The Government has considered setting up a structured central regulatory regime for AYUSH drugs. In this regard, the current proposal is to have a vertical structure for AYUSH in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). As of now, the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules have exclusive provisions for AYUSH drugs, which are enforced by the State Governments.
For regulating the practice of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, the Government has established Central Council of Indian Medicine and Central Council of Homoeopathy under the provisions of Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 and the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 respectively.
What is AYUSH
- The Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy, abbreviated as AYUSH.
- AYUSH is a governmental body in India purposed with developing education and research in the above fields.
- Ayush is also a common Hindu given name, derived from Sanskrit, meaning “Long-life”.
- AYUSH operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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