Question : AYUSH Treatment for COVID-19

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH) be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Indian Medical Association has expressed concerns about issuing AYUSH treatment protocol for COVID-19 treatment including alternative modes of treatment;

(b) if so, the details thereof including the basis of anecdotal evidence and individual subjective experiences, if any; and

(c) the other grounds which were taken into consideration before implementing the AYUSH treatment protocol?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)
(a): National Medical Commission (NMC) has informed that they have not received any such concern from India Medical Association about issuing AYUSH treatment protocol for COVID-19 treatment including alternative modes of treatment.

(b) & (c): In view of (a) above, the questions do not arise.