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National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Understanding the institutional framework for regulating traditional medicine, ensuring quality in AYUSH education, and addressing governance challenges in the health sector.

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020. It serves as the apex regulatory body for education and practice of the Indian Systems of Medicine (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy) in India, replacing the erstwhile Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM).

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Establishment

Statutory body under NCISM Act, 2020

Parent Ministry

Ministry of AYUSH

Mandate

Regulates education and practice of Indian Systems of Medicine

Predecessor

Replaced Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaGovernance in Health Sector
Conceptual areaTraditional Medicine Systems

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of AyushParent ministry
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • Apex statutory body for AYUSH education and practice.
  • Established by NCISM Act, 2020, under Ministry of AYUSH.
  • Replaced CCIM, aims to ensure quality and ethical standards.
  • Empowered to take action against malpractices like 'on-paper teachers'.
  • Crucial for maintaining public trust in traditional medicine.

Elimination traps

Constitutional vs statutory — NCISM is a statutory body, established by an Act of Parliament, not a constitutional body.

Check if created by Constitution or by Parliament.

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Topic timeline

Governance in Health SectorTraditional Medicine Systems
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Consider the following statements 1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. 2. The Food Safety and ...

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12 Sep 2026 · NCISM is the apex statutory body under the Ministry of AYUSH, regulating AYUSH education and practice to ensure quality and ethical standards in traditional Indian medicine systems.

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2018·Environment & Ecology
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2022·Social Issues & Schemes
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With reference to the "Tea Board" in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Tea Board is a statutory body. 2. It is a regulatory body attached to t...

2022·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedul...

2017·Indian Polity
Solve

The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises...

2024·Indian Polity
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Consider the following statements : 1. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India. 2...

2019·Economy
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