National Commission for Homoeopathy
Why in News?
The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) is in the news because it recently issued a strict public advisory warning media houses, public platforms, and specific content creators against sharing derogatory, defamatory, and unsubstantiated statements targeting Homoeopathy and its legal practitioners.
About NCH
- Statutory Body: It is an official Indian statutory organization operating directly under the Ministry of AYUSH.
- Establishment: It was constituted on July 5, 2021, under the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020.
- Predecessor: It officially replaced and dissolved the old Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH).
- Headquarters: The main administrative office is located in Janakpuri, New Delhi.
Key Objectives
- Education Access: To improve student access to high-quality and affordable medical education in Homoeopathy.
- Availability: To ensure a reliable supply of qualified medical professionals across every region of India.
- Universal Healthcare: To advocate for equitable healthcare services that integrate homoeopathy into national community health targets.
- Ethical Standards: To strictly enforce transparency, institutional evaluations, and professional ethics among practitioners.
Main Functions & Mandate
- Policy Formulation: Frames the central policies that govern homoeopathic institutions and research frameworks.
- National Registers: Responsible for updating and maintaining the Homoeopathy Medical Register for India.
- Infrastructure Mapping: Assesses human resources and infrastructure needs to design progress roadmaps.
- Compliance Checks: Ensures all state-level medical councils strictly execute the rules and regulations passed by the central commission.
Structure & Autonomous Boards
The Commission features 20 members appointed by the Central Government. It carries out its regular regulatory work through three specialized autonomous boards:
| Autonomous Board |
Primary Responsibility |
| Homoeopathy Education Board (HEB) |
Designs the course curriculum, standardizes education, and grants recognition to UG and PG degrees. |
| Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy (MARBH) |
Evaluates medical colleges, issues permissions for new institutions, and levies penalties for standard violations. |
| Board of Ethics and Registration for Homoeopathy (BERH) |
Monitors professional conduct, addresses ethical malpractice, and handles the registration of practitioners. |
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