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Can BAMS Doctors Issue Medical & Fitness Certificates?

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  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 ...

Government-Regulated AYUSH Medical Stores are Coming!

  In a landmark move for the traditional Indian medicine sector, the Union Minister of State for AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav, has announced that India will soon launch its first ever government regulated AYUSH medical stores. For followers of Brijwasi Ayurveda , this marks a significant shift toward making authentic Ayurvedic medicines accessible and affordable for everyone. Affordability Meets Authenticity The primary goal of these dedicated AYUSH centers is to ensure that patients can purchase high quality treatments at regulated rates. Minister Jadhav highlighted that since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a massive surge in public interest toward Ayurveda and other traditional systems. However, this popularity has also led to challenges, such as the emergence of substandard or counterfeit products and high price points from private suppliers. Expanding the AYUSH Infrastructure The government's vision goes beyond just retail stores. Plans are currently underway to: • Launc...