Section 11 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020
- (1)The Central Government shall, by notification, constitute an advisory body to be known as the Advisory Council for Indian System of Medicine.
- (2)The Council shall consist of a Chairperson and the following members, namely:--
- (a)the Chairperson of the Commission shall be the ex officio Chairperson of the Council;
- (b)every Member of the Commission shall be ex officio member of the Council;
- (c)one member, to represent each State, who is the Vice-Chancellor of a University in that State, possessing qualifications in the Indian System of medicine, to be nominated by that State Government, and one member to represent each Union territory, who is the Vice-chancellor of a University in that Union territory, possessing qualifications in the Indian System of Medicine, to be nominated by the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Government of India: Provided that where the Vice-Chancellor possessing qualifications in the Indian System of Medicine is not available, a Dean or a Head of Faculty possessing qualifications in the Indian System of Medicine shall be nominated;
- (d)one member to represent each State and each Union territory from amongst elected members of the State Medical Council of Indian System of Medicine, to be nominated by that State Medical Council;
- (e)the Chairman, University Grants Commission;
- (f)the Director, National Assessment and Accreditation Council;
- (g)four Members to be nominated by the Central Government from amongst persons holding the post of Director in the Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian Institutes of Management and the Indian Institutes of Science.
Summary
- The Central Government creates an Advisory Council for Indian System of Medicine.
- The Chairperson of the Commission also serves as the Chairperson of this Council.
- All members of the Commission are automatically members of the Council.
- Every State and Union Territory is represented by a University Vice-Chancellor or a senior Dean/Faculty head.
- Each State Medical Council also nominates one of its elected members to the Council.
- The Council includes high-level education officials like the Chairman of the UGC and the Director of NAAC.
- Four experts from the top technology, management, and science institutes (IITs, IIMs, and IISc) are also nominated by the government.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is the head of the Advisory Council?
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine is the ex officio Chairperson of the Council.
2. Is there representation for every State in India on this Council?
Yes, every State and Union Territory has a representative through a University Vice-Chancellor (or Dean) and through their State Medical Council.
3. Do people from modern science and management have a say in this Council?
Yes, the law includes directors from IITs, IIMs, and the Indian Institute of Science to provide their expertise.
4. Is a "member" of the Commission also a member of the Council?
Yes, every Member of the Commission is an ex officio member of the Advisory Council.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, who serves as the Chairperson of the Advisory Council?
Q2.Under Section 11 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, who is nominated to represent each State if a Vice-Chancellor with Indian System of Medicine qualifications is not available?
Q3.According to Section 11 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, how many members are nominated by the Central Government from IITs, IIMs, and the Indian Institute of Science?
Q4.Under Section 11 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, which of these officials is an ex officio member of the Council?