SECRETARY Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) Government of India New Delhi

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1 Overview The Depratment of Indian systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy established in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in March, 1995 was renamed as Deptt. of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in November, The Deptt continued to make steady progress during the year Emphasis was laid on implementing the schemes which address the thrust areas identified by the Department like upgradation of educational standards, quality control and standardisation of drugs, improving the availability of raw material, time-bound research and building awareness about the efficacy of the systems domestically and internationally. The involvement of AYUSH in the national health care delivery system including Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) was also given a thrust in keeping with the strategies laid out in National Policy on ISM&H The Plan and Non-Plan budget of Deptt of AYUSH during the year stood at Rs.145 crores and Rs crores respectively and was almost fully utilised on various developmental schemes of the Department. The overall allocation for the 10th Five Year Plan stands at Rs crores. A lumpsum grant of Rs lakhs was utilized for North-East states and Sikkim. 3. The Department attaches priority to help maintain standards of education. Efforts were made to strengthen the existing national institutes to set up established patterns of teaching and clinical practice of the different systems. The Department continued to emphasise the need to prevent the mushroom growth of sub-standard colleges and sought the active involvement of the regulatory Councils and State Governments to achieve this. To check further deterioration the Department has amended Indian Medicine Central Council Act 1970 and the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 in December, Now permission of the Central Govt. would be required for starting new colleges, increase in seats and starting higher or new courses of study. Regulations and the schematic procedure to be followed in this regared in case of Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Colleges have been notified in the official gazette on 15th March Standardisation of drugs and quality control continued to receive focussed attention. A sum of Rs crores was sanctioned to 21 AYUSH Drug Testing Laboratories for improving their infrastructure and quality control facilities and 37 AYUSH State Pharmacies for establishing Good Manufacturing Practices. 5. "Ayurvedic Formulary of India" (second revised English edition), containing 444 Ayurvedic formulations, was published by this Deptt. and released by the Union Minister for Health & F.W. 6. The Deptt took serious initiatives for integrating AYUSH with the modern medicine. With the co-operation of the Defence Ministry an Ayurvedic clinic was established in Army Base Hospital, New Delhi on and another is being established at Southern Army Command Hospital at Pune. 7. The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) project (first phase) formally launched in March 2002 has been completed and a CD containing 36,000 Ayurvedic formulations was released in October Second phase of the project will take about two years to complete. The Library will make available medicinal use of plants used in Ayurveda, described singly or in combination and already in the public domain, in patent compatible format. This has been done with a view to forestall the grant of patents for claims on intellectual properties, which are neither inventions nor discoveries. It is a novel approach and has been supported by the World Intellectual Property Organisation. First phase of TKDL in Unani and Siddha has been initiated. 8. The Centrally sponsored Scheme for "Development of Institutions has been revised. Under the component of Development of AYUSH UG colleges, financial assistance of Rs lakhs has been sanctioned to 25 colleges during the financial year. Under the component of assistance to PG Medical Education, financial assistance of Rs lakhs has been provided to two PG Medical Institutions. Financial assistance of Rs lakhs was released to forty-two colleges for conducting 95 Reorientation Training and continuing Medical Education (CME) programme during An amount of Rs lakhs has been provided for fourteen teaching hospitals during for Renovation and Strengthening of infrastructure. For upgradation of academic institutes to 209

2 the status of State Model Institutes of Ayurveda/Siddha/ Unani/Homoeopathy, a sum of Rs lakhs has been sanctioned for eight colleges during The scheme for Extra Mural Research in AYUSH has also been revised specifying priority areas of research. Its main objective is to hold clinical trials to build up scientific evidence about efficacy claims being made in respect of AYUSH medicines. It also aims at validation of relevant and promising practices and skills of traditional health practitioners for public benefit as well as retrieval and revival of rare classical literature and to conduct research on historical aspects of AYUSH. 9. The Medicinal Plants Board set up and operationalized to coordinate all aspects related to the development of the medicinal plants sector forged ahead. During the year , the proposals on cultivation with buy-back arrangements were given special preference in order to ensure quality raw material with assured market mechanism. During the year, 67 projects on promotional schemes and 683 projects on cultivation (contract farming) were sanctioned. Total expenditure incurred by the Board was Rs lakhs. State Medicinal Plants Boards, on the lines of the National Medicinal Plants Board, with similar objectives and functions have been set up in 30 States. 10. The upgradation of the Apex Pharmacopoeial Laboratory for Indian Medicine (Ayurveda, Unani & Siddha) and another Laboratory for Homoeopathy Medicine (PLIM & HPL) is going on. Construction of the new complex for the two laboratories, started in 2003, at an estimated cost of Rs crores is nearing completion. 11. First phase of the building of the National Institute of Unani Medicine at Bangalore was completed and inaugurated by HFM on 20th December, The project for establishment of a National Institute of Siddha at Chennai for imparting PG teaching and conducting research approved at a total cost of Rs. 47 crore is making steady progress. The first UG Degree Course is scheduled to start in July, The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) continued to impart one-year diploma course in Yoga. A decision has been taken to develop MDNIY, New Delhi, into a state-of-the-art Yoga & Meditation centre at Ashok Road. Construction was started in April 2003 at an estimated cost of Rs.9.00 crores and is at an advanced stage of completion. The post of Director has been upgraded and three posts at senior level created to provide necessary direction and expertise for making it a centre of excellence for yoga and meditation. 13. The proposal to set up an All India Institute of Ayurveda (National Ayurvedic Hospital) at Sarita Vihar, New Delhi has been approved and land for the same has been acquired. Apart from imparting PG education and conducting research in Ayurveda, the Institute will also have a 500 bedded referral hospital. The foundation stone laying ceremony was performed by the Hon'ble Vice-President of India, Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on 14th February 2004 in the presence of Health & Family welfare Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj and other dignitaries. 14. Like previous years, the Department of AYUSH organised the Comprehensive Exhibition "Arogya 2003" from 25th-29th September, 2003 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, in collaboration with ITPO. Involvement and participation of AYUSH Drug Industries, manufacturers of equipment used in AYUSH, Publishers and other stake holders made the participation broad based. Lectures by eminent experts and free medical check up by physicians of each system and sale of AYUSH products were other attractions. The Department participated through its 4 Research Councils, 2 Laboratories, Manufacturing Units and National Institutes. Live Yoga demonstrations and distribution of Naturopathy foods added lustre to the event. 15. The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare led a delegation to Geneva in May 2003 to attend the World Health Assembly. An Exhibition-cum-Presentation was organised on Ayurveda and Yoga demonstration, followed by a reception for Health Ministers of various countries. HFM attended the Session on Traditional Medicine on 26th May, 2003, when the agenda to consider adoption of the draft resolution for endorsing WHO strategy and its main objectives of framing policies to promote safety and quality of traditional medicines, their increased access and affordability and to promote their rational use came up for discussion. HFM observed that systems like Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani which are regulated by an Act of Parliament are taught institutionally and Yoga which is taught in universities should be accorded a separate category or should have specific mention in the resolution. 16. An Indo-US workshop was held in October 2003 to discuss collaborative research projects between the two countries. This is expected to open new vistas for scientific exploration of Ayurvedic knowledge in certain areas. 17. The first Conference of SAARC Health Ministers was organised on 14th and 15th November, 2003 at which one full day was devoted to deliberations on traditional medicine. Three major issues discussed were (a) National Policy/programmes (b) Quality Control, Standardisation of 210

3 drugs and IPR related issues of drugs, and (c) Mainstreaming of traditional systems of medicine in National Health Care Programme and Delivery systems. 18. The officers of the Department participated in various conferences, workshops and seminars organised by the Department as well as by other organisations relating to AYUSH in India and abroad. Secretary (AYUSH) visited Armenia and Georgia in June 2003, adding a new dimension to our bilateral relations with these countries. As a result of the visit Ayurveda professors will be able to teach and practice in Armenia and Georgia. Proposal to include BHU and Gujarat Ayurveda University under ITEC Scheme has been made to the MEA to facilitate grant of scholarships to foreign PG students at these universities. The department was represented at the international meeting on Global Atlas on Traditional Medicine organised by WHO Centre for Health Development at Kobe (Japan) in June Deptt. of AYUSH was appointed as the Vice Chairperson of the Executive Council of Asia Pacific Regional Network for Traditional Medicine & Herbal Technology (APTMNET). An MoU was signed in September 2003 during the Expert Group Meeting on the establishment of APTMNET in Wuhan, China. The MoU envisages joint activities to be taken up for technology transfer networking in Asia and the pacific region with a view to promote transfer and utilisation of traditional medicine and herbal technology. The Department deputed a technical officer to participate and deliver a lecture on Ayurveda in International Conference on Carribean Herbs organised at University of West Indies, St. Augustine, Port of Spain, Trinidad from 27 th to 29 th June As a result, the University of West Indies has shown interest to install Ayurveda chair in the university and sought co-operation from Govt. of India in this regard. 19. The Department's web site has been kept updated for wider dissemination of information of the departmental activities including research work and other useful information such as availability of AYUSH treatment facilities, details about educational institutions, acts, regulations, schedules, Pharmacopoeial standards, common ailments and their remedies, etc. for the benefit of users. The web site address of the Department is: SECRETARY Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) Government of India New Delhi 211

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5 ORGANISATION Chapter The Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) is headed by a Secretary to the Government of India. The Secretary is assisted by a Joint Secretary and four Directors/Deputy Secretaries, 3 Advisers and several Dy. Advisors of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy. The total sanctioned staff strength of the Department in Group A,B,C, & D is 221, which include Secretariat and Technical posts. Concerted efforts were made to fill up vacant posts. At present, 3 out of 4 posts of Advisers in Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy are filled up. Steps have been taken to fill up the post of Director (Ayurveda & Siddha) There are 3 subordinate offices and 14 autonomous bodies under this Department and more than 4000 personnel are working in these institutions/organizations/ subordinate offices. A manufacturing company is also working under the Department The Department realizes the need to develop itself into a dynamic and flexible organization in a rapidly changing environment. The Department also realizes the need for appropriate human resource policy to maintain the motivation and cooperation of its employees to increase their efficiency. In order to streamline the working of the autonomous bodies, amendment in the composition and constitution of Governing Bodies and other Committees has been completed. The Scientific Advisory Committees (SAC) continue to ensure that proper technical & scientific inputs are available for undertaking promising, contemporary areas of research keeping in view the strengths of these systems The Drug Control Cell (AYUSH) is working in the Department to deal with the matters pertaining to licensing and regulation of drugs and control of misbranded/ adulterated and spurious manufacturing of Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha Drugs and other matters. Besides, Information, Education & Communication Cell (IEC) and Facilitation Center have also been functioning in the Department A Medicinal Plants Board is functioning under the Deptt. to coordinate activities relating to conservation, cultivation, marketing, export and formulating policies and strategies for the development of medicinal plants sector A Medicinal Plants Cell (MPC) is working under the Department for implementing the Central Scheme for development and cultivation of Medicinal Plants and developing agro-techniques A nucleus Patent Cell is working under the Department for dealing with developing Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) and matters relating to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and also to coordinate with Government of India Ministries/Departments concerned with IPR and patent claims The Department has, over the years, developed a broad institutional framework to carry out the activities in the field of AYUSH. It consists of two statutory regulatory bodies, namely, Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) and Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH), for laying down minimum standards of education and norms, recommending recognition of medical qualifications, registering the practitioners and ethical matters; apex research bodies known as the Central Councils of Research for Ayurveda and Siddha, Unani Medicine, Homoeopathy, Yoga and Naturopathy; apex educational institutes such as National Institutes of Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy, Unani System of Medicine, Yoga and Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth; Pharmacopoeial laboratory for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy Pharmacopoeial Laboratory; Pharmacopoeial Committees for the different systems of medicine and Ayurveda Hospital, Lodhi Road, New Delhi which has been transferred from Deptt. of Health to Deptt. of AYUSH. A Public Sector Undertaking, viz., Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd. (IMPCL), has been functioning for manufacturing of classical drugs of Ayurveda and Unani systems of medicine. The modernization and expansion of its activities have been approved and infusion of equity has been permitted. Establishment of an All India Institute of Ayurveda and National Ayurveda Hospital has also been approved. The foundation stone for the same was laid by Hon ble Vice President, Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on The Ayurved Hospital established in 1978 previously under CGHS has been taken over by the department in August 2002 to streamline its functioning. It provides general Ayurvedic treatment as well as specialised therapies such as Panchkarma and Kshar Sutra. Apart from providing OPD facilities, the hospital also has 25-bedded wards for 213

6 indoor treatment. The indoor facility is being aurgmented to 50 beds Against the sanctioned strength of 64 posts, the Hospital at present has 32 posts in position. Subsequent to transfer of the Hospital a separate budget allocation of Rs lacs under Plan and Rs lacs under Non-Plan was made under B.E The functioning of the Hospital has also been strengthened by borrowing services of staff from other organisations under the charge of the Deptt of AYUSH. The Hospital is proposed to be further strengthened by setting up in house Laboratory diagnostic facilities and increasing IPD facilities, during the 10 th Five Year Plan Period The Hospital is providing consultation and expert opinion for direct patients as well as the patients referred by various CGHS Ayurvedic dispensaries. Apart from providing general treatment, the Hospital is also providing specialised Panchkarma Therapy for the treatment of paralysis, spondylitis etc. and Kshar Sutra treatment for piles, fistula and fissures During the year , the Hospital has provided consultation/treatment through Ayurvedic System of Medicine to 43,449 patients and has treated 293 patients in its inpatient facilities In accordance with the orders of the Deptt of Official Language, the Deputy Director (OL) of the Deptt inspected the Deptt s offices located in Lucknow and Patna in January and March, Two autonomous bodies located in Delhi viz. Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha and Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy were inspected in February During the inspection workshops-seminars on Hindi were organised in which information on orders relating to compulsory use of Hindi and cent percent use of Hindi in official work was disseminated The Department has hosted its own web site for wider dissemination of information of the departmental activities including research work and other useful information such as availability of AYUSH treatment facilities, details about educational institutions, acts, regulations, schedules, Pharmacopoeial standards, common ailments and their remedies, etc. for the benefit of users. The web site address of the Department is : The Plan and Non-Plan budget of Deptt of AYUSH during the year stood at Rs.145 crores and Rs crores respectively. The overall allocation for the 10 th Five Year Plan stands at Rs crores. 214

7 Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) Chapter INTRODUCTION The term AYUSH covers Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy i.e. the systems which originated in India as well as outside but got adopted and adapted here in the course of time. These systems are popular in a large number of States in the country. There are separate Directorates of Ayush in 18 States. Though Ayurveda is popular in all these States, it is more prevalent in the States of Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa. The Unani System is particularly popular in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi & Rajasthan. The Siddha Systems is well established in Tamilnadu and now spreading to other southern states, particularly Kerala. Homoeopathy is practised all over the country but the important States where it is widely practised and is more popular include Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Gujarat and North Eastern States. 2.2 AYURVEDA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE Ayurveda (Ayu + Veda) means the Science of Life. The documentation of Ayurveda is referred to in Vedas (5000 BC). The origin of Ayurveda or the Indian Science of Life is linked with the origin of Universe and developed from out of the various Vedic hymns describing fundamentals/philosophies about the world and life, diseases and natural medicines. Around 1000 B.C, the knowledge of Ayurveda was comprehensively documented in Charak Samhita and Sushruta Samhita. According to Ayurveda, health is considered a pre-requisite for achieving the goals of life, i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama & Moksha (salvation). Ayurveda takes an integrated view of the physical, mental, spiritual and social aspects of human beings, each impinging on the others The philosophy of Ayurveda is based on the theory of Panchmahabhutas (five element theory) of which all the objects and living bodies are composed of. The combination of these five elements are represented in the form of Tridosha viz., Vata (Ether+ Air), Pitta (Fire) and Kaph (Water + Earth). These three Doshas are physiological entities in living beings. These are also known as three humours. The mental, spiritual and physical attributes are described as Satva, Rajas and Tamas. The doctrine of Ayurveda aims to keep these structural and functional entities in a functional state of equilibrium which signifies good health (Swastha). Any imbalance due to internal or external factors causes disease and restoring the equilibrium through various techniques, procedures, regimen, diet and medicine constitute the treatment Ayurveda considers the human being as a microcosm (Yatha pinde tatha brahmande), a replica of macrocosm (Universe). The treatment in Ayurveda system is individualized. Treatment in Ayurveda has two components; (a) Preventive; and (b) Curative: Preventive aspect of Ayurveda is called Svasth-Vritt and includes personal hygiene, regular daily routine, appropriate social behaviour and Rasayana Sevana, i.e, use of rejuvenative materials/food and rasayans drugs. The curative treatment consists of three major categories of procedures (i) Aushadhi (drugs); (ii) Ahara (diets) and (iii) Vihara (exercises and general mode of life) SPECIALITIES OF AYURVEDA During the Samhita period (1000 BC), Ayurveda developed into eight branches of specialties which was a reason for its being called Ashtang Ayurveda. These are: - (1) Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine) (2) Kaumar Bharitya (Paediatrics) (3) Graha Chikitsa (Psychiatry) (4) Shalkya (Eye & ENT) (5) Shalya Tantra (Surgery) (6) Visha-Tantra (Toxicology) (7) Rasayana (Geriatrics) (8) Vajikarna (Science of virility) During the last 50 years of development in the teaching and training of Ayurveda, it has now developed sixteen specialties. These are: - (1) Ayurveda Sidhanta (Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda) (2) Ayurveda Samhita 215

8 (3) Rachna Sharira (Anatomy) (4) Kriya Sharira (Physiology) (5) Dravya Guna Vigian (Materia Medica & Pharmacology) (6) Ras-Shashtra (7) Bhaishajya Kalpana (Pharmaceuticals) (8) Kaumar Bharitya (Paediatrics) (9) Prasuti -Tantra (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) (10) Swasth-Vritta (Social & Preventive Medicine) (11) Kayachiktisa (Internal Medicine) (12) Rog Nidan (Pathology) (13) Shalya Tantra (Surgery) (14) Shalkya Tantra (Eye & ENT) (15) Mano-Roga (Psychiatry) (16) Panchakarma The Government has recently decided to increase the number of Ayurveda specialities to SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE Introduction and origin: Siddha System is one of the oldest systems of medicine in India. The term Siddha means achievements and Siddhars were saintly persons who achieved results in medicine. Eighteen Siddhars were said to have contributed towards the development of this medical system. Siddha literature is in Tamil and is practised in Tamil speaking parts of India and abroad. Siddha System is largely therapeutic in nature Diagnosis and Treatment: The diagnosis of disease involves identifying its causes and it is done with the help of Panch-nidan, the five diagnostic modalities. Identification of status of disease-process and underlying causative factors is done through interrogation of the patient and examination of body & mind with specific emphasis on pulse, urine, eyes, voice, and colour of body, tongue and the status of the digestive system The Siddha system of Medicine emphasises that medical treatment is oriented not merely to disease but has to take into account the patient, environment, the meteorological consideration, age, sex, race, habits, mental frame, habitat, diet, appetite, physical condition, physiological constitution etc. This means the treatment has to be individualistic which ensures lesser chance of committing mistakes in diagnosis or treatment The Siddha system is effective in treating chronic cases of liver, skin diseases especially Psoriasis, rheumatic problems, anaemia, prostate enlargement, bleeding piles and peptic ulcer. The Siddha Medicines which contain mercury, silver, arsenic, lead and sulphur have been found to be effective in treating certain infectious diseases including venereal diseases. More research into the efficacy of these medicines is in progress. 2.4 UNANI SYSTEM OF MEDICINE The Unani System of Medicine is based on its well established knowledge & practices, relating to promotion of positive health & prevention of diseases. The Unani System originated in Greece, passed through many countries, Arabs enriched it with their own aptitude and experience and the system was brought to India during the Medieval period It has grown out of the fusion of devices, thoughts and experience of countries with ancient cultural heritage, namely, Egypt, Arabia, Iran, China, Syria and India The Unani System emphasises the use of naturally occurring, mostly herbal medicine and uses also medicines of animal, marine and mineral origin This system of Medicine was documented in A I Qanoon, a medical Bible, by Sheikh Bu-Ali Sina (Avicena), ( AD), and in Al-Havi by Razi ( AD) and many other books written by the Unani physicians This system is based on Humoural theory i.e. presence of blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. The temperament of the person is accordingly expressed as sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric and malancholic. According to the Unani theory, the humours and medicinal plants themselves are assigned temperament. Any change in quantity and quality of humours, brings about a change in the status of health of human body. Balance is required in humours for maintenance of health The treatment comprises of three components, namely, preventive, promotive and curative. Unani system of Medicine is more efficacious in Rheumatic arthritis, Jaundice, Filariasis, Eczema, Sinusitis and Bronchial asthma. Its efficacy in the treatment and management of cardiac diseases is being researched For prevention of disease and promotion of health, the Unani System emphasise on 6 essentials (Asbab-e-Sitta Zarooria). These essentials are : (a) pure air, (b) food and water (c) physical movements and rest (d) psychic movement and rest (e) sleep and wakefulness and (f) retention of useful materials and evacuation of waste materials from the body Treatment is carried out in 4 forms i.e. 216

9 Pharmacotherapy, Dietotherapy, Regimental Therapy and Surgery Regimental therapy is speciaility of Unani system of medicine. It is called Ilaj Bid Tadbir. It has 12 methods for specific and complicated diseases During the last 50 years of teaching and training in Unani System of Medicine, it has now established 7 PG Depts (I) Kulliyat (Fundamentals of USM) (II) Ilmul Adviya (Pharmacology) (III)Amraze Niswan(Gynecology) (IV) Amraze Atfal (Paediatrics) (V)Tahafuzzi wa Samaji Tib(Social & Preventive Medicine) (VI) Moalejat(Medicine) (VII) Jarahiyat (Surgery) 2.5 HOMOEOPATHY Homoeopathy is a specialized method of drug therapy of curing natural diseases by administration of drugs, which have been experimentally proved to possess the power of producing similar artificial symptoms on healthy human beings ORIGIN & DEVELOPMENT: Physicians from the time of Hippocrates (around 400 B.C.) observed that certain substances could produce symptoms that they were used to treat. However, it was a German doctor, Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann ( ) who examined this observation more thoroughly, discovering the fundamental principles of what was to become Homoeopathy BASIC PRINCIPLES : The first principle Similia Similibus Curentur, states that a medicine, which can induce a set of symptoms in healthy human beings, would be capable of curing the similar set of symptoms in disease state. In modern terminology it is known as Human Drug Pathogenicity Study (Drug Proving). The second principle of Single Medicine, advocates one medicine at a time for a particular patient during the treatment. The third principle Minimum Dose advocates use of least potent dose of the drug, which would provide full and complete cure without any side effects. Homoeopathy also believes that the causation of a disease mainly depends upon the susceptibility or proneness of an individual to the incidence of particular disease in addition to external agents, namely bacteria, viruses, etc. The treatment stresses on individual s response to the specific environment. It is the individual person who is treated in Homoeopathy and not the disease MEDICINES: In Homoeopathy, medicines are prepared from natural sources Vegetable, Mineral, Animal, etc. There is no toxic or poisonous effect in these medicines since it is not the chemical or physical properties that are acting on the human system STRENGTH OF THE SYSTEM: Homoeopathy has its own areas of strength in therapeutics. Its curative capability extends to allergic manifestations, auto-immune disorders and viral infections. Many Surgical, Gynaecological & Obstetrical conditions, ailments, affecting eyes, nose, ear, teeth, skin, sexual organs etc. are amenable to the homoeopathic treatment. Behaviour disorders, neurological problems, metabolic diseases are successfully handled by the Physicians of this system. Homoeopathy has effective answer to addiction to drugs, tobacco and alcohol and is highly efficacious in ridding of addicts and their craving for these noxious substances ORIGIN OF HOMOEOPATHY IN INDIA: This system came to India during the lifetime of Hahnemann when a German physician and geologist arrived here, around 1810 A.D and treated patients with this newfound principle. It got official patronage in 1839 when Dr. John Martin Honigberger, a disciple of Hahnemann revisited India and successfully treated Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab. 2.6 YOGA & NATUROPATHY Yoga is primarily a way of life propounded by Patanjali in a systematic form. It consists of eight components, namely, restraint, observance of austerity, physical postures, breathing exercise, restraining of sense organs, contemplation, meditation and samadhi. These steps in the practice of Yoga have potential for improvement of social and personal behaviour, improvement of physical health by encouraging better circulation of oxygenated blood in the body, restraining the sense organs and thereby inducing tranquility and serenity of mind. The practice of Yoga prevents psychosomatic disorders/diseases and improves individual resistance and ability to endure stressful situations. Meditation, one of the eight components, if regularly practised, has the capacity to reduce wholesome bodily responses to a bare minimum so that the mind can be directed to perform more fruitful functions Though Yoga is primarily a way of life, yet its promotive, preventive and curative interventions are 217

10 efficacious. A number of postures are described in Yogic works to improve health, to prevent diseases and to cure illness. The physical postures are required to be chosen judiciously and have to be practised in the right way to derive the benefits of prevention of disease, promotion of health and for therapeutic purposes Studies have revealed that the Yogic practices improve intelligence and memory and help in developing resistance to situations of strain and stress and also to develop an integrated psychosomatic personality. Meditation can stabilize emotional changes and prevent abnormal functions of vital organs of the body. Studies have shown that meditation not only restrains the sense organs but also controls the nervous system Naturopathy is not only a system of treatment but also a way of life. It is often referred to as a drugless treatment of diseases. It is based mainly on the ancient practice of the application of the simple laws of nature. The system is closely allied to Ayurveda as far as its fundamental principles are concerned. There are two schools of thought regarding the approach to naturopathy. One group believes in the ancient Indian methods while the other mainly adopts western methods that are more akin to modern physiotherapy The advocates of Naturopathy pay particular attention to eating and living habits, adoption of purificatory measures, use of hydrotherapy, cold packs, mud packs, baths, massage and a variety of methods/ measures based on various innovations. 218

11 Education Chapter CENTRAL COUNCIL OF INDIAN MEDICINE The Central Council of Indian Medicine is a Statutory Body constituted/established under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 vide Government of India Gazette Notification Extraordinary Part II Section 3(ii) dated The Central Council was reconstituted in 1984 & The main objectives of the Central Council are as under:- 1. To prescribe Minimum Standards of Education in Indian Medicine viz. Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Tibb. 2. To advise Central Government in matters relating to inclusion (Recognition) and withdrawal (Derecognition) of medical qualifications in Second Schedule to the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, To maintain the Central Register of Indian Medicine and revise the Register from time to time 4. To prescribe Standards of Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Code of Ethics to be observed by the practitioners Following courses are prescribed by the CCIM at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha: - (i) Ayurveda charya (BAMS) (ii) Kamil-e-tib-o-Jarahat Course (BUMS) (iii) Siddha Maruthuva Arignar Course (BSMS) (iv) Ayurved Vachaspati or MD(Ayurveda) (v) Mahir-e-Tib or MD (Unani) (vi) Siddha Maruthva Perarignar or MD (Siddha) These courses are being imparted in Ayurved/Unani/Siddha colleges affiliated to various Universities of the country. At present 211 Ayurved 38 Unani and 06 Siddha colleges are running in various states of the country During the year under report 102 Ayurved 37 Unani colleges and 04 Siddha colleges have been visited upto for the purpose of assessing the facilities of teaching and practical training for conducting undergraduate courses of Ayurved, Unani and Siddha Out of above, 15 Ayurved and 07 Unani Colleges were visited for assessing the available facilities of teaching and practical training for conducting post-graduate courses in these systems of medicine respectively During the year (i.e. upto ) the Central Register of the following states for the period mentioned against their names were notified in the Gazette of India Part-III Section IV. S.No. Name of State Period 1. Himachal Pradesh From April, 1994 to March, Tamil Nadu Supplementary Register upto December, Uttar Pradesh From April, 1994 to March, Bihar From January, 1987 to March, Madhya Pradesh From April, 1994 to March, Number of practitioners enrolled in the Central Register maintained by the Central Council of Indian Medicine are as under:- S. No. State Ayurved Unani Siddha Assam Andhra Pradesh Bihar (upto March 1997) Delhi Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh (upto March 2000) 12. Maharashtra Orissa Punjab Rajasthan Tamilnadu (includes Sup. Register upto 1986) 17 Uttar Pradesh (upto March 2000) 18. West Bengal Total 78,

12 3.1.7 The Budget Proposal of the Central Council for the year under Plan is Rs lakhs and under Non-Plan Rs lakhs. 3.2 CENTRAL COUNCIL OF HOMOEOPATHY (CCH) Central Council of Homoeopathy has been constituted by the Central Govt. under the provisions of the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 for maintenance of Central Register of Homoeopathy and for the matters connected therewith. The Central Council has prescribed the minimum standards of education in Homoeopathy required for granting recognized medical qualifications by Universities, Institutions or Boards in India. The Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 has been amended vide the Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Act, The amendment provides that for starting a college, increasing number of seats and starting a new or higher course of study, prior permission of the Central Government would be necessary. The amended Act also provides for temporary registration of interns to enable them to treat patients during internship At present, there are 182 undergraduate colleges and 24 PG colleges. Post Graduate courses have been permitted in 7 disciplines. These are : Materia Medica, Repertory, Organon, Psychiatry, Pharmacy, Paediatrics, and Practice of Medicines The Central Council continued to inspect Homoeopathic Medical Colleges during the period to assess minimum requirements, norms and standards. During the year, inspection of 77 Colleges was undertaken. BHMS examinations of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik at four centres were also inspected The council granted ninety practitioners possessing recognised medical qualification direct registration during the year The council also informed 22 practitioners about publication of their particulars in the Central Register of Homoeopathy Part II during the year The Central Council granted recognition to following Medical Colleges during the year: - i. Two batches of the year and in BHMS Direct and Graded Course of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Homoeopathic Medical College, Ludhiana. ii. R.D. Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Motihari East Champaran (Bihar) to make admission of 50 students in BHMS Direct Course from the session onwards. iii. Shri Vidyadhiraja Homoeopathic Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram for the session iv. Kent Homoeopathic Medical College, Khilwat, Hajipur for students admitted in the institution prior to v. Patna Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Patna for students admitted to the institution prior to vi. Temple of Hahnemann Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Munger for making admissions in Second BHMS Course from onwards The Council has recommended to the Government extension of recognition of 47 colleges in various states from the session onwards As regards colleges conducting PG courses, the Council has recommended extension of recognition to 9 colleges from the session onwards The Budget allocated by Central Government to the Central Council for the year is Rs lakhs under Non-Plan and Rs lakhs under Plan The recommendation of the Central Council has been sent to the Central Govt. for inclusion of Degree qualification awarded by the following Universities: - (1) Inclusion of BHMS qualification awarded by Saurashtra University. (2) Inclusion of DHMS diploma awarded by B.B.A. Bihar University. (3) Inclusion of BHMS and Graded BHMS qualification of C.H.S.M., Punjab. (4) M.D.(Hom) qualification in Repertory awarded by University of Kerala from 1999 onwards. (5) BHMS Degree and Graded Degree qualification awarded by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot from May, 2003 and from June, 2001 respectively Amendment to Homoeopathy (Degree Course) amendment Regulation, 2003: The Central Government has approved an amendment rationalising the course content and curriculum of the Homoeopathy Degree Course Regulation. This was notified in the Gazette vide Notification No. F.12-13/87-CCH (pt. II) dated Extension of the provisions of the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 to States. 220

13 As per Section 1(3) of the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973, the date of enforcement of the Act in the States shall be on such date as the Central Government may by Notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf. Some of the provisions have relevance to the enactment of the State Act and these provisions are enforced only after a State Homoeopathic Act is enforced. The State of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura and Goa had enacted State Homoeopathic Act in the recent past. Therefore the Central Government issued Notification appointing 13th December 2002 as the date on which the provisions of Chapter II, III and IV of the Act came into force in these four States. 3.3 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA (NIA) JAIPUR. The National Institute of Ayurveda was established on by the Government of India as an apex Institute of Ayurveda in the country to develop high standard of teaching, training and research in all aspects of Ayurvedic System of Medicine with a scientific approach. The Institute is engaged in Teaching, Clinical, Training and Research at Under-Graduate, Post-Graduate and Ph.D. level and also provide guidance for external Ph.D. scholars in Ayurveda by its affiliation with the Rajasthan Ayurved University. Admission to both UG and PG courses are made after conducting all India entrance tests. Teaching Activities: - The Institute is imparting 3 years Post-Graduate training of "Ayurveda Vachaspati" (M.D.Ay.) in 9 subjects, viz. Sharir Rachana, Sharir Kriya, Maulik Siddhanta (Samhita), Ras Shastra, Dravya Guna, Vikriti Vigyan, Kaumara Bhritya, Shalya Tantra and Kaya Chikitsa. 2 Regular seats in each subject, viz. Kayachikitsa, Shallya Tantra, Dravya Guna, Maulik Siddhanta (Samhita) and Vikriti Vigyan for Ph.D.(Ay.) are available. The course wise details of number of students on roll in the institute during the reporting yeare are : Name of Admission Reservation Total No. of Course Capacity Student in different classes BAMS 60 15% for SC 272 (Ayurvedacharya) 7.5% for ST 10 Seats for Girls M.D.(Ay.) 45 15% for SC 116 (Ayurveda (5 each in 7.5% for ST Vachaspati) 9 subjects) Ph.D.(Ay.) 10 10% for SC/ST 14 (Ayurveda (2 each in Varidhi) 5 subjects) Pass percentage of condidates in final BAMS and MD(Ay) examinations during the reporting year has been 100%. Scholarship and Stipend: An amount of Rs. 1,90,790/- was made available to 54 UG students. Hospital Activities: The Institute has 2 Hospitals with 180 beds along with facilities for Maternity and Child Welfare. During the year , 1874 new patients were treated at indoor and new patients at outdoor level. Pharmacy: The Institute has its own Pharmacy in which 112 varieties of medicines worth Rs lakhs were manufactured during the year. Medical Aid to SC and ST Areas: Under the Scheme Medical Aid to Scheduled Caste and Schedule Tribe Areas including economically backward, Kacchi Basti and slums areas of Rajasthan, 133 Mobile Clinical Camps were organized during the year. 27,332 patients were benefited through medical services and medicines distributed free of cost in the Camps. Financial Set-up: During the year , a sum of Rs lakhs under Plan and Rs. 604 lakhs under Non- Plan was made available to the Institute by Govt. of India and Rs was the income from other receipts. 3.4 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SIDDHA, CHENNAI The Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure in January 2002 cleared the proposal for establishment of a National Institute of Siddha at Chennai, keeping in view the statutory role of the Government in developing and propagating Siddha system. The project was to be completed in 6 years period in 3 phases of 2 years each. But now the project period has been reduced to 2 years and all the 6 disciplines are to be started simultaneously instead in phased manner. The aims and objectives of the Institute are to conduct PG education for students of Siddha system, to provide medical care through this system, to conduct research in its various aspects and to develop, promote and propagate this science. The Institute is being developed by the Government as a joint venture with the Government of Tamil Nadu at an estimated cost of Rs crores. The GOI and the State Government are sharing the capital expenditure in the ratio of 60:40 and the recurring expenditure in the ratio of 75:25. The Institute would be imparting PG education in 6 subjects and will have admission capacity of 30 students per year. There would be a 120-bedded hospital with OPD/IPD facility. 221

14 The construction work has been entrusted to CPWD and designing work has been assigned to HSCC(I) Ltd. The Institute is likely to become functional during A meeting of the General Body, under the Chairpersonship of Hon'ble HFM was held on at New Delhi. Two meetings of the Standing Finance Committee under JS (AYUSH) were also held during the year wherein certain financial proposals were considered and approved. During , there was a provision of Rs crore and entire funds have been released to the Institute. 3.5 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HOMOEOPATHY The National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata was established on 10th December 1975 as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, as a model institute in Homoeopathy in the country ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES: The institute is affiliated to the University of Calcutta and at present conducts two regular courses in homoeopathy viz. Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) and Doctor of Medicine in Homoeopathy (MD- Homoeopathy). The Institute also arranges Orientation Training Courses for Teachers & Physicians. 1. The BHMS course is of 5-½ years duration (including 1-year compulsory Internship) and was started in December Presently 15th batch is getting admitted. Fifty seats are available every year out of which 18 are allotted to those candidates who are nominated from the States and Union Territories where no homoeopathic college exists. Thirty candidates get admission on the basis of All India Entrance Examination and the remaining 02 seats are reserved for foreign nationals who are nominated by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. 2. The MD (Hom) course is being conducted in three subjects viz. Organon of Medicine, Repertory and Materia Medica. Six seats are available in each subject. Five batches have been enrolled through All India Entrance Examination HOSPITAL SERVICES: The outpatient & in-patient departments of the Institute provide free medical services to the patients. In addition, other specialized clinics are also functioning. They are supported by investigation facilities through clinical pathology, radiology, ultra-sonography and ECG. Biochemical investigations are available through semi-auto analyzer machine. Investigations are done free of cost. The Institute has been providing indoor facilities through 60-bedded hospitals of which 10 beds are earmarked for surgery and 10 for maternity. The Institute sends a mobile medical team to the Ganga Sagar Mela in South-24 Parganas (WB) to provide treatment to the ailing pilgrims RESEARCH: At present the Research Wing is involved in conducting clinical trials on Thyroid Disorder (Hyper-Thyroidism). Nearly 450 patients have been enrolled and treated. Other areas of research are Cataract, Tonsillitis & Otorrhoea, Diabetes Mellitus, Degenerative Joint Diseases and, Leucoderma. 3.6 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NATUROPATHY, PUNE National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune was established in the year 1984 at Bapu Bhavan with the object of promotion and propagation of Naturopathy throughout the country and to encourage research in the field of Naturopathy treatments, to cure chronic ailments, prevention of diseases and promotive health MODERN NATUROPATHY CLINIC : During the year, patients suffering from various systemic Chronic, Allergic and Acute diseases were treated. Nominal fee for one week treatment is Rs and concessional rate for poor patients is Rs The institute has received Rs lakhs during the year YOGA CLASSES: Every month NIN conducts four Yoga Classes of one hour duration each, for public in its premises regularly with practicals on Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas etc. About 251 persons attend daily PUBLICATION : NIN is publishing a monthly bilingual (English & Hindi) magazine namely "Nisargopchar Varta" since 1993, which enlightens the readers on the subjects of Naturopathy, Yoga, Health, Prevention, Longevity, etc. At present 8000 copies are being published HEALTH SHOP: Health Food items like, Brown Rice, Jaggery, Herbal Tea, Honey, Mud, Herbal Oils, Herbal Face Packs/Wash and Naturopathy equipments like Enema Sets, Jal Neti Pots, Rubber Neti, Acupressure and Magnet Items; Books, Charts in English, Hindi and Marathi, etc are available in the shop. Total sales turnover during the year was lakhs. 222

15 3.6.6 EVENING LECTURES: Every Thursday lectures are being conducted in the evening from 6.00 to 7.30 pm. on Naturopathy, Yoga, Health Awareness, Longevity etc., by the experts, at NIN premises. 45 lectures were conducted during the year The institute sponsored 111 Naturopathy Awareness Programmes, Camps (Residential/Non-residential) and One Year Treatment Attendant Training Course to various Naturopathy Hospitals, Centres, Social organisations working in Health Sector, NGO's etc. 171 programmes were sponsored during the year One Year Treatment Attendant Training Course (TATC) for 10th std. passed candidates is being run for 30 students at the Institute and 90 students in different parts of the country. A stipend of Rs.1500/- p.m. per candidate is paid. It is proposed to start a two years Diploma course in Naturopathy & Yoga Therapy (DNYT) for 12th pass students from August PROGRAMMES IN NORTH - EAST STATES & SIKKIM : The Institute sponsored 70 programmes for training and teaching in yoga in Manipur, Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya., Tripura etc The Institute was released Rs lakhs as grants in aid during the year The National Institute of Unani Medicine is a joint venture of Govt. of India and Government of Karnataka. The aims and objectives of the Institute are to promote the growth and the development of Unani system of medicine, to produce post graduates in Unani medicine, to conduct research in Unani and to provide medical relief. Government of Karnataka provided 55 acres and 2 guntas of land free of cost at Bangalore Magadi Road, where the Institute has constructed a 100 bedded hospital, hostel building and college in the 1st phase. As yet, 93 posts for operationalisation of the Institute have been created. Skeleton staff hired on deputation basis is carrying out routine works. The 8th Governing Body meeting held on has approved the Recruitment Rules for various categories of posts and Byelaws of the Institute and recommended starting of the work on 2nd and 3rd Phase of the Institute M/s. Hospital Services Consultancy Corporation (India) Ltd., a Govt. of India Enterprise, New Delhi has been appointed as consultants for looking after the construction work of NIUM, at Bangalore. The total revised cost of the Project as approved by the Ministry is Rs crores for 1st phase. 3.7 NIUM, BANGALORE National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bangalore is registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960 and established on 19th December OPD services were started w.e.f. April, 2001 by providing free treatment and free medicine to the patients. Approximately 1200 to 1400 patients per month are availing of the medical facilities regularly. The 1st phase of the project has been inaugurated by Hon'ble HFM on Female OPD of NIUM Government of Karnataka has conveyed approval for starting PG courses in Unani Medicine with affiliation to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS) and after obtaining prior permission from CCIM, New Delhi. NIUM Building 3.8 INSTITUTE OF POST GRADUATE TEACHING & RESEARCH IN AYURVEDA, (IPGTRA) GUJARAT The Institute of Post-Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar is one of the constituents 223

16 of the Gujarat Ayurveda University. It is one of the oldest P.G. centres of Ayurveda. The Institute is fully financed by the Government of India for its maintenance and development There are 6 teaching departments in the Institute, which provide facility for teaching and research in 13 specialities for Post-Graduate degree and doctorate degree In July 2003 entrance test was held for the admission of 1st M.D. (Ayu) batch in which 42 Students were admitted in 13 specialities. Out of them, 5 students are of reserved category and one from Bangladesh. 2 candidates admitted from Sri Lanka did not join. At present 39 students are studying in first M.D. (Ayu) batch of In September 2003 the Gujarat Ayurved University Act 1965 was amended and in place of Standing Managing Committee, the Board of Post Graduate Teaching and Research has been created for the management of I.P.G.T. & R.A. Jamnagar. 13 member Board comprises of 3 members nominated by the Deptt of AYUSH, Govt. of India, 4 members nominated by the Govt. of Gujarat, 2 members nominated by the Syndicate, Director of the Board, Dean of the Institute, and Registrar and the Vice Chancellor of the University as member secretary and chairman respectively. The Board has been transferred all the powers pertaining to the management and Governace of I.P.G.T. & R.A. which were earlier with Syndicate. In addition to Dean a new post of Director has been created During the 48th Foundation day of the institute, a two days symposium on Ayurvedic approach to allergic disorders was held on 20th and 21st July During the year 2 meetings of the Board of PGTR were held under the chairpersonship of Vice-Chancellor, GAU, wherein amended act was considered and adopted. Rs lakhs were released under Plan and Rs lakhs under Non-Plan. candidates. 4) To recognize and encourage merit in various branches of Ayurveda. 5) To undertake academic work in Ayurveda of National & International Importance. 6) To organize workshops and seminars in various branches of Ayurveda etc ACTIVITIES: 1. Courses under Guru Shishya Parampara. RAV is a unique institution of its kind in India, which imparts practical training to Ayurvedic graduates and postgraduates below the age of 45 years under Guru Shishya Parampara. Admission to these courses is done through advertisement on All India basis after written test and interview. The selected students are given Rs. 7000/- p.m. in Certificate course and Rs. 9000/- p.m. in Membership course. 2. Seminars/Workshops : The Vidyapeeth organizes Seminars/Workshops every year to disseminate traditional knowledge to practitioners and researchers. This year the theme of the conference was "Role of Ayurveda in Liver and Biliary disorders. 3. Award of Fellowships Vidyapeeth awards Fellowship to the eminent scholars of Ayurveda and practitioners of various traditional Ayurvedic techniques in recognition of their scholarly expertise and contribution in the field of education, research, patient care and literature. So far, 183 scholars have been awarded as fellow of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (FRAV). 4. Publications Vidyapeeth has been publishing certain books of Ayurveda 3.9 RASHTRIYA AYURVED VIDYAPEETH, NEW DELHI Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth is an autonomous organization under Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) and registered under Societies Act, 1860 in At present it is functioning at Dhanwantari Bhawan, Road No.66, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi OBJECTIVES : 1) To promote the knowledge of Ayurveda. 2) To formulate schemes for continuing education and conducting examinations for the purpose in various disciplines of Ayurveda. 3) To institute due recognition to successful On the occasion of Ayurvedic Seminar and 10th Convocation of the Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth on

17 and also theses of its students after necessary review and recommendation by the Expert Committee and approval by the Governing Body. RAV has so far published 8 Souvenirs and 8 books. During the year , the Vidyapeth received a grant of Rs lakhs under Plan from the Government MORARJI DESAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF YOGA Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), 68 Ashok Road, New Delhi a Society registered under Societies Registration Act-XXI of 1860 became functional from April, 1998 as an Autonomous Organisation under the Ministry of Health & F.W., Deptt. of AYUSH The main objectives of the Institute are (i) To act as a centre of excellence of Yoga,( ii) to develop, promote and propagate the Science of Yoga and (iii) to provide and promote facilities of training, teaching and research to fulfil the above objectives Till Jan., 2003 the Institute was running a 50 bedded hospital with basic facilities for diagnosis, yogic treatment and evaluation of patients suffering from various psychosomatic and metabolic diseases etc and an O.P.D. But due to the renovation being in process of MDNIY Building Complex this ward facility has been discontinued for the time being. However, the Institute continued to provide OPD facilities for counselling and yoga therapy for the patients. During the year under report 1372 patients in OPD have been treated till the month of Sept., The Institute also conducts classes to healthy people (Sadhaks) in Yoga postures and meditation daily during specified hours in different batches along with the other procedures of Yoga (Shatkarma) prescribed to be done before yogic exercises. Separate classes are conducted for males and females Apart from these services, meditation classes are also organised for interested people, mentally disturbed/ depressed persons and for those who lack concentration The Institute is conducting one Year Diploma Course in Yoga for graduates below 25 years of age As a part of Institute's extension services to propagate Yoga, Yoga classes/lectures were arranged in different government Institutions Govt. of India decided to construct a State of Art Yoga centre for promotion and propagation of Yoga in the premises of MDNIY. It is towards realisation of this aim that a new complex for the Institute is coming up in the present campus measuring acres. Various clearances from different agencies like DUAC, NDMC, Forest Office, Fire Station etc. were obtained and the contract for construction of new complex was entrusted to Hospital Services Construction Corp.(HSCC). The foundation stone for the new complex was laid by Shri Atal Bihari Vajpai, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India at a grand function on 28th of October, 2001 in Vigyan Bhawan. The construction of building is in progress and is expected to be complete by September, The institute has been provided Rs lakhs under Plan and Rs lakhs under Non-Plan during GRANT-IN-AID SCHEME FOR UPGRADING AND STRENGTHENING OF COLLEGES OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) The Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy has been assigned the responsibility of developing and propagating the Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. The improvement of standard of education is one of the thrust areas of the Department. For regulating the education and practice in AYUSH, the Central Council of Indian Medicine and Central Council of Homoeopathy have framed Regulations for Under Graduate and Post-Graduate education. Teaching institutions are bound to provide the infrastructure set out in the Regulations which include buildings for the college, hostel, library and a hospital with the requisite bed strength. Teaching and non-teaching staff have also to be made available according to the norms specified in the Regulations There are about 405 AYUSH Colleges/teaching institutions in the country. It has been observed that several teaching institutions do not meet the requirements prescribed in the Regulations. The onus for creating the required infrastructure and making provision for teaching faculty etc. in accordance with the prescribed Regulations lies with the concerned college and the Departments/ Organisations, which have established the college. However, in order to assist the colleges to fill the critical gaps, this Department has implemented Schemes for assisting the teaching institutions. The schemes seek to supplement their efforts in order to make the task of upgradation of education standards easier. The following schemes for upgradation of the standard of education are being implemented during 10th Five-Year Plan by this 225

18 Department: Development of Institutions of AYUSH. The scheme has the following components:- (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Development of AYUSH UG Colleges. Assistance to PG Medical Education Re-orientation Training Programme for AYUSH personnel Renovation and Strengthening of hospital wards of Govt/Govt.-aided teaching hospitals of AYUSH. Establishment of Computer Laboratory in AYUSH colleges. Upgradation of academic institutes to the status of State Model Institute of Ayurved/Siddha/ Unani/Homeopathy DEVELOPMENT OF AYUSH UG COLLEGES. Objectives: This scheme has been under operation since Under the scheme colleges of ISM&H are given financial assistance every year in order to make them achieve the norms laid down by Central Council of Indian Medicine/Central Council of Homeopathy as well as to strengthen the infrastructure of the colleges. The scheme has been revised in August, 2003 to provide higher allocation and preference to govt. and govt. aided institutes There are two sub components of this component: A) Assistance for strengthening of AYUSH Graduate level college. B) Assistance for add on component of infrastructure for Pharmacy and Nursing education of AYUSH. (A) Strengthening of existing U.G. colleges of AYUSH. Assistance would be provided for the following only once in the 10th Plan period. (i) Capital works The Capital works will include works such as strengthening/ addition of the existing college building, hospital building, library and hostel facilities, Pharmacy Department, Library etc. Only Govt. and Govt. aided colleges would be eligible for assistance for capital works. Govt. aided colleges receiving more than 80% grant will have to ensure their matching share compared to grant applied for, for capital work. Private colleges will not be eligible for receiving grant for capital works. Priority will be given in the following order for the construction work of Out Patient Department 2. Inpatient department 3. Girls' hostel 4. Laboratories and Pharmacy 5. Library 6. Boys' Hostel. (ii) Equipment Assistance will be provided for procuring equipment. Department has approved categories of equipment, keeping in view the essential Minimum Standards of Education. The Institute will give priority for the purchase of essential equipment directly related to the education and clinical services. A maximum of Rs Lakhs will be provided for the purpose. (iii) Library books etc. Colleges which have adequate space and qualified librarian and full time staff of Library Assistant/Attendants shall be considered for the release of a non-recurring grant of Rs.2.00 Lakhs for the Plan Period. The Non-recurring grant will be used for the purchase of books relating to AYUSH degree courses. As far as possible, not more than five copies of the usual text books prescribed for the library should be purchased, so as to encourage the students to procure the same on their own. Each of the grantee colleges should form a Library Committee to oversee the requirements of books/journals for the college on year to year basis. Pattern of Assistance Non-recurring (Rs. in Lakhs) (a) Capital works for strengthening/ augmentation of existing college building as well as construction of college- hospital, hostel buildings, laboratories, library, Pharmacy and Raw Drug Museum. (b) Equipment (c) Library Books etc (d) Corpus fund (one time assistance)

19 Total: In respect of assistance for consumables like chemicals, accessories for the Laboratory etc. Govt. of India will give one time assistance of Rs.5.00 lakhs to set up a Corpus Fund in a Govt. AYUSH institution. Drawing and Disbursing Officer/Head of the institution will make rules of its operation to meet the most essential needs of the institution with the approval of the competent authority in the State Govt./UT Administration. Govt. institutions shall be given preference in considering request for grantin-aid. The fund would be operated in such a manner that the corpus fund of Rs. 5 lakhs will be available in the account on 1st April of every financial year. (B) Add-on Component of Pharmacy and Nursing Education. The need of starting pharmacy and nursing education is emphasized in the National Policy on AYUSH Accordingly, the Add-on component of pharmacy and nursing education in the existing UG Scheme has been added. However, the grant-in-aid for Add-on Component of Pharmacy and Nursing education will be implemented only after the Pharmacy and Nursing Education is regulated by a statutory council and course approved by them is adopted The following criteria are followed by this Department while screening the proposals for grant-in-aid (i) The institutions/colleges should have been duly recognised by CCIM/CCH; (ii) The Institutions/college should have completed 5 years of existence and at least one batch of students should have successfully come out of the institutions; (iii) The institution/college should have a minimum admission of 30 students at least every year; (iv) There should be regular turn over of graduate and post-graduate students as the case may be; (v) The institution should have been functioning along with teaching hospital with adequate case load; (vi) Priority should be given to Govt. Institutions/colleges; (vii) There should be at least 50% of the prescribed teaching staff in position; (viii) Relaxation may be considered for colleges/ institutions in the North Eastern States/Sikkim and J&K; and (ix) NOC from the State Government in the prescribed proforma should be submitted by the organisation Financial assistance to the tune of Rs lakhs. has been provided to 35 colleges during A provision of Rs.750 lakh has been made to cover colleges/institutions during During the year, a sum or Rs lakhs has been sanctioned to 25 colleges of AYUSH ASSISTANCE TO PG MEDICAL EDUCATION (UPGRADATION OF UG DEPARTMENT FOR CREATING POST- GRADUATION FACILITIES Only new Departments in Govt. and Govt. aided institutes are eligible to receive grant under this scheme for post graduate training. The grant would be provided for five years only. The Departments which were assisted under the scheme in the earlier plan are not eligible to receive any further assistance beyond five years. Financial involvement of the States or the applicant Institute would be ensured. Mid-term evaluation of utilization of the released funds would also be undertaken Pattern of Assistance for Ayurved, Siddha and Unani Colleges: A) Expenditure on following posts in each department (l) Professor/Reader/Associate Professor l (one) (2) Assistant Prof./Lecturer l (one) (3) Technician l (one) (4) Technical Assistant l (one) (5) Laboratory Attendant l (one) (6) Junior Clerk/Typist l (one) Total 6 (six) B) Other facilities to students:- A lump sum amount will be provided to the State Govt./ institute which could be utilized for payment of stipend to the students by the institute. This lump sum amount will be calculated on the basis of number of students admitted in P.G. course at the following rates:- Stipend Rate per month per student :1st year : Rs.7000/-; 2nd year : Rs. 7500/-; 3rd year : Rs.8000/- Recurring liability on this account shall be for five years only. No recurring liability will lie on the Central Govt after five years of running the P.G. course with central assistance. C) Non-recurring expenditure:- Assistance for meeting Non-recurring expenditure is provided on the basis of scrutiny of actual requirements Pattern of Assistance for Homeopathy Colleges: (One Deptt.) RECURRING Salary Rs lakhs 227

20 Additional posts each of Teacher and Laboratory Assistant can be financed under this scheme. The scales of pay etc. of these posts will be according to the scales prevailing in the State concerned. Other facilities to students A lump sum amount will be provided to the institute which could be utilized for payment of stipend to the students by the institute. This lump sum amount will be calculated on the basis of number of students admitted in P.G. course at the following rates. Stipend rate per month per student 1st year Rs. 7000/- 2nd year Rs. 7500/- 3rd year Rs. 8000/- Contingency grant Rs lakhs NON-RECURRING Equipment as per requirement Books Rs lakhs Conditions similar to ISM colleges would apply for grant in aid to homeopathic colleges However, for upgradation of one department of Homoeopathy college, recurring grant admissible is Rs.0.83 lakh for salary for additional post each of Teacher and Laboratory Assistant, Stipend - Rs.2.60 lakhs and Contingency grant not exceeding Rs lakh. Nonrecurring grant of Rs lakhs is also admissible for purchase of X-ray machine, ECG machine, Computer system, Photocopier etc Both recurring and non-recurring grants are given under this scheme Under the scheme, the budget provision for is Rs lakhs. Assistance of lakhs has been sanctioned to 4 colleges during this financial year RE-ORIENTATION TRAINING PROGRAMME OF ISM&H PERSONNEL This Department has been supporting ISM&H institutions for re-orientation training purposes since 8th Five Year Plan. The programme is now revised considering the needs of ISM&H personnel and different programmes are devised for teachers and physicians. Thus now the Re-orientation Training Programme has two subcomponents: (A). Reorientation training programme for ISM&H personnel. (B). Short-term Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme for ISM&H physicians/practitioners (A) RE-ORIENTATION TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR ISM&H PERSONNEL ELIGIBILITY a) Government/Private/N.G.O. Institutions of ISM&H are eligible to take up this training programme. b) Teachers and doctors from Government/Govt. aided private and non-aided private institutions of ISM&H are eligible for this training. However, preference will be given to Govt. colleges/teachers and doctors. 2 (A) Scheme for general re-orientation-to make the programme cost effective, a batch of 20 trainees should form a group for the Scheme covering teachers and physicians. The course will be run for 2 weeks 3 (B) Scheme for specialised courses- A batch of 10 trainees may form a group for specialised re-orientation training programme like Kshar-sutra, Panch-karma therapy and Dental practices (Ayurveda) and courses on Yoga. This course will be of one month duration. Minimum number of trainees will be 8. Financial Assistance and Duration of the Training 1. Teachers and 2 weeks Rs.1,02,520 physicians training 2. Training in specialized 4 weeks Rs.1,13,740 fields i.e. Panchkarma and Ksharsutra therapy 3. Training in Yoga of ISM 4 weeks Rs.1,07,140 &H personnel (B). SHORT TERM CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) PROGRAMME FOR GENERAL ISM & H PRACTITIONERS An additional component of Continuing Medical Education Programme for updating the knowledge of general practitioners of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homeopathy working in private and public sector has been proposed for implementation in the 10th Plan period. These practitioners usually remain unaware of the scientific developments and recent trends and advances in clinical practice. As a result the clinical competence of the practitioners declines over the years which may adversely affect their professional skill and deprive the masses from the benefit of health sector developments in the right perspectives. There is also a need to keep them informed about the National Health Programme with an objective of mainstreaming them. 228

21 During , a budget provision of Rs.100 lakhs existed for the scheme. Grant in aid of Rs lakhs has been sanctioned to 42 institutions/colleges under the scheme for conducting 95 programmes Grant in aid of Rs lakhs was released to Manipur (NE Region) during the year for disbursement to ISM&H cell, Medical Directorate, Manipur, under the scheme for conducting Reoritentation programme for Homoeopathy practitioners RENOVATION AND STRENGTHENING OF ISM&H TEACHING HOSPITALS It has been observed that the condition of the teaching hospitals is very poor. Although these hospitals are admitting a large number of patients, yet the wards, therapy sections, hospital pharmacy, kitchen etc. are not hygienically maintained and upgraded. On this background a pilot scheme of renovation and strengthening of ISM&H hospitals was introduced to provide assistance for improving the condition of the hospitals during last 2 years of the 9th Plan. The scheme is being continued as a regular scheme in the 10th Plan One time financial assistance upto Rs.20 lakhs per hospital is admissible under the scheme for govt. institutions and Rs lakhs for govt.-aided institutions During , a budget provision of Rs.250 lakhs existed for the scheme. Grant in aid of Rs lakhs was sanctioned to 14 institutions/colleges, under the scheme, during the year Grant in aid of Rs lakhs was sanctioned to Assam state (NE Region) during the year, under the scheme for release to Govt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati STATE MODEL INSTITUTE OF AYURVED/ SIDDHA / UNANI / HOMEOPATHY The scheme of assistance to Post graduate medical education functional during 9th plan had a restricted scope of creating new postgraduate Deptts. Generalised development of the institute with an object of creating State of Art institute was not envisaged in this scheme. Currently AYUSH Systems are attracting global interest. Considering the need, a scheme to develop one Model Institute of AYUSH per system per State is under implementation in the 10th Plan. Eligibility- 1. Govt. institutes recognised by the Central Council at least for 10 years. 2. Institutes, fulfilling at least 50% Council norms. Financial assistance is provided for appointment of additional technical staff required for the Deptt. of Radiology, Micorbiology, Biochemistry & Anaesthesia and deficient teaching staff in the post graduate departments. The institute can be provided financial assistance upto a maximum Rs. 3 Crores subject to actual requirement for upgrading the infrastructure to attain the status of Model Institute. During , a budget provision of Rs.745 lakhs was indicated for the scheme, which was enhanced to Rs lakhs at RE Stage. Eight state colleges were supported. 229

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23 Research and Development Chapter The four Research Councils, viz. (i) Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddha (CCRAS); (ii) Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) (iii) Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) and (iv) Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), continued to initiate and guide, develop and coordinate scientific research in different aspects of respective systems, both fundamental and allied. These Councils are the Apex bodies for research in the concerned systems of medicine and are fully financed by the Govt. of India. The reorganisation of Councils has been undertaken to ensure efficiency and focussed research activities. Their research activities have been reviewed to ensure that Councils undertake meaningful research under fixed parameters within specified period and disseminate research findings for the benefit of educationists, researchers, physicians, manufacturers and common man. 4.2 CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN AYURVEDA AND SIDDHA The Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, an autonomous body under Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is an apex body in India for the formulation, co-ordination, development and promotion of research on scientific lines in Ayurveda and Siddha. The Council carries out its objects and functions through the net work of Research Institutes and Centres functioning under its direct control and through a number of Units located in Universities/ Institutes/ Hospitals of Ayurveda and Siddha in different parts of the country. A brief review of the work carried out under different research programmes during the reporting period is as under CLINICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMME Clinical conditions studied in Ayurveda during the year include Tamaka Swasa (Bronchial asthma), Parinamasula (Duodenal ulcer), Grahani (Malabsorption), Arsa (Piles), Bhagandara (Fistula-in-ano), Kamala (Jaundice), Mutrasamari (Urolithiasis), Madhumeha (Diabetes mellitus), Vyanbalvaishamya (Hypertension), Medoroga (Obesity and lipid disorders), Pakshavadha (Hemiplegia), Pangu (Paraplegia), Gridhrasi (Sciatica), Amavata (Rheumatoid arthritis),manodvega (Anxiety neurosis), Apasmara (Epilepsy), Manasmandata (Mental retardation), Timir Roga (Errors of refraction),kitibha (Psoriasis), Visamajwara (Malaria), Slipada (Filariasis), etc A team of scientists of the council was deputed for the expedition to Antractica from to The team conducted a clinical trial to evaluate the effect of certain Ayurvedic food and medicines on expedition members Clinical conditions studied under Siddha System of Medicine during the year include Kalanjaga Padai (Psoriasis), Putrunoi (Cancer), Valligunmam (Peptic ulcer), Manjal kamalai (Infective hepatitis), Santhuvatha soolai (Rheumatoid arthritis), Yanaikkal Noi (Filariasis), Venkuttam (Leucoderma) etc Studies on 2972 cases of different diseases/clinical conditions were carried out during the year, under the programme. During the execution of this programme, medical aid to 4,89,161 patients through Out Patient Departments and 2340 patients at In-door Patient Department functioning at different Institutes/Centres/ Units of the Council have been provided HEALTH CARE RESEARCH PROGRAMME: Under Health Care Research Programme, the Tribal Health Care Research is modulated to have rural bias so that benefits of the research programmes can reach to the grass-root level. Under this programme, team of research personnel visit each and every house in the selected/ adopted villages/tribal pockets and provide incidental medical aid besides collecting data pertaining to frequency of prevalence diseases, food habits with regard to different seasons, socio-economic status, availability of natural resources, standard of living and the types of treatment available to the rural/tribal folk. During the year 22 villages were covered under this programme and incidental medical aid provided to 5,817 patients DRUG RESEARCH PROGRAMME: The Drug Research Programme consists of Medico-Botanical Survey, Cultivation of Medicinal Plants, Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical, Pharmacological/ Toxicological studies besides Drug Standardization Research Programme. Under Medico Botanical Survey Programme over 31 survey tours were conducted and 616 plant specimens, 192 raw drugs besides 343 museum samples were collected. The Survey Units have also taken up maintenance work of their Herbarium and Museum. About 455 medicinal plant species 231

24 along with 15,020 Guggulu plants are presently growing in different Medicinal Plants Gardens. Pharmacognostical studies on 12 drugs, Pharmacological and toxicological studies on 26 drugs used in Ayurveda and Siddha System of Medicine have been carried out during the year. Under Drug Standardisation Research Programme Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical/TLC studies on 129 single drugs and 87 compound formulations were conducted The Council is also maintaining a Musk Deer Breeding Farm at Mehroori in Kumaon Hills and there are 24 adult animals on LITERARY RESEARCH PROGRAMMES : Literary Research Programme broadly covering medicohistorical studies, collection and compilation of references relating to drugs and diseases from classical treatises, lexicographic works, contemporary literature and publications of Ayurveda, Siddha and modern sciences continued further. The Council is bringing out "Journal of Research in Ayurveda & Siddha", "Bulletin of Medico-Ethno- Botanical Research, "Bulletin of Indian Institute of History of Medicine" besides the "News Letter". During the year, backlog of Journals and Bulletins has been cleared and 3 books/ Monographs were published FAMILY WELFARE RESEARCH PROGRAMMES : Clinical screening and Pharmacological studies of the oral contraceptive agents are being carried out under this programme. 191 new cases were studied and 364 old cases were carried forward from the previous year for clinical evaluation of oral and local contraceptive agents : Pippalyadi Yoga, Neem oil. Under RCH Programme Balkasa, Balatisar, and Bala Daurbalya were carried out and 118 cases were studied SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS During the reporting period the Council's officials have participated in a number of National/International Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Training programmes, Mela and Medical Camps. The Council has organised three workshops/seminar (1) Training Workshop on Research Methodology for Principal Investigators of Extra Mural Research Scheme of Department of AYUSH on 18th -19th September, 2003 at HQ New Delhi, (2) Workshop on feasibility of Introducing Basic Concepts and Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda and Siddha in Clinical Research on 27th-28th November, 2003 at New Delhi and (3) National Seminar on Eco-Friendly Herbs of Ayurveda in the Healthcare of Mankind: A strategy for Scientific Evaluation and Uniform Standardisation in collaboration with International Society for Herbs Medicine on 15th -16th March, 2004 at Lucknow. CCRAS workshop 4.3 CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN UNANI MEDICINE The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine was established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India as an autonomous organisation in the year 1979, to initiate, aid, conduct develop and to coordinate scientific research in Unani System of Medicine. The Council is engaged in the multifaceted research activities in the field of Unani medicine. The Council`s research programmes comprise of clinical research, drug standardisation, survey and cultivation of medicinal plants and literary research. These research activities are being carried out through a network of 24 Institutes/Units functioning in different parts of the country. These include two Central Research Institutes of Unani Medicine - one each at Hyderabad and Lucknow, eight Regional Research Institutes of Unani Medicine - one each at Chennai, Bhadrak, Patna, Aligarh, Mumbai, Srinagar, Calcutta and New Delhi, seven Clinical Research Units - one each at Allahabad, Bangalore, Karimganj, Meerut, Bhopal, Edathala(Kerela) and Burhanpur, four Drug Standardisation Research Units - one each at New Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow and Bangalore, a Chemical Research Unit at Aligarh, a Literary Research Institute at New Delhi and an Institute of Unani Medicinal Plants at Lucknow. During the year, new studies in clinical research programme were initiated in different diseases. Besides studies conducted during the previous year were consolidated and finalized. Programme-wise details are as follows; CLINICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMME: Under the Clinical Research Programmes, pre-clinical studies including pharmacological actions and safety evaluations on nine drugs; two for Ziabetus Sukkari 232

25 (Diabetes mellitus), three for Iltehab-e-Kabid (Infective hepatitis), one each for Daul Feel (Filariasis), Humma-e- Aswad (Kala Azar), Waja-ul-Mafasil (Rheumatoid arthritis) and Kasrat-e-Shahmuddam (Hyperlipidemia) were continued in collaboration with CSIR. Controlled clinical trials on Iltehab-e-Kabid (Infective hepatitis), Qarah-e- Asna-e-Ashari (Duodenal ulcer) and Kasrat-e-Shahmuddam (Hyperlipidemia) were continued in collaboration with Deccan Medical College, Hyderabad. Preliminary screening of two new anti-diabetic drugs was also continued at Clinical Research Unit, Bhopal in collaboration with Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal. Studies on safety evaluation and pharmacological actions with two new formulations for Infective hepatitis were also continued in collaboration with Taramani Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai. Besides ongoing clinical trials on various diseases were also continued at different centres of the Council. During the year, a total of 5569 research cases were registered FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH: Phase-II study on scientific interpretation of concept of Akhlat (Humour) and Mizaj (Temperament) and its association with the state of health and disease continued. In this study 1557 cases were studied REGIMENTAL THERAPY EXPERIMENTATION: Regimental therapy mainly Hajamat (Cupping) experimental also continued in Musculoskeletal disorders at two centres of the Council. Comparative controlled study has been undertaken on 58 subjects of Waja-ul-Mafasil (Rheumatoid arthritis) at these centres RESEARCH-ORIENTED GENERAL O.P.D. SERVICES: Research oriented GOPD services were continued at 15 centres of the Council. The main aim of this programme is to get research feed back from the cases attended in the General OPD for common ailments and speciality clinic. During the year, a total of cases of common ailments were attended at different centres of the Council MOBILE CLINICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMME: Medicare-cum-mobile clinical research programme for Schedule Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections of the society was continued at 7 centres of the Council. During the reporting period cases were treated at different centres of the Council. Two morbidity surveys - one in urban slums namely; Madanpur Khadar in New Delhi and the other in tribal pockets of Burhanpur, (Khandwa district) covering a total population of over 9000 were undertaken. In these surveys 1812 patients were treated. Intervention phase in six rural pockets in Allahabad adopted during the previous year covering a population of about was also continued. Treatment, referral and health education programme continued in these pockets UNANI TREATMENT CENTRE AND SPECIALITY CLINIC AT DR. RAM MANOHAR LOHIA HOSPITAL, NEW DELHI. The Department of AYUSH in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has started a Unani O.P.D.- cum-speciality clinic at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital with effect from January The Council has been assigned the responsibility of running this clinic. During the period, a total of patients were registered in the General OPD and speciality clinics DRUG STANDARDISATION RESEARCH PROGRAMME:. Under the Drug Standardisation Research Programme, standardisation work on 35 single drugs including 15 single controversial drugs was continued. Besides, standardisation of method of processing of four compound formulations also continued SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION OF FOLKLORE CLAIMS: Work on scientific validation of four single drugs selected from the data on folklore claims was continued during the reporting period at Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Srinagar EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROJECTS: During the reporting period, eight extramural research projects in pharmacology, toxicology and clinical evaluation were completed COLLABORATIONS: The Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi to establish standardization procedures and improved processing and preserving techniques applicable to Unani Medicine industries for single as well as compound drugs for global competition. The Council has passed on 26 coded Unani drugs to CSIR for extensive laboratory studies. The preliminary in vitro and in vivo studies are encouraging. Another MoU was also signed with National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), New Delhi to develop, promote, license, and commercially exploit technology, invention and know-how developed by the Council in Unani Medicine. Under this agreement the Council has applied for patents on two drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis and one drug for Bronchial Asthma during the year. 233

26 The council has been entrusted with developing a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) for Unani. In the first phase, database on 77,000 formulations collected from 14 Unani texts running into 35 volumes has been developed SURVEY AND CULTIVATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS PROGRAMME: Under the Survey and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants Programmes ethno-botanical exploration of different forest areas namely; Rajinder Nagar, Moinabad, Narsapur, Budwel, Medchal, Mutangi, Narsingi, Chevela, of Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy forest divisions, Ramanagar forest division of Uttranchal, Dharabal, Khellenmarg, Apharwat-Alupathar, Nilnag, Yusmarg track, Aharabal, of Peerpanjal and J&K forest divisions was continued. During these surveys 652 plants specimens were collected. Besides nine folk information on various uses including medicinal utility of plants from the local inhabitants were also recorded. More than 402 herbarium sheets were prepared. Five hundred six index card were compiled. Thirty specimens were added to the museum. One hundred eighty kg of raw drugs were collected Experimental cultivation to increase the growth and yield of some medicinal plants such as Asgandh (Withania somnifera Dunal), Brahmi (Centella asiatica (L.) Urban.), Ushba-e-Hindi (Hemidesmus indicus (L) R.Br.), Jadwar (Delphinium demudatum Wall), Kutki (Picorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth.) Kalonji, (Nigella sativa) Arusa (Adhatoda vasica Nees.) and Gurmarbuti (Gymmema sylvester R. Br.) was also continued Large scale cultivation of Atrilal (Ammi-majus Linn.) and Gulnar Farsi (Punica granatum Linn.) (Abortive variety), Sambhalu (Vitex negundo L.), was also undertaken in the herb garden of the Council New plants species were added in the nurseries of Unani medicinal plants developed at Regional Research Institutes of Unani Medicine Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Srinagar (J&K),Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) and Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh). During the year, 105 species of Unani medicinal plants were maintained at different centres. The Council has developed a database of 6650 folk claims collected from different tribes during ethano botanical surveys. This information has been compiled and published in four volumes during the reporting period LITERARY RESEARCH PROGRAMME: Under the Literary Research Programme translation, editing and compilation of rare Unani books/manuscripts were continued. During the reporting period, editing of Kitabul-Fakhir and Urdu translation of Kitab-al-Miat-e-Masihi was also continued. Urdu translation of Kitab-ul-Hawi Vol. XII was also published INAUGURATION OF NEW BUILDING OF RRIUM, CHENNAI : Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs Smt. Sushma Sawraj, inaugurated the new building of Council`s Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM) at Chennai on 17 February PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION, HEALTH CAMPS AND MELAS: The Council participated in over 260 health melas/health exhibitions organised by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and other organisations during the reporting period. In these melas, treatment, consultancy and referral services were provided to more than 75,000 patients MORBIDITY SURVEYS IN TRIBAL AREAS: The Council conducted two base line morbidity surveys - one in tribal pocket of district Khandwa (M.P.) and the other in tribal pockets of Maharajganj (U.P.). In these surveys base line morbidity data was recorded. Specific studies on prevalence of joints diseases and anaemia were also undertaken DEVELOPMENT DATABASE OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH IN UNANI MEDICINE: The Council developed a database on research in Unani Medicine carried out at different post-graduate colleges in different disciplines during the reporting period. On the basis of this database a subject-wise compendium of research is under compilation for publication PUBLICATIONS: During the reporting period, publication of Council`s News letters, and Urdu journal 'Jahan-e-Tib' was continued. Urdu translation of Kitabul Hawai, Vol.XII was also published BUDGET: The Budget (R.E.) for the Council for the year was Rs lakhs (Plan) and Rs lakhs (Non Plan). 4.4 CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN HOMOEOPATHY NEW DELHI The Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy was established on 30th March 1978 as an autonomous organization under the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of 234

27 Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India for formulation, coordination, development and promotion of research in Homoeopathy. It is fully funded by the Govt. of India and as on date remains a premier organization engaged in organized research in Homoeopathy in the country The Council carries out its objectives and functions through a network of 51 institutes and units located in different parts of the country. These are carrying out researches on various aspects of Homoeopathy broadly classified into: (i) Clinical Research, (ii) Drug Proving Research, (iii) Clinical Verification Research, (iv) Drug Standardization & Drug Research, and (v) Survey, Collection and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants. As per recommendation of Sub-committee on reorganization and re-structuring of the CCRH, and its ratification by the GB, few units are being merged with other units. So after complete merger there will be a network of 33 Instt/Units Clinical Research Programme: This programme is being undertaken at 21 Research Instt/units of the Council. Clinical Research- drug related & disease related studies on 39 clinical problems were concluded during this year. Preparation of consolidated report is in progress at Institute/Units. The assignment of clinical studies on National Health Programme was in progress, besides preparation of consolidated report. A total no. of cases attended the OPD at these units including 1870 cases registered for research study (i). Encouraging results have been observed in the treatment of Filaria. Three homoeopathic medicines Apis mellifica, Bryonia alba and Rhus toxicodendron have been identified as the most indicated and therapeutically useful medicines for the management of various stages of Filaria (ii). Under Bronchial asthma, homoeopathic medicines have shown beneficial results in reducing and in some cases even withdrawal of allopathic drugs. The frequency, intensity and duration of subsequent attacks have also been reduced (iii). Details of Completed Projects Following Research Projects have been completed. 1. Iron Deficiency Anaemia 2. Cholelithiasis 3. Behavioural disorder (drug related) 4. Behavioural problems under Mental Retardation 5. Drug de addiction 6. Malignant diseases 7. Treatment of Malignant disease August Nursing Home 8. Corn 9. Warts 10. Alopecia 11. Mumps 12. Poliomyelitis (iv). Indigenous drugs like Aegle marmelos (Bel fruit, Atista indica (Bannimbu), Holarrhena antidysenterica (Kurchi) and Cynadon dactylon (Dub grass) have shown positive results in the treatment of amoebiasis and dysentery besides Nux vomica, Mercurius solubilis and Aloe socotrina (iii). The findings of clinical trials in Sickle Cell Anaemia, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Hypertension, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, various Dermatologic Conditions, Helminthiasis, Osteoarthritis and Intermittent fever are also significant. A group of most effective Homoeopathic medicines with their reliable indications in these conditions have been identified Clinical research in tribal areas: Clinical research on 16 diseases (under newly assigned disease oriented project) is in progress at 21 clinical Research Units located in tribal areas of the country. Preliminary verification of useful indications of certain drugs in respective clinical conditions has been completed on 18 diseases. The reliable prescribing indication of some of these medicines in different disease conditions like Amoebiasis, Helminthiasis, Sinusitis and Bronchitis etc. have been noted and studies are continued for further verification and confirmation of clinical data obtained so far. A total of patients attended the OPD at these units including 2521 cases registered for research study Clinical Verification: The Council under its clinical verification research programme aims to bring out most reliable prescribing indications and effective potencies of a group of drugs which have either been proved by CCRH under its Drug Proving Research programme or certain fragmentarily proved homoeopathic medicines that are clinically useful but infrequently used in clinical practice. The symptomatic data of 65 drugs is being verified clinically and most of these drugs are of indigenous origin. The study of Boerhaavia diffusa, Caesalpinia bonducella, Carica papaya, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Jaborandi, Nyctanthes arbortristis Saraca indica, Sarsaparilla, Terminalia chebula and Viscum album have been completed. The clinically verified data of these drugs has been published for the use of profession in CCRH quarterly bulletin. These drugs have been withdrawn from the list of assignment of current year and 10 new drugs : Acid butyricum, Arsenicum bromatum, Chromo kali sulph, Euphorbia lathyris, Ocimum can., Oxytropis lamberti, Rauwolfia serpentina, Eicinus communis, Staphylococcinum and Tribulus terrestris have been added. During the reporting year a total of New Research cases have been registered for study. Besides 235

28 this treatment was also provided to patients in the general OPD Drug Proving : Drug Proving or Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trials (HPT) is the most important activity of the Council. The Council has developed a plan and protocol of double blind technique for HPTs, which has also been accepted internationally, and process of symptom extraction from HPTs has also been standardized. Success of this methodology can be assessed from the clinical verification studies of proving pathogenesis where many symptoms are repeatedly being verified when prescriptions are based upon them. The Council has laid emphasis on proving of drugs of indigenous origin and those, which have had fragmentary proving under its Programme and so far 73 such drugs, have been proved. Proving of six drugs (four short provings and two long provings of drugs) was under progress during the reporting year. The Council has published monographs on 8 drugs and proving pathogenesis of 41 drugs has been published in various issues of CCRH quarterly bulletin. Compilation of five drugs has been completed and proving data is being placed before forthcoming SAC Drug Standardization: Drug Standardization involves a multidisciplinary approach encompassing pharmacognostic, physico-chemical and pharmacological parameters in order to study the various qualitative characteristics of drugs. During the year under report, the pharmacognostic standards of 8 drugs and physico-chemical standards of 8 drugs have been determined at the Institute/ Units undertaking this Programme Collection, Survey and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants: To locate, identify and collect medicinal plants used for reference studies and standardization is an important activity that contributes to the growth of all systems of medicine. The unit at Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Tamilnadu conducts surveys, identifies, collects and supplies the raw drug specimens to our Institutes/Units undertaking standardization studies. During surveys 63 plants specimen native to areas in and around Ooty were collected. Six raw drug specimens to Drug Standardization Units of the Council were supplied, and 50 plants species were identified during the reporting period. The Unit stitched 245 plants, mounted 40 herbarium sheets and worte tabels on 175 herbarium sheets. Besides this medicinal plants garden for experimental as well as small-scale cultivation especially of exotic medicinal plants, used in Homoeopathy is being developed on 12.7 acres of land on lease from Tamilnadu Govt. Regular planting, deweeding, nursery raising, upkeep and maintenance of Cineraria maritima (5175 plants), Chrysanthemus parthenium (200plants), Digitalis purpurea (350plants), Rosmarinus officinalis (200 plants), Achillea millefolium (350 plants), Anthoxanthum odoratum (25 plants), Viola odorata (150 plants) and Santolina chamaecyparissus (450 plants) are being done using germplasm technique, in its research garden Publications: The Council has brought out the following publications during the period CCRH Quarterly Bulletin Vol. 24 (3&4) 2002, Vol. 25 (1&2) 2003, and Vol. 25 (3&4) 2003 CCRH News No. 29 Manuscript for CCRH News No. 30 completed. Reprints of the 12 pamphlets on various aspects of Homoeopathy Seminar/Workshop; A Workshop on Clinical Management of Geriatric Diseases with Homoeopathy was organised on 6th and 7th November, 2003 under the auspices of Regional Research Institute (H), Mumbai under CCRH, New Delhi at Juhu Jagruti Auditorium, C.M.P.H. Medical College & Hospital Campus, Irla, Ville Parle (West) Mumbai The Council participated in seminar on " The role of Homoeopathy in the treatment of Cancer" sponsored by department of AYUSH Govt. of India at Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode on 17-18, June Health Mela/ Exhibitions: Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) through its nearby Instt/ Units participated in Health Melas /Exhibition with the support of the Department REPORT ON ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN SPECIALLY IN NORTH EASTERN STATES: The Council has ten Clinical Research Units in the North Eastern States and Sikkim. These Units are located at Agartala (Tripura), Aizawal (Mizoram), Dimapur (Nagaland), Diphu (Assam), Guwahati ( Assam), Imphal (Manipur), Kongjom (Manipur), Itanagar (Arunanchal Pradesh), Shillong (Meghalaya) and Gangtok (Sikkim). Eight units are located in tribal areas and engaged in drug related Clinical Research studies on ten diseases prevalent in these areas and also providing Medicare as a bye way of research to the local populace. A total of cases have been attended to in the O.P.D. including 1474 cases registered for research study under different diseases between The reliable indications of drugs under Para nasal sinusitis, Jaundice, Scabies, Hypertension, Oral disorders, Respiratory infection, Menstrual disorders and Middle ear infection have been identified. These are being further verified in different Institutes and units. 236

29 4.5 CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN YOGA & NATUROPATHY Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act as an autonomous body under the Deptt. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & F.W.. The main objective of the Council is to conduct Scientific Research in the field of Yoga and Naturopathy. However, in the absence of any other Statutory Body to look after the Education & Training, the objectives were later amended to include Education, Training and Propagational aspects of these disciplines. At present, the Council is looking after the overall development of these traditional systems. In the absence of its own infrastructural facilities or direct units to conduct research, the Council is executing its various activities / programmes by providing grant-in-aid to various voluntary organisations / NGOs Presently, the Council is funding the following activities : (I) Clinical Research ; (II) One Year Diploma; (III) Treament-Cum-Propagation Centre; (IV) Patient Care Centre (10/5 Bedded); (V) Literary Research / Translation / Publication Work (VI) Seminar/ Workshop/ Conferences The Council has also adopted following three new schemes for implementation from the financial year :- A. National Award to Best Yoga Rs. 25,000/- & Naturopathy Expert (once in a year) B. Best Research Paper / Rs. 10,000/- Young Scientist Award (once in a year) C. Awarding Fellowship to Rs.6,000/- Ph. D. students P.M.(maximum of 5 students) Under the Research Scheme 11 projects are in operation which are financed by the Council at present. It is quite interesting to note that the leading Medical as well as Yoga institutes like All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, National Instt. of Mental Health & Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) Banglore, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai and Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Sansthan, Bangalore etc. are involved in conducting Clinical Research in the field of Yoga The research project which is in operation at IRCH, AIIMS on effect of Sudarshan Kriya and Pranayam on Cancer patients has shown a significant result in terms of increase in Natural Killer cells. The project on anti-oxidant system, carried out at Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) has shown that yogic practices could endow the trainees with a better anti-oxidant defence to withstand oxidative stress. Another project on Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is in operation at DIPAS. The preliminary results from the study have suggested a marked improvement in cardiac function parameters within 7 days of the intervention programme which showed further improvement when re-inforcement was done after six months of entering the study. The final outcome of the project is expected to give a break-through result in cardiac problem. The final report of these projects are still awaited. Other projects of Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Sansthan, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, NIMHANS, JIPMER etc. are showing significant results in their respective subjects of study Under the training scheme, the Council is Rs lacs per annum to each institution conducting One Year DYN Course to produce paramedical personnel in these disciplines. At present there are 18 such centres which are involved in conducting this course. The Council has been empowered to accredit the Institutions conducting various courses on Yoga & Naturopathy and to register the practitioners of these disciplines. It is expected that a number of NGOs/Voluntary organisations will come forward to conduct Degree/Diploma level courses in Yoga and Naturopathy At present, the Treatment-Cum-Propagation Centre is operated in 10 centres. There are 31 five bedded and 22 ten bedded Patient Care Centres operated with the financial assistance of CCRYN. These schemes are aimed at strengthening the existing facilities of Yoga and Nature Cure centres as well as to propagate the principles, concepts & practices of these systems among the masses The Council is publishing its quarterly newsletter "Yogic Prakritik Jeevan Sandesh" with a view to disseminate the principles of Yoga and Naturopathy. The Council is also going to start the publication of its Scientific Journal of Research in Yoga and Naturopathy The Council's first ever publication 'YOGIC & NATURE CURE TREATMENT FOR COMMON AILMENTS' has been found to be a very popular book among the practitioners of Yoga and Naturopathy as well as common masses. Its second edition is available for sale. The Council is also planning to print some more books under its Literary Research / Publication and Translation Scheme Council has published two more books during the year entitled "Aadi Urja Prana" (Hindi) by Amrita Bharti and "Vyavaharik Prakritik Chikitsa" (Hindi). The latter is a translation of original book "Practice of Natural Therapeutics" written by Dr. Henry Lindlahr. 237

30 The Council has produced four Video Cassettes on different aspects of Yoga and Naturopathy. These cassettes will help in spreading the message of Yoga and Naturopathic life-style among the masses. These cassettes will be shown to the public through its grantee institutions The Council is also conducting Keep fit Yoga Classes of one hour duration at its Headquarters wherein nearly four hundred people attend the classes everyday. The overall response of the public is highly encouraging. A Yoga & Naturopathy Counseling centre is also run by the Council at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. It is also participating in various Swasthya Evam Parivar Kalyan Melas held in different states. The live Yoga demonstration, Health counselling and sale of natural food were quite on attraction for visitors in these exhibitions The budget provision for is Rs lakhs (Plan) and Rs.64 lakhs (Non Plan) The Council has spent Rs lacs on North - East States under various schemes in the year , which is 8.46% of the total allocated budget of the Council. During the Council will make all efforts to utilise the funds allocated for North - East States. 4.6 ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA A state-of-the-art National Ayurveda Hospital is being set up at New Delhi to provide quality patient care services, under the Ayurvedic system of medicine. It will also act as a referral institution and developed as a "Centre of Excellence", in order to set highest standards of patient care and research in addition to functioning as a model collaborative centre. Delhi Development Authority has allotted 4.5 acres of land for the purpose near Apollo Hospital at Sarita Vihar and is constructing a boundary wall around the site. The foundation stone laying ceremony has been performed by the Hon'ble Vice-President of India, Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on 14th February 2004 in the presence of HFM, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Minister for Labour, Dr. Sahib Singh, Lt. Governor of Delhi, Shri Vijay Kapoor and other dignitaries. The initial proposal to set up the hospital as a joint venture with a private partner has been modified and it will now be set up entirely in the Government sector. Accordingly, the name has also been changed from "National Ayuyrvedic Hospital" to "All India Institute of Ayurveda". The capital cost of the project can be managed within the Department's existing plan provision including the likely savings. The recurring cost will be approximately Rs.9.5 crore per annum. The Institute will have a 500 bed hospital and impart post graduate education in Ayurveda and conduct research in Ayurveda. 4.7 SCHEME FOR EXTRA MURAL RESEARCH IN AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) 1. In addition to intra-mural research conducted by the Central Research Councils, the Department of AYUSH has been implementing the Scheme for Extra Mural Research in AYUSH since the year The Scheme was revised with focussed objectives and priority areas in the year The objectives of the Scheme are:- ª to develop evidence based support on the efficacy of AYUSH drugs and therapies; ª to undertake research in the preventive and promotive aspects of AYUSH practices and therapies; ª to generate data on safety, standardization and quality control for AYUSH products and practices; ª to promote research on fundamental principles of AYUSH; ª to facilitate the validation of relevant and promising practices and skills of traditional health practitioners for public benefit; ª to retrieve and revive the rare classical literature and to conduct research on the historical aspects of AYUSH. 3. Under the Scheme, financial assistance is provided to accredited research organizations for undertaking special research projects. The Scheme aims at utilizing the potential of eminent research institutions in the country and supplementing the research needs under AYUSH. Research through this Scheme will supplement the research work being undertaken by the existing research councils under the Department. Under the Scheme, financial assistance is provided to AYUSH & Medical Colleges, University Departments, Research Institutions, both in public and private sectors. So far, 59 projects have been sanctioned under the Scheme. During , total amount of Rs.1.10 crore was utilized for taking up 8 new projects and for continuing 10 ongoing projects. (details at annexure IX.) 238

31 Increasing the availability of Raw Material Chapter Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) use various raw materials such as medicinal plants, materials of marine and animal origin, minerals, metals etc. However, medicinal plants constitute 80% of the raw materials. The effectiveness of these systems mainly depends upon the use of genuine raw materials. According to the report of the World Health Organization, over 80% of the world population relies on the traditional systems of medicines, largely plant based, to meet their primary health care needs. According to another report of the Export Import Bank of India (1997), the value of the medicinal plants related trade in India is of the order of 5.5 billion U.S. dollars and is growing rapidly. The international market of herbal products is estimated to be US $ 62 billion and poised to grow further The forests and wastelands have been the traditional source of medicinal herbs and plants over the centuries. This position cannot be sustained much further because, on the one hand the area under forests has been steadily shrinking and, on the other the requirement of medicinal plants and herbs has increased steeply. This has resulted in over exploitation of medicinal plants in the forests and there is a marked decline in the availability of quality raw material used in the manufacture of medicines and allied products. Some medicinal plants have already reached the endangered status and are facing a threat of extinction. One indication of the scarcity of some medicinal plants is their ever rising price. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has already recommended a ban on 29 endangered species of medicinal plants. Difficulties encountered in accessing quality raw material have given rise to a very unhealthy practice of replacing the prescribed medicinal plants for use in drugs through adulteration or substitution. This not only reduces the efficacy of the drugs but can also have adverse impact on their safety. 5.2 CENTRAL SCHEME FOR DEVELOP- MENT & CULTIVATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS The Department is implementing this scheme to augment the efforts for cultivation and development of medicinal plants. It has two components. The first component namely "Central Scheme for Development and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants" is for providing one time financial assistance for development of demonstrative medicinal plants garden to Govt./Semi Govt. Organizations including AYUSH institutions; autonomous or statutory bodies controlled by the Govt.; Universities and Govt. aided private colleges of AYUSH recognized for the last 5 years by the Central Council of Indian Medicine/ Homoeopathy. Minimum eligibility criteria for seeking assistance for this purpose are availability of the basic infrastructure, expertise and 2 acres of land. The scheme was started in the year The second component of the scheme viz. "Central Scheme for Development of Agro-techniques and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants" provides for grant of assistance for development of agro-techniques of medicinal plants used in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy medicines. The objective of the scheme is to evolve agricultural practices for cultivation of identified Medicinal Plants which are in short supply or are endangered. Agrotechnology based cultivation is poised to facilitate reduction of the possibility of mis-identification, adulteration and variation in quality of medicinal plants scientific institutions including CSIR laboratories, Agriculture & Horticulture Universities etc. have been supported through projects under the scheme for developing agro-techniques of about 120 identified medicinal plants. So far agro-techniques of about 71 medicinal plants have been developed. 5.3 NATIONAL MEDICINAL PLANTS BOARD INTRODUCTION: The Medicinal plants Board at the National level has been set up through a Government Resolution notified on 24th November, 2000 under the Chairpersonship of Union Health & Family Welfare Minister. The Board was established with the primary objectives of establishing an agency which would be responsible for co-ordination of all matters relating to medicinal plants, including drawing up policies and strategies for conservation, proper harvesting, costeffective cultivation, marketing of raw material in order to protect, sustain and develop this sector. The Board is supported by one administrative (SFC) and five technical committees. 239

32 5.3.2 ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD : (i) The 32 prioritised medicinal plants at the National level i.e. - Amla, Ashok, Ashwagandha, Atees, Bael, Bhumi amlaki, Brahmi, Chandan, Chirata, Daruhaldi, Giloe, Gudmar, Guggal, Isabgol, Jatamansi, Kalihari, Kalmegh, Kesar, Kokum, Kuth, Kutki, Makoy, Mulethi, Pathar chur, Pippali, Safed Musali, Sarpgandha, Senna, Shatavari, Tulsi, Vai Vidang, Vatsnabh, which are in great demand both in domestic and International market have been identified for cultivation, conservation and development. (ii) Agro-techniques for prioritised species has been published in the form of a book "Cultivation Practices of Some Commercially Important Medicinal Plants". (iii) The 3rd meeting of National Medicinal Plants Board was held on 12th July, 2003 under the Chairpersonship of Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare. (iv) A Medicinal - Herbal Garden has been established with support of the Secretariat of the President House & inaugurated by the Hon'ble President of India, Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam on the 2nd October SCHEMES / PROJECTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE In order to address various issues and problems of the medicinal plants sector, the Board has identified important areas and formulated schemes for financial support for the development of the medicinal plants sector. These are : PROMOTIONAL SCHEMES: Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Survey and Inventorisation of medicinal plants. In-situ conservation and ex-situ cultivation of medicinal plants. Production of Quality planting material. Extension activities - Information, education and communication. Study of demand supply position and marketing of medicinal plants for domestic and global market. Research & Development in medicinal plants sector OTHER AREAS: 1. Promote co-operative efforts among growers and collectors of medicinal plants. 2. Value addition and semi-processing of products of medicinal plants. 3. Undertake/assist or encourage scientific technological and economic research on medicinal plants COMMERCIAL SCHEMES: Ø Ø Ø Ø Production and assured supply of quality planting material in bulk. Area expansion for selected species and cultivation in more than 2 ha. land area. Value addition - for developing proper harvesting techniques, semi-processing of produces viz. Collection, grading, drying, storage, packing etc. Develop innovative marketing mechanism. Medicinal Plant/Herbal Garden FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS : Financial assistance in the form of grant in aid would be available upto 30% of the project cost, subject to a maximum of Rs. 9 lakhs per project. 240

33 5.5 STATE MEDICINAL PLANTS BOARD (SMPB) At the initiative of National Medicinal plants Board, so far following thirty SMPBs have been constituted :- Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. 5.6 EXTENSION MATERIAL ON MEDICINAL PLANTS For agro techniques of prioritized species the book titled "Cultivation Practices of some Commercially important medicinal plants" have been revised. Brief pamphlets on promotional as well as commercial schemes for the development of the sector were prepared in English as well as in Hindi for large scale distribution. Posters on very important medicinal plants for common diseases like dietary system, memory enhancer, urinary system, liver disorder, diabetes etc. were prepared and made available for distribution in the "Swasthya Mela" which took place in every Parliamentary constituency in the country during January and February, REGIONAL WORKSHOPS Regional interactive meets and seminars, workshops were held in different state capitals during the year with active involvement of the concerned State Medicinal Plants Boards of the States. 5.8 THIRD MEETING OF NATIONAL MEDICINAL PLANTS BOARD The third meeting of the National Medicinal Plants Board was held on 12th July, 2003 under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. The web site of the Board was launched by the Chairperson. Some of the important issues/items discussed and approved in the meeting were ex-post facto approval of Promotional and Commercial schemes guidelines and sanction of projects for funding through NMPB and approval of budget for the year During the financial year the proposals on cultivation with buy-back arrangement were given special preference in order to ensure quality raw material with assured market mechanism. During the year 67 projects were sanctioned on promotional schemes and 683 projects on cultivation (contact farming) were sanctioned. The main species covered were Amla, Ashok, Atees, Ashwagandha, Arjun, Bael, Bahera, Chirata, Coleus, Decalepis hamiltoni, Giloe, Gudmar, Harr, Inula, Jatamansi, Kuth, Kutki, Kalihari, Makoi, Mulethi, Ritha, Safed Musli, Senna, Tezpat, etc. During the financial year total expenditure incurred by the Board was Rs lakhs, of this Rs lakhs was spent on commercial and promotional project proposals. Besides sanctioning of 754 projects during the year, second installment and 3rd installment in respect of the projects sanctioned during and were also released by the Board. During the year, the total area coverage under various selected medicinal plants would be acre and 117 lakh plants would be raised in order to meet the demand of farmers who are interested in growing medicinal plants. 241

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35 Standardisation and Quality Control of ISM & H Drugs Chapter Laying down the Pharmacopoeial standards for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicine both for single and compound drugs is an essential item of work. The Ministry had taken up the task of developing pharmacopoeial standards through Pharmacopoeia Committees. Pharmacopoeial standards are important and are mandatory for the implementation of the drug testing provisions under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules thereunder. These standards are also essential to check samples of drugs available in the market for their safety and efficacy Four different Pharmacopoeia Committees are working for preparing official formularies/pharmacopoeias to evolve uniform standards in preparation of drugs of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy and to prescribe working standards for single drugs as well as compound formulations The Department of Ayush launched a Central Scheme to develop standard Operating Procedure of manufacturing process to develop pharmacopoeial standards and shelf life studies of Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani Compound drugs under 10th Five Year Plan. 6.2 AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA COMMITTEE (APC) First Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Committee (APC) was constituted in the year 1962 and the present Committee is 9th in its series. The four sub-committees consisting of multi disciplinary expert scientists in the field of Botany, Chemistry, renowned Vaidyas and teachers of Ayurveda are working for preparing official Ayurvedic Formulary of India and Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India to develop Pharmacopoeial standards of Ayurvedic formulations and standards of single drugs used in the formulations The present Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Committee (APC) and its Sub-Committee completed the following work in : (i) Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (Vol.IV) containing 68 monographs on single drugs was printed & released. (ii) 33 Monographs were finalised under Central Scheme of A.P.C. (iii) The pharmacopoeial standards of 14 single drugs were examined and approved in the meeting of Botany/ Chemistry Sub-Committee held on (iv) 65 compound formulations were discussed and approved (v) 17 herbomineral formulations under Reproductive Child Health Programme and draft protocol of the RCH drugs were approved. 6.3 UNANI PHARMACOPOEIA COMMITTEE The present Unani Pharmacopoeia committee (UPC) has been constituted on 17th October, 2002 for preparing official / National Formulary of Unani Medicine (NFUM) and Unani Pharmacopoeia to maintain the Pharmacopoeial standards of Unani Medicines. The term of Unani Pharmacopoeia Committee is for a period of three years from the date of its first meeting. The Chairman of the committee has the power to co-opt one or two experts from outside if desired. The functions of the Pharmacopoeia Committee are as under; 1. To prepare draft Pharmacopoeia of Unani drugs. 2. To lay down principles and standards for preparation of Unani drugs. 3. To lay down tests of identify, quality, purity and 4. Such other matters as are incidental and necessary for preparation of Unani Pharmacopoeia ACHIEVEMENTS OF UPC: i. Published National Formulary of Unani Medicine (NFUM) Part-1, consisting of 441 compound Unani Formulations in English and Urdu language. ii. Published NFUM Part-II and Part-III consisting of 202 and 103 compound Unani Formulations in English Language. iii Published Unani Pharmacopoeia of India (UPI) Part-1 Vol.I, consisting of 45 monographs of single drugs 6.4 SIDDHA PHARMACOPOEIA COMMITTEE Terms of Reference: (1) To prepare draft Pharmacopoeia of Siddha drugs; (ii) to lay down standards of single drugs for the preparation of Siddha drugs; (iii) to lay down tests of identity, quality and purity; and (iv) such other matters as are incidental and necessary for the preparation of Siddha drugs. 243

36 6.4.2 TARGET FIXED FOR THE COMMITTEE: (i) Standards of single drugs mentioned in the Siddha formulary of India Part - 1 and (ii) Standards of compound formulations mentioned in Siddha formulary Part - 1 and (iii) Publication of Siddha formulary of India Part-II The Siddha Pharmacopoeia has approved standards for 70 compound drugs and 80 single drugs of plant origin which is in the process of publication. 6.5 HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACOPOEIA COMMITTEE The Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee (HPC) was constituted in September,1962 on the recommendations of the Homoeopathic Advisory Committee and Homoeopathic Sub-Committee of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board on the question of control of Homoeopathic drugs under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.1940 and Rules, The sources of Homoeopathic drugs are mostly natural viz. vegetables/plants, animals, minerals, chemicals, Nosodes, Sarcodes etc. The Committee has experts in Chemistry and Botany besides manufacturers of Homoeopathic medicine and eminent Homoeopaths as well as officials who are concerned with the work of testing and research in drugs The term of the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee was initially 3 years which is being extended from time to time. The tenure of the last committee was upto January It has been reconstituted on 20th January, 2004 for a period of 3 years The Chairman of the Committee has the powers to form Sub-Committee whenever required and co-opt experts from outside on the Sub-Committee The functions of the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee(HPC). t t t t To prepare draft Pharmacopoeia of Homoeopathic drugs whose therapeutic usefulness have been proved on the lines of the American, German and British Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia ; To lay down principles and standards for the preparation of Homoeopathic drugs. To lay down test of identity, quality, purity, and such matters as are incidental and necessary for the preparation of a Homoeopathy Pharmacopoeia. To prepare Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical codex ACHIEVEMENT OF THE H.P.C. DURING :- The Homoeopathic drugs are available in the market in mother tincture and in potency. The priority of the HPC is to fix standards upto the level of mother tincture or equivalent i.e. of the raw materials and method of preparation. From 1962 onwards the Committee has finalised and recommended standards for Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India containing 916 Monographs published in 8 Volumes Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Codex has been sent for printing. This Pharmaceutical Codex Vol.-I comprises of 100 monographs After the reconstitution of HPC on the 80th meeting of HPC was held on 20th March 2004 in the year Nineteen monographs have been approved by the committee for inclusion in 9th Volume of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India Enforcement of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India(HPI). Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (Vol.I to Vol.VIII) have become official in terms of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules 1945 thereunder. The HPC also lays down the standards of Raw Material/ Mother tincture and arranges publication of Homoeopathy Codex. 6.6 PHARMACOPOEIAL LABORATORY FOR INDIAN MEDICINE, GHAZIABAD The Laboratory was established in the year 1970 as Standard Setting-cum-Drug-Testing Laboratory for Indian Medicine (Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha System) at the National level. Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) are covered under the purview of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, The worked out standards, in the form of monographs are published by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India. The First, Second and Third Volume of Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part-I, containing 80, 78 and 100 monographs respectively on single drugs have already been published. The Fourth Volume of Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India has been published and released by the Hon'ble Vice President of India in February The Laboratory laid down the standards for 8 single drugs of plant origin The Laboratory is maintaining a Herbal Garden of Medicinal Plants used in Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy The Laboratory is also engaged in sale of Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part-I, Vol. -I, II, & III and Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part - I & II. 244

37 6.6.5 During the year the Laboratory has tested 85 drug samples Budget for the year is Rs lakhs (Plan) and Rs lakhs (Non Plan) 6.7 HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACOPOEIA LABORATORY, GHAZIABAD Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory, Ghaziabad has been set up as a national laboratory for the purpose of laying down standards and testing for identity, purity and quality of Homoeopathic Medicines and is recognized as scientific & technological institution by the Department of Science & Technology. For maintenance of quality of Homoeopathic drugs, important provisions for enforcement of standards for identity & quality of such medicines are made under Rule 2 dd, 106 A, 106 B of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act Homoeopathic medicines are defined in the SECOND SCHEDULE of the Drugs & Cosmetic Act The laboratory is also assigned functions of Central Drug Laboratory for testing of Homoeopathic medicines under Rule 3A of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act. Standards worked out by the laboratory are published by the Government of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in the form of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI). So far eight volumes of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India, consisting of standards for 916 drugs have been published. Ten states have authorized Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory through separate notifications as approved authority for testing of Homoeopathic drugs for their states Besides work pertaining to Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India, the laboratory has undertaken work pertaining to preparation of HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACEUTICAL CODEX OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES. Monographs constituting the codex include details of important chemical active principles / constituents, details pertaining to pharmacological and toxicological aspects besides their uses in brief. The laboratory has submitted Vol. I of the Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Codex, containing 100 monographs Few important publications brought out by the laboratory worth mentioning are (i) A Guide to Important Medical Plants Used in Homoeopathy, Vol. I; (ii) A Guide to Important Medicinal Plants Used in Homoeopathy, Vol. II; (iii) A Photographic Album on Medicinal Plants Used in Homoeopathy, Vol. I & Vol. II; (iv) A Compendium of Active Principles / Phytochemicals of Medicinal Plants used in Homoeopathy, Vol. I During the year , the laboratory has completed following jobs: (1) The laboratory prepared 30 monographs for incorporation in the Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Codex / Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India. The monographs included standards for identity of such drugs in addition to important active chemical principles found in their raw drugs for detailed analysis of drugs & data of physiological activity wherever needed. (2) Testing done on 475 samples of Homoeopathic medicines for identity & quality of drugs. (3) The laboratory has organized two orientation programmes for All India Drug Control Authorities, Pharmacists, Drug Analysts & Lecturers of Homoeopathic Pharmacy from Homoeopathic Medical Colleges. (4) The laboratory participated in two technical scientific seminars / exhibitions. (5) It maintained a small herbarium & museum of medicinal plants and an experimental garden of medicinal plants for the purpose of verification & comparative studies of standards & orientation in identity of such plants to drug analysts & persons in the profession. The laboratory on the average maintained plants in the year, which included some rare & very important exotic medicinal plant. In the year , HPL maintained 100 medicinal plants. During the year , HPL maintained 100 medicinal plants. (6) The laboratory also imparted orientation in Homoeopathic Pharmacy to students of Homoeopathic Medical Colleges from different parts of India. In the year, laboratory imparted orientation to Homoeopathic Pharmacy to studies of 09 Homoeopathic Medical Colleges. (7) Maintained a Seed Bank of important exotic medicinal plants, for which seeds on 100 exotic medicinal plants were procured from France. In addition, the laboratory maintained a small medicinal plant garden. Plants grown are used for training to State Drug Inspectors, Pharmacists & Teachers and Students of Homoeopathic Medical Colleges. For research & scientific purpose, laboratory provides standard samples & technical advice to different scientific institutions Budget provision for is Rs lakhs (Plan) and Rs lakhs (Non Plan). 245

38 6.8 INDIAN MEDICINES PHARMACEU- TICAL CORPORATION LIMITED Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd. is a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the administrative control of Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare having Registered Office & Factory at Mohan, Distt. ALMORA ( a notified backward area) Uttaranchal. The company was incorporated in July, 1978 and started its commercial production in June, The authorized and paid-up share capital of the company is Rs. 200 lacs. IMPCL is a mini-ratna PSU company The Primary Objective of the Company is to manufacture & supply authentic quality Ayurvedic & Unani products. The supply is being made mainly for use in Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Government Hospitals, Dispensaries and various Research Councils in the field of AYUSH etc. The company is also selling its products to certain related Deptts. of State Governments and other institutions viz. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura, West Bengal, Haryana, Uttaranchal, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Union Territories of Lakshadweep & Pondichery and ESI etc. and also in the open market The Company's net profit (after tax provision) in the year was Rs lacs. Annual Accounts of year are being audited and those of subsequent years are yet to be finalized. However, profit trend is expected to be maintained by the company. Target for production and sales for is fixed at Rs. 275 lacs and Rs. 450 lacs and the achievement upto has been Rs lacs and Rs lacs respectively. During , the company has achieved a record production of 1,85,000 kgs/litres of medicines and a record supply of 1,64,445 kgs/litres of medicines which is highest till date In order to meet requirement of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) modernization work is under progress. 6.9 DRUG CONTROL CELL (ISM) A Drug Control Cell (AYUSH) is working in the Department to deal with the matters pertaining to licensing and regulation of drugs and control of misbranded/adulterated and spurious manufacturing of Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha Drugs and other matters. Standardisation of drugs and quality control continued to receive focussed attention. A sum of Rs crores was sanctioned to 21 AYUSH Drug Testing Laboratories for improving their infrastructure and quality control facilities and 37 AYUSH State Pharmacies for establishing Good Manufacturing Practices Centrally Sponsored Schemes for quality control of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy Drugs 1. & 2. Scheme for strengthening of Drug Testing Laboratories and Pharmacies of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy drugs of the State Govts/UTs. Objectives: (a) To strengthen Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathic state Drug Testing Laboratories/Pharmacies for quality control and quality assurance to meet the requirements of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and rules thereunder and also to meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements under Schedule "T". (b) To strengthen drug manufacturing units of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy run by Governments/ U.Ts/ assistance to improve their infrastructure to meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements. This is aimed at producing good quality medicine. Rs. One crore is given per Pharmacy under this scheme Strengthening of State Drug Controller of AYUSH, enforcement mechanism for quality control of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy drugs in the states. Objectives: To augment a separate office of State Drug Controller of AYUSH/Licensing Authorities to help them to undertake the following functions: (a) To ensure the implementation of the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, Schedule "T" - GMP in Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani drugs manufacturing units and Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act. (b) To train/re-orient the Inspectors for carrying out proper inspection, record keeping, collection of survey/ statutory samples for manufacturing units and to document and computerize the record of licenses issued. Under this scheme, State Governments are expected to redeploy one of the in-service officers of ISM exclusively as Drug Controller (ISM) and Drug Inspector of ISM. The number of Drug Inspectors will depend on the existence of 246

39 manufacturing units in the state. In assistance of Rs lakhs has been provided to the eight states of Rajasthan, Punjab, Assam, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala Use of modern technology and biotechnology in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs development: Objectives: Objective of the scheme is to identify the specific area where modern technology and biotechnology could be utilized for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathic drugs development. The scheme could be applied in the area of research and development like - shelf life studies, adulterants and substitutes used in Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani drugs, study related to Ghanna, Ghanna stava, Ras Kriya etc., packing material for Ayurveda, Siddha & Uanni drugs, efficacy of Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani drugs in dosage form, development of SOP/SMP in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani drugs, substitutes of roots, barks and various parts of plant, study on mineral, metals, animal and marine products in Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs, use of modern technology in parameters for Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipak, Prabhav etc., identification of marker compound in plant based drugs, toxicology and safety study of ISM&H drugs. The financial assistance will be upto Rs lakhs for 3 years for modern equipment and human resources. The scheme has been started in the financial year Scheme for assisting Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani drugs manufacturing units to strengthen in-house quality control section/drug Testing Laboratories to meet the requirement of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) - Schedule "T" requirements: Objectives: To encourage the Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani manufacturers to get Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certificate after complying with the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements so that they can manufacture quality products for sale in the domestic and international market. The scheme provides one time grant equal to 1/10th of investment made by Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drug manufacturing units/drug Testing Laboratories subject to a maximum of Rs.3.00 lakhs for setting up in-house laboratory and quality control facilities in Pharmacies in terms of building and machinery. The scheme has been started in the financial year APPROVAL OF PRIVATE DRUG TESTING LABORATORIES FOR CARRYING OUT TESTS ON AYURVEDA, SIDDHA & UNANI DRUGS & RAW MATERIALS Government has notified provisions for approval of institutions for carrying out tests on Ayurvedic, Siddha & Unani drugs and raw materials vide G.S.R. No. 73(E) dated The experts of joint inspection teams from Central Government and State Governments have inspected 6 laboratories Appointment of State Drug Licensing Authority of Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani Drugs. Government of Gujarat and Government of Goa have appointed separate State Drug Licensing Authorities for licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani drugs as per the provisions of notification made under Drugs and Cosmetics Rules vide G.S.R. No. 76(E) dated INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (IPR) AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE DIGITAL LIBRARY (TKDL) Since times immemorial, India has possessed a rich traditional knowledge of ways and means practiced to treat diseases afflicting its people. This knowledge has generally been passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation. Some of them have been described in ancient classical and other literature, often inaccessible to the common man. Documentation of this existing knowledge, available in public domain, on various traditional systems of medicine has become imperative to safeguard the sovereignty of this traditional knowledge and to protect them from being misused in patenting on non-patentable inventions, and this has been a matter of national concern. India fought successfully the revocation of turmeric and Basmati patents granted by United Sates Patent and Trademark Officer (USPTO) and Neem patent granted by European Patent Office (EPO). As a sequel to this, in 1999, the Department of Ayurved, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) constituted an interdisciplinary Task Force, for preparing a report on establishing a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL). TKDL in its first phase targeted Ayurveda. Information from 247

40 36,000 formulations from Slokas (Verses) have been put on the portal for realizing the first stage objective of TKDL. Each sloka has been transcribed in English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese and Hindi languages to ensure ease of retrieval of traditional knowledge related information by patent examiners globally to avoid misappropriation of Indian Traditional Knowledge. Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) project is being implemented through NISCAIR and CSIR ACCESS POLICY: Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) is a database of immense value. On one side, it aims to prevent grant of unpatentable Traditional knowledge patents at international level. On the other side, it has potential to act as a bridge between modern science and traditional knowledge, which may result in development of modern drugs based on our traditional knowledge. Therefore, policy of access to this database is to be evolved with caution. Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) has constituted an Inter- Ministerial Access Policy Committee which will try to build adequate safeguards while giving access to this vital database to global patent examiners and others at national and international level TASK FORCE ON 2ND PHASE OF T.K.D.L (AYURVEDA) The Task Force on 2nd phase of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Ayurveda) has identified 50 Ayurvedic books which contain about 50,000 Ayurvedic formulations. The 2nd phase of the work will take about 2 years TASK FORCE ON T.K.D.L. (UNANI) The Task Force for Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Unani) has identified about 72,000 Unani formulations from 14 Unani books. The work will take about 2 years time to complete the task TASK FORCE ON T.K.D.L (YOGA) Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) data base on Yoga will serve the objectives of not only protecting the documented knowledge from bio-piracy, but also for its use for study of combinatorial therapy with Ayurveda & Unani system which could be used for positive protection of such knowledge. Eight important books which contain the bulk of Yogic Kriyas and Asanas have been identified to start the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) work on Yoga TASK FORCE ON T.K.D.L.(SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE) Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Task Force (Siddha system of medicine) have identified 8 text books of Siddha systems of medicines for digitalization. 248

41 Information Education and Communication Scheme Chapter With the objective of creating awareness among the general masses about the efficacy of the various therapies under ISM&H, their cost effectiveness and the availability of the herbs used for prevention and treatment of common ailments, the Department of AYUSH has been implementing Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Scheme. Under the scheme, grant is given to NGOs to organize activities to promote strengths of AYUSH systems. Various media channels are also utilized to spread the message. The Scheme, thus, has the following major components :- Implementation of IEC Scheme through NGOs; Participation in Health Melas and Fairs Dissemination of information through print and audio visual medium 7.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF IEC SCHEME THROUGH NGOS : Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are involved to promote the strengths of AYUSH Systems and motivate the practitioners of AYUSH to practice the particular System in which they are registered by organizing training workshops. Health Melas are organized to create awareness among the general public about the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the AYUSH drugs and easy availability of herbs and plants commonly available at home like Tulsi, Haldi, Neem etc., and growing techniques of medicinal plants etc. Community awareness meetings in cooperation with Mahila Mandals, Women self-help groups, farmers co-operatives etc., already existing at the village level are also organized through NGOs. Yoga classes are also conducted in schools under the scheme. An amount of Rs lakhs has been released to NGOs during the year for implementation of the Scheme in 70 Blocks. The Department also helps organize Seminars and Workshops in AYUSH systems. The seminars / workshops cover various subjects under AYUSH including medicinal plants. The IInd phase of pilot scheme of Health awareness camps in N.E. (started last year) was successfully concluded. The scheme was conducted through Mother NGOs and other premier NGOs. Through these camps free Health check ups, distribution of drugs, exhibition on medicinal plants etc. were arranged in remote areas. Priority was accorded to women and childrens' participation. IEC scheme through NGOs IEC scheme through NGOs 7.3 PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH MELAS AND FAIRS. A month long Swasthya Jagrukta Maah was observed from 15th January to 15th February, 2004 by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to conduct Health Melas in all the Parliamentary Constituencies throughout the country. The Department of AYUSH also participated in these Health Melas through our Research Councils and their Field units. Besides, the Department also participated in various other Melas also organized by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and other organizations all over the country through its research councils and other institutions throughout the year. 249

42 7.4 AROGYA FAIR Like previous years, the Department of AYUSH organised the Comprehensive Exhibition "Arogya 2003" from 25th- 29th September, 2003 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, in collaboration with ITPO. Involvement and participation of AYUSH Drug Industries, manufacturers of equipment used in AYUSH, Publishers and other stake holders made the participation broad based. Lectures by eminent experts and free medical check up by physicians of each system and sale of AYUSH products were other attractions. The Department participated through its 4 Research Councils, 2 Laboratories, Manufacturing Units and National Institutes. Live Yoga demonstrations and distribution of Naturopathy foods added lustre to the event. Chairmanship of Secretary (AYUSH) sanctioned Rs lakhs to the following ISM institutes/colleges to publish the Text Books on Ayurved as per the CCIM Syllabus by eminent experts: 1. Govt. Ayurved College, Bangalore (One book) 2. National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur (Two books) 3. Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddha (One book) 7.7 FOR PUBLICATION OF MANUSCRIPTS Proposals were received from the Councils. Screening Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary (AYUSH) sanctioned the following grant-in-aid to the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddha and Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine. Rs lakhs for Ayurveda Manuscripts Rs lakhs for Unani Manuscripts 7.8 DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION THROUGH PRINT AND AUDIO VISUAL MEDIUM Arogya Fair, visitors at the fair. 7.5 INCENTIVE SCHEME FOR PARTICIPATION IN FAIRS The Deptt. of AYUSH has introduced a Central Sector Scheme "Incentives to AYUSH Industries for participation in fairs" with the objective to create an awareness among the masses about AYUSH drugs in India and abroad and to disseminate the proven results of Research & Development in AYUSH drugs. The main objective of the scheme is to provide a forum for interaction amongst the industries, stakeholders of AYUSH drugs traders and masses for the promotion of export and marketing the AYUSH drugs. The incentives (grant) will be limited to 25% of the cost of participation in fair, and a maximum of Rs.1 lakh may be released on reimbursement basis. 7.6 SCHEME FOR PROCUREMENT OF MANUSCRIPTS Proposals were received from various ISM&H colleges. Under the scheme, Screening Committee under the In order to disseminate information in a comprehensive manner, the Department published the second and third issue of the Newsletter "Ayush", bilingually in June, 2003 and January, The Newsletter has been widely distributed amongst all Departments of the Govt. of India, States, NGOs, Press and all AYUSH Medical Colleges etc. The Department published the Calendar for 2004 with the objective of popularizing propagation of Ayurveda System of Medicine. With a view to promote our systems through electronic media, the department produced seven video spots on different systems of Medicine under AYUSH for telecast over National Network and other channels over TV. One film of about 20 minutes has been produced on Ayurveda System of Medicine through National Films Development Corporation (NFDC). The film has been dubbed in Hindi as well as German and French languages so that Ayurveda could be propagated abroad. Two other films based on the folders on Home Remedies in Ayurveda and Unani are being produced which will also be dubbed in regional languages and its copies will be sent to all field units of Directorate of Field Publicity and State Governments. Folder on Home Remedies in Ayurveda and Unani have been published in 11 regional languages for distribution at village level through Field Publicity Units of the Directorate of Field Publicity under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 250

43 International Cooperation Chapter INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION The Government of India has been striving hard for promotion and propagation of Indian Systems of Medicine abroad. The efforts have got added momentum after the establishment of a separate Department of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy in Ayurveda has been recognized as an official system of Health Care in Hungary. Government of India and the Government of Russian Federation have entered into a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for co-operation and collaboration in the field of Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine. The Department also organized Presentationcum-Exhibitions, Road Shows in various countries to increase awareness about the Indian Systems of Medicine in those countries. In recent years, many initiatives have been taken to popularize Indian Systems of Medicine, particularly, Ayurveda in foreign countries INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN EDUCATION (a) Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar (Gujarat) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration in the field of Education and Research with institutions in Japan, Australia, Netherlands, Argentina, Italy, USA. (b) South Africa has been considering to accept Ayurveda as a Medical System and register Ayurvedic doctors. (c) A Faculty of Ayurveda is contemplated to be set up in Nelson Mandela School of Medicine. (d) Students from Japan, Russia, The Netherlands, France, Canada and Sri Lanka are studying in the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery course at Gujarat Ayurveda University. (e) Professionals from USA, Poland, Germany, Brazil, Switzerland and Ukraine are attending three months introductory course. (f) The Banaras Hindu University, Varansi is conducting a nine-month course and M.D. Course in Ayurveda for foreign doctors. (g) Discussions are in process for deputing Ayurveda experts for short term courses to USA and Hungary. One of the universities of West Indies has also requested deputation of Ayurveda Professor from India for two years. Deptt. of Science & Technology had concluded an MOU in March 2002 to establish Russian Centre for Ayurvedic Research (RICAR) in Moscow, aiming inter-alia at pursuing research and development base, for undertaking studies etc POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE IN THE AREA OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINES TO THE WORLD The foreign organisations or bodies, etc., can ª Share information on natural drugs published in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. ª Share Ayurvedic formulation published in Ayurvedic Formulary of India which are time tested on Indian population to manage common health problems. ª Exchange strategies and Indian experience on quality control and regulation of Ayurvedic medicines. ª Educational programmes to train foreign students in India in Ayurvedic System ª Exchange of information on manufacturing technology of Ayurveda medicines; ª Exchange of medicinal plant experts to undertake surveys etc. 8.2 EXCHANGE PROGRAMME/SEMINAR/ CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ON AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA, AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) The Department has been implementing a scheme during the Ninth Plan known as "Scheme for International Exchange Programme/Seminars/Workshops" with the objective to promote and develop Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) internationally; ensure increased involvement of professional/researchers the world over for dissemination of the proven results of Research and Development in the field of AYUSH and thereby promoting the culture of R&D in the Indian Systems of Medicine beside propagating the 251

44 systems by establishing their efficacy aborad With the phenomenal increase in the popularity of our systems, demands for teachers for running courses in Ayurveda teaching, etc. have been received from various countries. In order to meet the demand of various countries, the above scheme has been expanded to include a second component viz. Scheme for Training/Fellowship/ Exposure Visit/Upgradation in the fag end of The Scheme has now the following two components : (a) Assistance for Exchange Programme /Seminars / Conference / Workshops on Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy. (b) Scheme for Training/ Fellowship/Exposure Visit/ Upgradation The details of the two components are as follows: (a) Scheme for Exchange Programme /Seminars / Conference Workshops Objective: To promote and develop Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy; increase involvement of professional / researchers for dissemination of the proven results of Research and development in the field of AYUSH and thereby promoting the culture of R&D in the Indian systems of medicine Institutions/Bodies eligible for assistance: (1) Department of AYUSH, (2) Autonomous bodies functioning under the Department of AYUSH (3) Central/State Governments institutions involved in the promotion of the cause of AYUSH, (4) Reputed NGOs and individuals (Indian and foreign) involved in the dissemination of proven results of AYUSH, promotion and development of AYUSH and having at least 3 years experience in the field Operation of the first component of the Scheme: The component is being implemented in the following manner: (i) In the form of deputing and receiving delegations/ individuals i.e. experts/teachers/students/ researchers etc. (ii) Holding of international/national/regional level seminars/conference/workshops or sponsoring the same by providing financial assistance. (iii) Providing assistance for setting up of Ayurveda/Siddha/ Unani/Yoga therapy centres for demonstration purpose in foreign countries Procedure for Grant-in-aid: Proposal for Grant-inaid received from eligible organizations are screened by a Screening Committee headed by Secretary (AYUSH) Second component of the scheme: Scheme for Training/ Fellowship/Exposure Visit/ Upgradation Objective: to meet the demands for teachers for running courses in Ayurveda teaching, etc Operation of the second component of the Scheme: The scheme is being implemented in the form of deputation of teachers of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy to foreign countries; deputation of experts on training to foreign countries and award of fellowship Procedure for Grant-in-aid: Proposal for Grantin-aid received from eligible organizations are screened by a Screening Committee headed by Secretary (AYUSH). 8.3 VISIT TO INDIA BY FOREIGN DELEGATIONS The following delegations visited India to interact with the experts of traditional medicine :- (i) A South African delegation met Secretary (AYUSH) in April, 2003 to discuss cooperation and collaboration in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine. The South African delegation was led by Mr. Berry Kistanasamy, Dean of Medicine, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, University of Natal. It was inter alia 'in principle' decided that both sides would pursue exchange of experts, exploring the possibility of South African students in Indian Institutions, deputation of Indian Ayurvedic Experts to interested medical institutions in South Africa. (ii) Mr. Armen Baibourtian, Ambassador of Armenia to India and Dr.Yervand S. Sahakyan, Vice Chancellor, State Medical University, Yerevan (Armenia) called on the Secretary(AYUSH) on to further discuss the issues such as signing of MoU with the Government of Yerevan, deputation of Ayurvedic teachers to Armenia and Georgia, the possibility of providing Scholarship to Armenian students, etc. Secretary (AYUSH) while assuring fullest cooperation from Government of India to Government of Armenia, suggested that Government of Armenia should take immediate action for signing the MoU, identifying the institutions in Armenia where Indian teachers could be deputed. On Armenian request of extending help in growing medical plants and establishing manufacturing units of Ayurvedic medicine in Armenia, Secretary suggested that Vice Chancellor, State Medical University could first visit one of the manufacturing units of Ayurvedic Medicine. (iii) An Indo-US Workshop on Traditional Systems of Medicine and Research has been organized jointly by 252

45 National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM); National Institute of Health (NIH), USA and Department of Ayush during 20th - 24th October, 2003 at New Delhi for identifying and formulating collaborative research proposals. 15 US experts and a same number of Indian ISM Scientists deliberated upon the proposed research projects to be developed and submitted by National Institute of Health, USA and other US and International funding organization for support. This workshop would go a long way in expanding future collaboration in the research in ISM and subsequent recognition of Ayurveda in USA and other countries. Former Minister of State Shri A. Raja at the inauguration of Indo-US workshop (iv) Mr. Istvan Riesz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Hungarian Ayurvedic Medical Foundation of Public utility - an NGO engaged in propagation of Ayurveda in Hungary met Secretary (AYUSH) in November, 2003 and held discussion on mutual cooperation for the promotion of Ayurveda in Hungary. (v) SAARC Health Ministers Conference: The Department of AYUSH made effective intervention during the SAARC Health Ministers Conference held in November, 2003 in New Delhi. The items included in the Agenda are "National Policy/Programme of Traditional Systems of Medicines", "Issues relating to Quality Control & Standardization of Drugs of Traditional systems of Medicine" and "Intellectual Property Rights". (vi) His Excellency, Mr.Dragovest Goranov, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria called on the Secretary (AYUSH) on 19th December Bilateral issues on promotion of Indian System of Medicines were discussed. Material and literature pertaining to AYUSH were handed over to the Ambassador. (vii) A Chinese delegation led by Dr. Yang Shilin, President, Asia Pacific Regional Network for Traditional Medicine and Herbal Technology(APTMNET) paid courtesy call on Secretary(AYUSH) in January Senior Officers of the Department were also present. Broad discussion was held on the traditional system of medicines prevalent in both countries. (viii) Pravasi Bharatiya Divas : Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held in New Delhi in January, The Councils of this Department had set up 2 stalls for exhibiting publications and the literature. A detailed note for the delegation providing information on our activities was also distributed. Officials of this Department also attended the session on 'Health care Making India a Competitive Destination' on 10th January, 2004 in which a film on Ayurveda was also shown. (ix) First meeting of the Executive Committee of APTMNET was held in Lucknow on in which Chinese delegation led by Dr. Yang Shilin, President, APMNET Executive Committee and Indian delegation led by Shri Taradatt, Vice President, APMNET Executive Committee were present. Director, National Botanical Research, Institute, Lucknow and Shri Laxmi Narayan, India Member, APCTT also participated in the meeting. Besides presentations by Chinese delegation and NBRI, issues pertaining to framework of APTMNET Secretariat including its organization, location, functioning, funding, Action Plan for , modalities of participation of member countries in Arogya exhibition in September 2004, were also discussed. (x) A delegation led by Mr. Nguven Tuan Khoa, Director of Central Institute for Medical Science Information, Ministry of Health of Vietnam, alongwith Counsellor Mr. Pham Quang Viet (Science, Technology and Culture, Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) and Dr. Truong Viet Binh, Dean of the College called on Shri Taradatt, Joint Secretary of this Department in February, 2004 to discuss how Government of India could help Vietnam in the field of Indian Traditional Systems of India especially in Ayurveda and Yoga. Necessary materials and literature were handed over to the delegation of Vietnam. Joint Secretary (AYUSH) expressed Government of India' s full cooperation, if such request is received through Government of Vietnam for promoting Indian Systems of Medicines in that country. (xi) Prof. A. Sobir of Tajikistan, Yoga Expert from Tajikistan along with his Assistant visited India from 9th to 31st March During their stay in India, they met Joint Secretary(Ayush) and also visited various Yoga Institutes. The main objective of the visit was to acquaint themselves with the Yoga techniques being followed in India and share their experience with Yoga experts of India. 253

46 INDIAN DELEGATIONS ABROAD (i) A composite delegation of Industry and Officials of the Department was sent to London, Brussels and Rome under the leadership of Joint Secretary (AYUSH) in February The concern of the Department regarding proposed European Directive was effectively conveyed to Medicine Control Agency,UK; European Commission and concerned authority, Government of Italy (ii) An officer from this Department participated in the 6th Workshop on Herbal Medicine- Advancing Carribean Herbs in 21st Century organised at St. Augustine (Port of Spain, Trinidad) by the University of West Indies & Carribean association of Researchers and Practitioners of Herbal Medicine from 27th June to 29th June, A key note address on 'Ayurveda - the Health Care Legacy of India' was delivered in the first scientific session of the workshop attended by delegates from various countries of West Indies and Europe. ( iii) The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare led a delegation to Geneva in May 2003 to attend the World Health Assembly. The Exhibition-cum- presentation was organized on Ayurveda and Yoga demonstration that was followed by a reception for Health Ministers of various countries. HFM attended the session on Traditional Medicine on 26th May (iv) Secretary (AYUSH) visited Armenia & Georgia from 25th June to 1st July, 2003 to propagate Ayurveda in these countries and for creating awareness about the strength of Ayush and if possible for signing an MOU with the Republic of Armenia. She held discussion with Deputy Minister of Health of Armenia and Deputy Minister, Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia.Both countries showed interests in adoption of Ayurveda for health care facilities in these countries. (v) There has been comprehensive participation of our experts and officials in the meetings organized by World Health Organization (WHO) on "Global Atlas of Traditional Medicine", Kobe (Japan), June, 2003: "WHO Consultation on good agricultural and field collection practices for medicine plants" and WHO Working Group Meeting on "Safety Assessment of Herbal Medicines", Geneva (Switzerland), July, One Senior Officer and one expert also participated in the SEA Regional Workshop on the Regulation of Herbal Medicine in Bangkok, Thailand in June WHO has appreciated their contribution. Mrs. Malti S. Sinha, Secretary (AYUSH) visited Germany on 10-14th October, 2003 to participate in the inauguration of the Ayurveda Academy in Castrop-Rauxel, met officials of Ministry of Health, Nordrheim-Westflen and attended other programmes. (vii) A delegation comprising of an official from AYUSH and Director, NBRI, Lucknow participated in the Expert Group Meeting on the Establishment of Asia-Pacific Traditional Medicine Network (APTMNET) in September 2003 in Wuhan, China. India has become the Vice Chairman of APTMNET. (viii)a three member delegation from this Department participated in the Exhibition 'Incredible India 2003' at Putra World Trade Centre at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 2nd to 6th December Besides live Yoga demonstration twice a day, Ayurveda expert conducted free Prakriti Chikitsa (Personality test through Ayurvedic way) in the exhibition. The Department distrtibuted posters, brochures, booklets, mango candies and herbal mouth freshners free of cost. Rare herbs found mainly in India were displayed alongwith their botanical names and usage in the Indian medicine. AYUSH Indian pavilion drew relatively very good response. The most interesting feature was that Ayurveda Pavilion was one of the very few chosen pavilions where Royal dignitaries viz. King of Malaysia along with two Princess and other VVIPs visited and took keen interest in displayed material and live Yoga demonstration. On the whole, 400 to 500 visitors visited the pavilion daily and people were mainly interested in two systems, viz. Yoga and Ayurveda. (ix) Secretary (AYUSH) participated in a consultation meeting held in Vancouver, Canada from 1st to 3rd February, 2004 organized by World Health Organization to develop general global guidelines for safety monitoring and pharmacovigilance of herbal medicines. The guidelines are aimed at providing technical guidance to facilitate expansion of existing systems; to monitor and report adverse drug reactions and thereby impart safety to herbal medicines. The guidelines also envisage establishment of national safety monitoring systems where these do not already exist and support countries in strengthening the post-marketing surveillance system for herbal medicines, allowing for the involvement of health care providers, consumers and manufacturers. 254

47 Involvement of AYUSH in National Health Programmes and Health Care Chapter The National Health Policy of 1983 envisages integration of AYUSH with the modern system of medicine The Department has prepared a capsule containing basic concepts and fundamentals of AYUSH for incorporation in MBBS curricula. This has been forwarded to Medical Council of India for appropriate further action The Department is exploring the areas of actual involvement in the National Health Programme through AYUSH. 9.2 AYUSH COMPONENT IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH SCHEME Our systems of medicine and its practices are well accepted by the Community and have their own areas of strength. Medicines are easily available and prepared from locally available resources, economical, and comparatively safe from side effects. Because of this fact the Central Government Health Scheme, introduced in 1954 with only Allopathic dispensaries has introduced AYUSH component in its net work ESTABLISHMENT OF ISM & H DISPENSARIES IN CGHS Sl.No. System of Medicine Year 1. Ayurveda Homoeopathy Unani Siddha Sl.No. System of No. of dispensary Medicine unit 1. Homoeopathy Ayurveda Unani Siddha Yoga A Central Sector Scheme to provide funds for establishing Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani and Siddha dispensaries and Yoga units is being implemented with a total outlay of Rs.700 lakhs for the Xth Plan. Under this scheme a sum of Rs.86 lakhs provided for the reporting year was fully utilized to establish 2 Ayurveda, 2 Homoeopathic, one Unani and Siddha dispensaries and one Yoga centre Funds shall be provided to Director, CGHS and these dispensaries shall be opened in the premises of existing CGHS Allopathic dispensaries. The locations for establishing the AYUSH dispensaries during the reporting year are : Thiruvananthapuram - Ayurveda and and Guwhati Homoeopathic dispensaries Delhi - Unani and Siddha dispensaries and Yoga unit Effectiveness of these systems in certain diseases in which there is no or less efficacious treatment in Allopathic Systems has generated a demand for more such facility in different parts of the country and at present the following facilities are available in CGHS. Inauguration of Ayurved Kendra in the Army base hospital Delhi Cantt. on 25 Jan 04 by Defence Secretary 255