Can BAMS Doctors Issue Medical & Fitness Certificates?
A Landmark Win for AYUSH: NCISM Mandates Air India to Accept Medical Certificates from BAMS/BUMS Doctors The landscape of healthcare in India is shifting toward true integration! A recent official notification from the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has sent waves through the medical community. What happened? The NCISM has issued a formal directive to the Chairman of Air India , clarifying that practitioners of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa Rigpa (BAMS/BUMS/BSMS/BSRMS) are legally authorized to sign and authenticate medical or physical fitness certificates. Why this matters: For too long, AYUSH practitioners faced hurdles in having their professional authority recognized by corporate entities. This directive, backed by the NCISM Act 2020 and a recent Calcutta High Court order , reaffirms that a "duly qualified medical practitioner" includes those from the Indian System of Medicine. This isn’t just about a certificate; it’s about ...