health talks on various preventive aspects of cancer along with its Ayurvedic management.

D. Course structure: 1. Post Graduate Programme (MD/MS) Ayurveda in various specialties. 2. Ph.D. 3. Super Specialty Fellowship Programmes. 4. Short term training programmes viz. Panchakarma Technician Training Programme. E. Recruitment/staff strength: AIIA Building

After obtaining approval from Ministry, AIIA has made wide publicity in the newspapers for recruitment of staff against 117 posts wherein screening tests and interviews has been taken. Resultant, Faculty (11 streams of Ayurveda), Dy. Medical Superintendent are in position.

F. Student strength: MD/MS (Ay.) programme will be started in the academic session 2016-17 from October 2016. Hence status of student strength shall be provided accordingly. G. Celebration of days of National Importance: th 1. Celebration of Constitution Day (26 Nov, AIIA Building (Front view) 2015) 2. Celebration of World cancer day (4th Feb, 2016) 3. Glaucoma week (6th - 12th March, 2016)

H. Visit by foreign nationals: 1. Malaysian delegates visit (22nd Dec., 2015) 2. US delegation visit (1st March, 2016) 3. Visit of UK Parliamentary Team (14th March, 2016)

I. Miscellaneous: 1. With an objective to address the issues along with possible solutions related to NABH accreditation to the AYUSH Colleges and attached Hospitals, a meeting was held in AIIA on 13th Feb, 2016. Also, the manual on Accreditation AIIA building (Rear view)

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Meeting on initiation of Integrated AYUSH Clinics

(X) North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong

The North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH) Shillong, Meghalaya is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Website of the nd OPD waiting area at AIIA institute www.neiah.nic.in was launched on 2 June,2011.The Institute has been registered with the Registrar of Society, Govt. of Meghalaya on 23rd August, 2012. Official The institute has been established pursuant to the approval of Union Cabinet accorded in March 2008 at an initial project cost of Rs 67.51 crores which was later revised to Rs 71.81 Crore. The NEIAH campus is being developed adjacent to the campus of North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) at Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya. The Institute is mandated to contribute towards promotion of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy systems of Medicine, augment the health care facilities and affect th Celebration of Constitution Day (26 Nov, 2015) improvement of Doctor- population ratio in the entire North East India.

Once functional, the Institute will be a unique institute of its kind providing health sciences 47 education up to post graduation level along with  To conduct research on various aspects of multispeciality Hospital facility in Ayurveda and Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic systems of Homoeopathy system under one umbrella. The medicine; institute is also envisaged to contribute to Research and Development related to the subjects  To provide medical care through Ayurvedic of health care particularly Ayurveda and and Homoeopathic systems of medicine to Homoeopathy as well as development and the suffering humanity; harnessing of bio resources in North East Region.  To conduct refresher courses for Ayurvedic The institute will assume the role of a referral and Homoeopathic systems of medicine; Hospital for critical and chronic patients from  To develop, promote and propagate the various parts of North East India. Being located close to NEIGRIHMS, facility of cross - reference science and art of Ayurveda and from allopathic to Ayurveda/Homoeopathy systems Homoeopathy as the case may be and vice versa, for the benefit of patients will be available. OPD CITY CENTRE The concept plan of this Institute envisages a vast A well-equipped OPD City Centre has been expansion in near future so as to make it an established in Nongrim Hills area of Shillong which institute of intenational standard and a Centre of is easily accessible to the public. OPD offers the Excellence. Special set up for research in choice of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy to the Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology is also beneficiaries under one roof. Chambers for intended to be established to serve the need of Doctors, Pharmacists, Reception cum Registration safe drugs. Future plans include quality higher and facility for safe storage of Medicine have been education and research facilities for students from established. The Dispensaries are well equipped India and abroad. The Institute, when fucntional with sufficient stock of medicines of good quality intends to enter into collaboration with other procured mainly from Govt. Undertakings. reputed and well-established institute of national OPD is equipped with CCTV in common area for and international level as well as manufacturing security and also with computers having LAN and research establishments to undertake facility. exchange programmes and joint research projects. Right since November 2010 when OPD was Programmes for improvement of quality of teaching established in a rental building located in and continued education for medical professionals Meghalaya State Housing Financing Cooperative in the field of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy will also Society Ltd complex, popularity of this Institute has be executed. continued to grow among the local population. While the execution of infrastructural facilities at Number of patients availing medical facility is also permanent campus of NEIAH at Mawdiangdiang, increasing day by day. Presently about 110-120 Shillong, Meghalaya is in progress, the Institute is patients per day are availing the facilities of running an OPD city centre at Nongrim Hills, consultation and free medicines. Shillong and providing healthcare services to the Study reveals that the nature of ailments for general masses of Shillong and adjacent areas which individuals are availing the OPD facility are through Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic mode of predominantly Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, treatment. Spondylities, Gout, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, acid-Peptic disorder, Constipation, Skin The main aim and objectives of NEIAH, diseases, Hypothyroidism and Neurological Shillong disorders.  To provide under-graduate, post- graduate, Following activities have been undertaken so far: doctoral and post-doctoral teaching, a) Successfully organized one day programme on th research facilities and quality patient care Pharmacovigilance of Ayurveda drugs on 29 services under the Ayurvedic and October 2010. The programme conducted at Auditorium of NEHU, shillong was sponsored by Homoeopathic systems of medicine. National Pharmacovigilance Resource Centre for  To conduct experiments and develop ASU Drugs IPGT and RA, Gujarat Ayurveda patterns of teaching in under graduate and University, Jamnagar and Ministry of AYUSH, post graduate education in all branches of Govt. of India. The aim of the programme was to the Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic systems sensitize the Ayurvedic Physicians and create of medicine; awareness regarding adverse drug reaction among them.

48 b) Publication of the Institute’s annual Magazine Contractual Staff - “AYUHOM” and News Letters from time to time  One Associate Professor (Ay- since 2011 has been started Kayachikitsa) c)Sucessfully organized a National Seminar on  One Associate Professor (Ay-Sharir “Value of Rasayana Drugs along with single drug Kriya Vigyan) therapy as an Immunomodulator” The seminar  One Reader Homoeopathy (Organon conducted at NEHU Auditorium on 20th and 21st of Medicine) March 2012 was sponsored by National Medicinal  One Lecturer (Ayurveda-Samhita & Plant Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. 96 Siddhanta). participants attended the seminar. Specialists of  One Lecturer Homoeo (Case taking & various concerned areas of study delivered Repertory ) lectures and made presentations which were very  One Lecturer Homoeo- (Materia informative. Medica) d) The Institute celebrated World Homoeopathy  One Lecturer Homoeo(Allied Subject- Day on 10th April, 2016 and International Yoga day Surgery) on 21st June, 2016. e)Health Awareness and Facilitation Camps were  One Lecturer Homoeo (Physiology/Bio organized at various locations around Shillong. Chemistry)  One Lecturer Homoeo ( Allied Subject- PRESENT STATUS Pathologist/Microbiologist). The Institute is presently headed by Director who is  Six Medical Officers (Three from assisted in performing his duties by one Deputy Homoeopathy and Three from Director (Admin), One Administrative Officer (AO), Ayurveda) Contractual staff and staff engaged on outsourcing  Two Pharmacists (one each from basis. Two OPDs are in- operation one at City Ayurveda & Homoeopathy) Centre, Nongrim Hills, and one at permanent  Staffs engaged for various tasks on campus at Mawdiangdiang managed by outsourcing basis. consultants of specialised disciplines from Ayurveda and Homoeopathy streams. Achievement Report All out efforts are being made to make both the  The permanent campus of the North Hospitals fully functional in all respects at the earliest. Procurement of medical equipment, Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and furniture and other important services for smooth Homoeopathy (NEIAH) is developing at functioning of the Hospitals is in progress and Mawdiangdiang, Shillong-18, Meghalaya approval of CCIM&CCH will be completed soon adjacent to North Eastern Indira Gandhi and the process of getting affiliation of NEHU is Regional Institute of Health and Medical also in progress. Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) and the Essential Infrastructural requirements not construction work under Phase – I of the covered under Phase-I Project will be covered in Phase-II, which is under consideration. project (which includes Ayurveda We are keenly looking forward to see the Institute Teaching Block, Homeopathy Teaching fully functional and achieve the objectives of Block, Ayurveda Hospital, Homoeopathy contributing to strengthen Health Care System in Teaching Hospital & Library block) have the service of mankind. been completed. Creation of posts: A total of 112 posts have been  The official Website of NEIAH, Shillong i.e. sanctioned so far in the first phase against a nd minimum requirement of proposed 301 posts. www.neiah.nic.in was launched on 2 Recruitment for filling up of all 112 posts is June, 2011 and is being regularly updated completed, except for 36 post for which re-  The then Secretary AYUSH Sh. N Sanyal advertise is to be called shortly. visited NEIAH Shillong to review the Construction works on 24th April,2014. Present Status of Manpower of NEIAH,  On 1st June,2015, the Institute started OPD Shillong.  Director (Ayurvedic & Homoeopathic) at  Deputy Director (Admin) permanent campus i.e. at Mawdiangdiang,  One Administrative Officer Shillong (Near NEIHRIHMS) through  23 Group A post and 14 Group B posts outsourcing of manpower from a service

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provider. It is expected that from the end  A health camp was organized on 16th part of 2016 both the multi facilities (IPD) September 2016 by the Institute at Hospitals (Ayurvedic & Homoeopathic) Mawdiangdiang in the East Khasi Hills with all diagnostic & laboratory facilities District of Meghalaya to promote and will be in a position to start functioning popularize Ayurvedic & Homoeopathic from the permanent site systems of medicines.  At present, the institute is presently  e-Book of the institute has been uploaded running two OPDs ( One in rented in the institute website www.neiah.nic.in. premises at Nongrim HIlls and the other  Year wise sanction of Budget at a glance. at the permanent site of NEIAH campus at Mawdiangdiang,Shillong- 18. (Rs.in crore)  A total of 40344 patients (Ayurveda - YEAR BE(in RE 12422 and Homoeopathy – 27922) with an crore) average of 110-120 patients per day 2009-2010 6.00 6.00 visited and got benefit from both the 2010-2011 17.00 17.00 OPDs from 1st April ,2015 to 31st March 2011-2012 19.00 19.00 2012-2013 26.54 26.54 2016. Patients have been provided with 2013-2014 24.00 19.88 free medicine as per availability. 2014-2015 24.00 1.50  A total of 21,519 patients visited the OPDs 2015-2016 14.00 8.00 w.e.f. 1st April 2016 to 31th August, 2016 in 2016-2017 9.00 9 .00 both Ayurveda and Homoeopathy treatment.  Medical Equipment’s, Furniture and (XI)NORTH EASTERN INSTITUTE OF Signage have been partly installed. The FOLK MEDICINE (NEIFM), PASIGHAT remaining facilities are in the process of being procured.  The Institute’s Library has been fully set The North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine up with Books/ Periodicals of Modern (NEIFM) is a National Institute, under the Ministry Medical books, Ayurveda and of AYUSH, Government of India. It is being Homoeopathy . developed as a Centre of Excellence and apex  Steps are being taken to start both research centre for all aspects of Folk Medicine Ayurvedic & Homoeopathic Colleges from knowledge with linkages and collaborations with the academic session 2016-2017. The other research institutions. It is located at Pasighat, Ministry of AYUSH has granted permission for starting of both the colleges. East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh. It is headed by a Director with supporting staff. The  The Institute has approached North northeastern region of India, comprising the states Eastern Hills University (NEHU) a Central of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, University, Shillong, for granting affiliation Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and to the Institute. North Eastern Hills Tripura, endowed with a rich biodiversity of flora University First Inspection team visited and fauna, has a rich and vast heritage of NEIAH Shillong on 15 October 2014. Final traditional folk medicine practices, remedies and inspection was conducted on 19th therapies. The aims and objectives of the NEIFM September 2016 by an expert committee are to survey, document and validate folk medicine of the University comprising 5 practices, remedies and therapies prevalent in the members.Hopefully affliation will be region, with a view to revitalize, promote and accorded soon harness these local health traditions. The NEIFM will create an interface between traditional/folk medicine practitioners and research institutions to  The institute has published three issues of enable proper understanding of folk medicine. It Annual Magazine namely “AYUHOM”. The will help to upgrade the skills and build and fourth issue will be published shortly. 50 enhance capacities of traditional/folk medicine 4. Budget practitioners, while protecting their intellectual property rights. Where feasible, validated folk (Rs in Crore) medicine practices will be integrated into the mainstream healthcare system, and made HEAD PLAN NON- TOTAL available for the public at the primary healthcare PLAN level. The Institute has been registered as Society Budget 6.00 0.00 6.00 with the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh under Estimate 2016- Societies Registration Act,1860. 17 Revised 7.45 0.00 7.45 Estimate 2016- 2. Infrastructure 17 Actual 0.65 0.00 0.65 st The works taken up in the 1 phase were Expenditure the Construction of Institute building alongwith Hospital block and Guest House covering a plinth area of 40,000 sq.ft and 2100 sq.ft respectively through HLL Lifecare Ltd. An ethno-medicinal G. STANDARDISATION OF ASU & H DRUGS: plants Garden is being developed within the 40 acre complex. Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Ghaziabad 3. Achievements Laying down the Pharmacopoeial standards (i) The construction works of NEIFM building is for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy completed. The procurement process of medicine, both for single and compound drugs, is Equipments & Furniture is in last stage. The essential, as Pharmacopoeial standards are work of Boundary wall is complete. The work important and are mandatory for the of Overhead water tank in Garden, Security implementation of the drug testing provisions under Rest Room etc. are in progress. The NEIFM the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules office alongwith OPD has been shifted to the new building. there under. These standards are also essential to check samples of drugs available in the market for (ii) The Institute is running an OPD with an their safety and efficacy. Government of India has Ayurvedic Doctor and 3 folk medicine been working on the task of developing practitioners, with an average of 25-30 Pharmacopoeial standards through patients per day. Total 2341 Nos. patients Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & have been treated upto September,2016. Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) by preparing official (iv) Some posts of various capacity have been Formularies and Pharmacopoeias of Ayurveda, created and recruitment process is in Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs so as to progress. evolve uniform standards for preparation of drugs and to prescribe working standards for single drugs (v) Proposal for Phase-II for const. of as well as compound formulations in the respective Residential complex has been submitted to system. Standards for around 40% of the raw the Govt. materials and around 15% of formulations have been published.

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Technical Advisory Board (ASUDTAB) and their quality standards and to ensure quality Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani Drugs Consultative and safety of ASU & H medicine; Committee (ASUDCC). Besides, Pharmacopoeial  To nurture and promote awareness of quality Laboratory for Indian Medicine (PLIM) and in ASU drugs formulations, Homoeopathic Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory (HPL) Pharmacopeia as well as Homoeopathic are Standard-setting-cum-Drug-Testing- Pharmaceutical Codex and drug research on Laboratories at National level functioning at ASU & H products and publish regularly or at Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh). suitable intervals or other related scientific information as authorized under the rules and (i) Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian procedures of the Commission; Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H)  Exchange information and interact with expert The Pharmacopoeia Commission for committees of the World Health Organization Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) is an and other international bodies with a view to autonomous organization under the Ministry of harmonize and develop the ASU & H AYUSH, Govt. of India under Societies pharmacopoeial standards to make those Registration Act, 1860. The Commission is based internationally acceptable; at Ghaziabad and is an umbrella organization for  Arranging studies either under its own Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Committee (APC), auspices or through collaboration with other Siddha Pharmacopoeia Committee (SPC), Unani institution to develop standards and quality Pharmacopoeia Committee (UPC) and specifications for identity, purity and strength Homoeopathy Pharmacopoeia Committee (HPC) of raw materials and compound formulations with Pharmacopoeial Laboratory for Indian and to develop SOPs for the process of Medicine (PLIM) and Homoeopathic manufacture included or to be included in the Pharmacopoeial Laboratory (HPL) as its Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy permanent supporting structures. Aims and Pharmacopoeia/formulary and its addenda or Objectives of the commission are as under: supplementary compendia or other authorized publications;  Publication and revision of the Ayurvedic,  Maintain National repository of authentic Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy reference raw materials used in the Pharmacopoeia of India at suitable intervals manufacture of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and and of such addenda or supplementary Homeopathy medicine for the purpose of compendia during the intervening periods as reference and supply of reference standards may be deemed necessary; releasing the to the stake holders at a price; publications for public use from a date when they are to become official.  To assign responsibilities described for PLIM and HPL under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act.  Publication and revision of the Ayurvedic, Siddha & Unani Formulary of India,  Generate and maintain repository of chemical Homoeopathic Pharmacopeia as well as reference marker compounds of the plants or Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Codex at other ingredients used in standardizing regular intervals with a view to make it an Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy authentic source of information on rational medicine and supply them as reference combination and use of medicine including standards to the stake holders on price; their methods of preparation, therapeutic  Furtherance of the provision of Chapter IVA of indications, adverse reactions, Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940 in case of ASU contraindications, drug interaction and similar drugs & 4A of Schedule II of Drugs & issues concerning Indian medicine for safe Cosmetics Act in case of Homeopathy use in humans and animals Identification of medicine and rules there under related to ASU ASU formulations and Homoeopathic drugs and Homeopathy medicine respectively; Pharmacopeia as well as Homeopathic  Acting as a coordinating center for analytical Pharmaceutical Codex with a view to develop laboratories, industry and academia by encouraging exchange of scientific and 52

technical information and staff and by Laboratory for Indian Medicine (PLIM) are as undertaking sponsored funded research as under: well as consultancy projects;  Pharmacopoeial standardization of single  Organizing national/international symposia, drugs and compound formulations to be seminars, meeting and conferences in incorporated in Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha selected areas from time to time and to Pharmacopoeias provide updated regular training to the  Validation of Pharmacopoeial standards, done regulatory authorities and stake holders. elsewhere, for updation of standards. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part-I  Analysis of survey, official and legal samples consists of nine volumes which include received from Drug Control Authorities monographs on single drugs, Minerals & Metals,  Central Drugs laboratory for Ayurveda, Unani Aqueous & Hydroalcoholic extracts. Part-II of the and Sidda drugs under the provisions of the Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia consists of three volumes Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 comprising monographs on compound  Collection of genuine crude drug samples formulations. Three parts of Ayurvedic Formulary from different Agro-climatic zones of the of India and supporting Pharmacopoeial country for Pharmacopoeial standardization publications viz. two Thin Layer Chromatographic  Development maintenance of medicinal plants (TLC) atlases and two atlases for Macro and Garden of Pharmacopoeial drugs. Microscopy of Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeial Drugs  Preservation of authentic specimen of drugs have also been published so far. Unani and medicinal plants in museum and Pharmacopoeia of India, Part-I consists of six herbarium for reference volumes which include monographs on single  Availability and repository of Botanical and drugs. Part-II of the Unani Pharmacopeia consists Phytochemical reference standards of two volumes comprising monographs on  R & D work on Pharmacopoeial and quality compound formulations. Six parts of National control thrust areas Formulary of Unani Medicine have also been  Training Programmes for Drugs published so far. Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India, Inspectors/Drug Analysts and analysts Part-I consists of two volumes which include working in ASU pharmaceutical industry monographs on single drugs. Two parts of Siddha Formulary of India have also been published so far. The PLIM has a Museum & Herbarium Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India consists of housing 950 herbarium specimens and more than ten volumes comprising monographs on single 2000 exhibits of raw material used in the Ayurveda, drugs of plant, animal, mineral, chemical, Unani and Siddha formulations. The laboratory microbiological etc. origin. also imparts training to Drug Control Authorities and Quality Control Personnel from Government (ii) Pharmacopoeial Laboratory for Indian laboratories and private manufacturers. Medicine (PLIM) (iii) Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory Pharmacopoeial Laboratory for Indian (HPL) Medicine (PLIM), Ghaziabad is a subordinate office of the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. The Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory laboratory was established in the year 1970 as a (HPL), Ghaziabad was established in 1975, as a Pharmacopoeial Standards Setting Cum Drugs National Laboratory for the purpose of laying down Testing Laboratory at National Level for Indian standards and testing for identity, purity and quality Medicines which includes drugs of Ayurveda, of Homoeopathic medicines (website: Unani and Siddha systems (Website: www.hplism.org.). The Laboratory also functions www.plimism.nic.in). The laboratory is also notified as a Central Drugs Laboratory for the testing of as Central Drugs Laboratory for Ayurveda, Unani Homoeopathic Medicines under Rule 3A for the and Siddha drug testing and quality control. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The Department of main objectives of establishing Pharmacopoeial Science and Technology has recognized HPL as a

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Scientific and Technological Institution. The main Administrative Control of the ministry of AYUSH, objectives of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Govt. of India. IMPCL a Govt. Of India Enterprise Laboratory are as under: (CPSE), having 98.01% shares of Govt. of India and 1.99% shares of Uttrakhand state Govt.  Laying down of standards for identity and through Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd; was purity of Homoeopathic Drugs and finding out incorporated on 12.07.1978. It is situated in the indigenous substitutes for foreign drugs picturesque valley of Kumaon hills, at Mohan near the famous Jim Corbett National Park on the bank  Verification of Pharmacopoeial standards, of Kosi river with abundance of medicinal & done elsewhere, for adoption or improvement aromatic plants. or updation of standards The company is schedule D, Mini-Rana” category-  Testing of samples of Homoeopathic Drugs, II, GMP & ISO 9001:2208 certified Central Public referred by Drugs Control Authorities, Port Sector Undertaking. IMPCL had acquired 38 acres Authorities, State Government etc., for identity land on lease at Mohan including 15 acre land for Medicinal garden. and quality under different provisions of Drugs

and cosmetics act and rules The Commercial Production was started by the  Maintaining medical plants garden with Company on June, 1983 with very old 16 shed by preference to plants used in Homoeopathy few manpower in a domestic tradition way. IMPCl along with cultivation and introduction of has gradually developed with time & have become medicinal plants to reputed name for manufacture authentic Ayurveda and Unani medicines. IMPCL has  Survey and collection of samples of obtained Govt. approval for their In-house Lab Homoeopathic Drugs for verification of quality “AYUSH Drug Testing Laboratory” for carrying and adulteration trends of drugs marketed testing of ASU drugs & Raw materials under Drug  Survey and collection of Medicinal Plants & cosmetic Act.  Imparting orientation in methods of IMPCL Mandate standardization, identification and testing of

Homoeopathic Drugs and application of IMPCL established for Manufacturing various provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act authentic and efficacious Classical Ayurvedic and to all India State/Central Government Drug Unani medicines to cater the need of C.G.H.S, Authorities, Drug Authorities, Drug Inspectors, State Government hospitals/dispensaries, various Drugs Analysts Pharmacists etc. research councils & National institutions, National campaigns/Programme like NAM  Facilitates exposure visits of the laboratory to

the students of Homoeopathy Colleges to Vision familiarize the working of the laboratory To become the best Ayurvedic and Unani A small herbarium and museum of medicinal Medicines manufacturing company in India and plants and an experimental garden of medicinal contribute to health care through excellence in plants including some rare and very important performance, total customer satisfaction and exotic plants are being maintained for the purpose improved technologies. of standards reference material so as to utilize for verification and comparative studies of standards. MISSION The Laboratory also maintains a seed bank of Make available authentic, classical Ayurvedic and important exotic homoeopathic medical plants. Unani Medicines and enhance capacity portfolio Standards worked out of Homoeopathic Drugs by covering Nutraceuticals, Health Supplements and the laboratory are published in the Homoeopathic Cosmetics based on Herbals Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI) OBJECTIVES (iv) Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL), Mohan . TO BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT AND (Almora): GROWING PUBLIC SECTOR ENTERPRISE PRESERVING TRADITION WITH RIGHT Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical MIX OF MODERNITY. Corporation Limited (IMPCL) comes under the 54

. TO PRODUCE AUTHENTIC ISM  MEDICINES UTILISED BY CENTRAL/STATE PRODUCTS OF WORLD CLASS QUALITY. GOVERNMENT, COUNCILS &RESEARCH . OFFER WIDE RANGE OF EXCLUSIVE INSTITUTIONS. MEDICINES of IMPCL ARE PRODUCTS TO INCLUDE HEALTH AUTHENTICATED BY VARIOUS SUPPLEMENTS, NEUTRACEUTICALS AND COSMETICS BASED ON HERBALS. GOVERNMENT COUNCILS AND RESEARCH . TO SERVE ISM PROFESSION INSTITUTIONS. EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY HR CONTRIBUTING TO HEALTH CARE SECTOR. IMPCL having Workforce 131. Upto 350 (Approx) . TO BECOME A POINT OF REFERENCE Out sourced daily worker through contractors FOR AYUSH PRODUCTS CONTINUOUSLY including highly qualified & well experienced STRIVING TO BE AN IDEAL Technical Staff.The Company had given MANUFACTURING UNIT. employment maximum to Local peoples. Around 120 employees out of total strength are from local IMPCL product Profile area and surrounding hills. Currently IMPCL having manufacturing licnece of 656 Classical Ayurvedic & Proprietary & 332 Unani CSR Medicines which almost cover entire range of Essential Drug List, Published by the Govt of India. Besides, purchases through open tender, the Company is purchasing raw material, Cow dung Performance: cack, Earthen Pot, Cow’s Urine etc. locally for the IMPCL is supplying Ayurvedic & Unani medicines development and up-liftment of living standard of to all over India. The MOU target for the 2016-17 is villagers. Rs 50 Crore. The Production and sales Company has continuously followed the Corporate performance for the last five years is as under Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines issued by the Departments of Public Enterprises (DPEs). the PERFORMANCE FOR LAST FIVE YEARS Company had various initiated CSR activities as

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PRODUCTS UCTIO N 14.30 18.81 24.72 21.41 23.04  MULTI-SECTIONAL ASU DRUGS MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITH STRONG

TECHNICAL BASE  WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS, SUPERVISED BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED SALES EXPERT TECHNICAL TEAM PRODUCTS 24.90 29.66 36.52 32.02 36.30 per guidelines of DPE specially in the STRICTLY ADHERE TO TRADITIONAL Development of Medicinal plant garden/Nursery, PHARMACOPOEIAL STANDARDS AS PER and also support for conservation, Cultivation & CLASSICAL TEXTS. propagation of medicinal plants.  WELL EQUIPPET IN-HOUSE LAB “AYUSH DTL”(GOVT. APPROVED). HERE Modernization Project: STRINGENT QUALITY ASSURANCE MEASURES ENSURED. For strengthening of ISM & to cope up future demand of ASU medicines, Dept of AYUSH has  COMPLIANCE OF AYUSH SAFETY PROFILE approved DPR for its modernization. During the AND SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION OF year 2011-12, the Government of India through the PHARMACOPOEAL STANDARDS. Dept. Of AYUSH has release total of Rs. 34 Crore

55 and Rs. 3.08 released again during the year 2015- ASU & H products and publish regularly or at 16 hence total amount of Rs. 37.08 has been suitable intervals or other related scientific released by Government of India through Dept. Of information as authorized under the rules and AYUSH for modernization by way of equity as procedures of the Commission; investment in the company for IIIrd phase  Exchange information and interact with expert Modernization/renovation to achieve committees of the World Health Organization WHO/International GMP certification. The and other international bodies with a view to automation & modernization of infrastructure is harmonize and develop the ASU & H going on. The plant capacity is going to be pharmacopoeial standards to make those enhance at least by 8-10 times form the current internationally acceptable; capacity.  Arranging studies either under its own auspices or through collaboration with other Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & institution to develop standards and quality Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) specifications for identity, purity and strength of raw materials and compound formulations and The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian to develop SOPs for the process of Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) is formed an manufacture included or to be included in the autonomous organization under the Ministry of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy AYUSH, Govt. of India under Societies Pharmacopoeia/formulary and its addenda or Registration Act, 1860. The Commission is based supplementary compendia or other authorized at Ghaziabad and is an umbrella organization for publications; Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Committee (APC),  Maintain National repository of authentic Siddha Pharmacopoeia Committee (SPC), Unani reference raw materials used in the Pharmacopoeia Committee (UPC) and manufacture of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy Pharmacopoeia Committee (HPC). Homeopathy medicine for the purpose of reference and supply of reference standards to Aims and Objectives of the commission are as the stake holders at a price; under:  To assign responsibilities described for PLIM  Publication and revision of the Ayurvedic, and HPL under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act. Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy  Generate and maintain repository of chemical Pharmacopoeia of India at suitable intervals reference marker compounds of the plants or and of such addenda or supplementary other ingredients used in standardizing compendia during the intervening periods as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy may be deemed necessary; releasing the medicine and supply them as reference publications for public use from a date when standards to the stake holders on price; they are to become official.  Furtherance of the provision of Chapter IVA of  Publication and revision of the Ayurvedic, Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940 in case of ASU Siddha & Unani Formulary of India, drugs & 4A of Schedule II of Drugs & Homoeopathic Pharmacopeia as well as Cosmetics Act in case of Homeopathy Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Codex at medicine and rules there under related to ASU regular intervals with a view to make it an drugs and Homeopathy medicine respectively; authentic source of information on rational  Acting as a coordinating center for analytical combination and use of medicine including laboratories, industry and academia by their methods of preparation, therapeutic encouraging exchange of scientific and indications, adverse reactions, contra- technical information and staff and by indications, drug interaction and similar issues undertaking sponsored funded research as concerning Indian medicine for safe use in well as consultancy projects; humans and animals Identification of ASU  Organizing national/international symposia, formulations and Homoeopathic Pharmacopeia seminars, meeting and conferences in selected as well as Homeopathic Pharmaceutical Codex areas from time to time and to provide updated with a view to develop their quality standards regular training to the regulatory authorities and to ensure quality and safety of ASU & H and stake holders. medicine;

 To nurture and promote awareness of quality Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part-I consists in ASU drugs formulations, Homoeopathic of eight volumes which include monographs on Pharmacopeia as well as Homoeopathic single drugs, Minerals & Metals, Aqueous & Pharmaceutical Codex and drug research on Hydroalcoholic extracts. Part-II of the Ayurvedic

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Pharmacopeia consists of three volumes The Ministry of AYUSH has implemented a comprising monographs on compound component during 2011-12 in the existing scheme formulations. Three parts of Ayurvedic Formulary of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Development of of India and supporting Pharmacopoeial AYUSH hospitals & dispensaries for providing publications viz. one TLC atlas and two atlases for financial assistance for setting up of 50 bedded macroscopy and microscopy of Ayurvedic integrated AYUSH hospitals in Tripura, Mizoram, Pharmacopoeial Drugs have also been published Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir & so far. Uttarakhand and 10 bedded integrated AYUSH Unani Pharmacopoeia of India, Part-I hospitals in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim consists of six volumes which include monographs and Arunachal Pradesh. on single drugs. Part-II of the Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia consists of two volumes comprising monographs on compound formulations. Six parts of National Formulary of Unani Medicine have also been published so far. Sidhha Pharmacopoeia of India, Part-I consists of two volumes which include monographs on single drugs. Two parts of Siddha Formulary of India have also been published so far. Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India consists of nine volumes comprising monographs on single drugs of plant, animal, mineral etc. origin.

H. AYUSH SERVICES IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY:

Providing cost effective AYUSH services, with a universal access is one of the strategies to improve the quality and outreach of Health of Care Services. The National Policy on Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy, 2002 envisaged integration of AYUSH Systems into the health care delivery system and the national health programme ensuring optimal use of the infrastructure of hospitals, dispensaries and physicians.

Within the communities in India, AYUSH systems have been an age old tradition with wide acceptance which can play an important role in the prevention and mitigation of diseases. There is a need for service integration by providing the best and unique from each system to patients as a complementary therapy and an alternative choice of treatment. There is an important role for the AYUSH practitioners in the delivery of health services.

Under Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensary Grant-in-aid is being provided to the States for co- location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centre (PHC ), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs) as well as for up gradation of Stand-alone AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries.

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