Question : Alternative System of Medicine

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

(a) the number of students across the country including Chhattisgarh who have done three-year medical course in Alternative System of Medicine;

(b) whether the Government has given recognition to the said course;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government is formulating any scheme to utilize the knowledge of such students in hospitals where there is a shortage of doctors; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE(IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)


(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House



STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 261* FOR 5TH JANUARY, 2018

(a) to (c): There is no such three-year medical course in Alternative System of Medicine recognized by the Central Government anywhere in the country including Chattisgarh.

The Central Government has recognised the Allopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha , Sowa-rigpa and Homoeopathy systems of medicine. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare deals with the allopathy system of medicine and Ministry of AYUSH deals with Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy systems of medicine. The Central Government grants recognition for courses related to the recognized systems of medicine only.

(d) and (e) The question does not arise.


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