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158eda MINUTES OF 58 TH MEETING OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE (AYURVED) HELD ON 25 th AUGUST, 2006 AT NEW DELHI PRESENT 1. Vaidya Shriram Sharma, President, CCIM President 2. Vaidya Devendra Kumar Triguna Vice-President (Ayurved) 3. Vaidya SK Mishra Chairman 4. Dr. SK Sharma Member 5. Dr. KV Shah Member 6. Vaidya Hari Narayan Swamy Member 7. Prof. Kulwant Singh Member 8. Dr. OP Vashisth Member 9. Vaidya GL Chanana Member 10. Dr. Jagjeet Singh Member 11. Dr. D. Ramanathan Member 12. Dr. RS Parihar Member 13. Vaidya VP Tyagi Member 14. Dr. VV Chhikara Member 15. Dr. Vijay Pathrabe Member 16. Dr. SP Bhattacharya Member 17. Prof. Ved Vrat Sharma Member 18. Dr. Indra Mohan Jha Member 19. Dr. SN Purchure Member 20. Dr. BK Jaya Singh Member 21. Dr. Bimla Chaudhary Member 22. Dr. Niranjan Singh Tyagi Member 23. Dr. DP Aggarwal Member 24. Dr. Kamlesh Verma Member 25. Dr. Hari Ram Member 26. Dr. Suresh Chandra Gupta Member 27. Dr. K Shankran Member 28. Dr. Srinivas Bannigol Member 29. Dr. GS Kalchuroi Member Dr. PR Sharma Secretary Following could not attend the meeting: 1. Dr. CHS Shastry Member 2. Dr. T Girish Krishnan Member

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MINUTES OF 58TH MEETING OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE(AYURVED) HELD ON 25th AUGUST, 2006 AT NEW DELHI

PRESENT

1. Vaidya Shriram Sharma, President, CCIM President2. Vaidya Devendra Kumar Triguna Vice-President (Ayurved)3. Vaidya SK Mishra Chairman4. Dr. SK Sharma Member5. Dr. KV Shah Member6. Vaidya Hari Narayan Swamy Member7. Prof. Kulwant Singh Member8. Dr. OP Vashisth Member9. Vaidya GL Chanana Member10. Dr. Jagjeet Singh Member11. Dr. D. Ramanathan Member12. Dr. RS Parihar Member13. Vaidya VP Tyagi Member14. Dr. VV Chhikara Member15. Dr. Vijay Pathrabe Member16. Dr. SP Bhattacharya Member17. Prof. Ved Vrat Sharma Member18. Dr. Indra Mohan Jha Member19. Dr. SN Purchure Member20. Dr. BK Jaya Singh Member21. Dr. Bimla Chaudhary Member22. Dr. Niranjan Singh Tyagi Member23. Dr. DP Aggarwal Member24. Dr. Kamlesh Verma Member25. Dr. Hari Ram Member26. Dr. Suresh Chandra Gupta Member27. Dr. K Shankran Member28. Dr. Srinivas Bannigol Member29. Dr. GS Kalchuroi Member

Dr. PR Sharma Secretary

Following could not attend the meeting:

1. Dr. CHS Shastry Member2. Dr. T Girish Krishnan Member

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Agenda Item No.1 Confirmation of the minutes of 57TH meeting of EducationCommittee (Ayurved) held on 27th June, 2006 at New Delhi.

It was noted that the minutes of 57th meeting of Education Committee (Ayurved) held on 27th June, 2006 atNew Delhi were circulated to all members of Education Committee (Ayurved) vide this office letter No.3-2/2006-Edu.Comm. dated 24.7.2006 with the request that addition/deletion if any may please be sent within21 days from the date of issuance of the minutes. No comments were received.

Education Committee (Ayurved) confirmed the same.

Agenda Item No.2 Consideration of visitation reports of Ayurved Colleges.

It was noted that 48 proposals were received from Government of India out of which 27 for establishment ofnew Ayurved colleges, 13 for starting Post-graduate course, 07 to increase intake capacity of Under-graduatecourse and 01 to increase intake capacity of Post-graduate course with the request to send therecommendations to Government of India as required under Section 13 A of IMCC (Amendment) Act, 2003strictly in accordance with the notified Regulations in this regard. Out of three, two proposal were receivedafter 31st May 2006 and were accepted to process further.

The proposal were examined by Executive Committee in its meeting held on 14th July 2006. It was decidedthat those new proposals fulfilling the NOC of State Government, Consent for affiliation of University, andpossesses land requirement alongwith application fee be visited for assessment of scheme before making therecommendation for issuing/not issuing letter of intent by Government of India to the concerned Institution.

Similarly for increasing intake capacity and starting Post-graduate Course, NOC of the State Governmentand Consent for affiliation of the University along with the application fee may be pre requisite.

Those proposals which are not fulfilling above said criteria have not been proposed for visitation. However,as per decision of the Central Council, the visitation reports alongwith the fulfillment of eligibility criteriawere placed before the Committee for consideration.

The visitation reports was considered and decided as under:-

1. Ravindranath Mukherji Ayurved The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedCollege, Motihari not to approve the Scheme due to non-availability of NOC of

State Government.

2. New Ayurved College & Hospital The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedManipur to disapprove the Scheme.

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3. Smt. Gujrati Devi Shikshan Prasar The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedAvum Samaj Kalyan Samiti College to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend toof Ayurved Medicine & Hospital Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.Gwalior

4. Late Dr. Rawatmalji Dhanrupmalji The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedSejatia Surajanik Prathmik Nyas to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend toBhanpur, Smt. Dhariya Prabhadevi Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 100 seats.Sejatia Ayurved Medical College,Bhanpur

5. Datta Meghe Institute of Medical The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedSciences (Deemed University) to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend toMahatma Gandhi Ayurved College, Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 100 seats

Hospital & Research Centre at Swangi, subject to approval of UGC declaring the colleges as a part ofWardha deemed University.

6. Ayurved Utkarsh mandal Gadchiroli The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedAyurved College, Gadchiroli to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 students.

7. Maharashtra Arogya Mandal’s The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedSumati Bhai Shah Ayurved to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend toMahavidyalaya, Hadapsar, Pune Government of India to issue letter of Intent in following

specialities:-

1. Ayurved Siddhant 032. Dravyaguna 033. Rognidan 03

8. Bharti Vidyapeeth’s College of The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedAyurveda, Katraj-Dhanakwadi, Pune to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent in followingspecialities:-

1. Shalya 042. Agadtantra & Vyavhar Ayurved 043. Kaumar Bhritya 04

subject to appointment of one more PG teacher inKaumarbhritya .

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9. RA Podar Ayurved College, The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedWorli, Mumbai to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for increase ofseats in following specialities:-

Sharir Rachna 01 to 03Ayurved Siddhant 02 to 03Dravyaguna 01 to 02Rasashastra 02 to 03Shalya 04 to 05Prasuti & Striroga 02 to 05

Following new PG specialities are also recommended :-

Swasthavritta 02Shalakya 04Agadtantra 01Roganidan 02Panchkarma 06

10. SMBT Ayurved College, Igatpuri The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedNasik to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

11. Shetkari Shikshan Prasarak Mandal The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedMahesh Ayurved College, Ashti Beed to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

12. Jammu Institute of Ayurveda & The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedResearch Muthi, Jammu Tawi to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent to increase seats forUG Course 60-80 and for PG in Shalya, Kayachikitsa andKriya Sharir also be granted as per Scheme subject toappointment of more teachers as per CCIM norms.

13. Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedAyurved College & Hospital, to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend toLudhiana Government of India to issue letter of Intent for increasing

Intake capacity from 40 to 60 seats.

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14. Sanjeevni Ayurved College & The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedHospital, Daudpur, Khanna to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

15. Dr. BRKR Ayurved College The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedSR Nagar to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to Government

HYDERABAD 500038 (AP) of India to issue letter of Intent for increasing intake capacityfrom 50 to 75.

16. Dev’s Medical & Educational The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedDEVNAGAR, HYDERABAD to disapprove the Scheme.

17. Saint Sahara Ayurved Medical The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedCollege, Bhatinda to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

18. Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College & The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedHospital, Mandi Gobindgarh to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for increasing seatsfrom 50-60.

19. Shri Chhanganlal Bhujbal Ayurved The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedMedical College, Jalna to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

20. Government Ayurved College, The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedNanded to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for Samhita 02and Swasthavritta 02 seats subject to appointment of one moreteacher in both the departments.

21. Govt. Rishikul Ayurved College, The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedHardwar to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for starting PGCourse in Samhita 04 and Dravyaguna - 03 subject toappointment of one more teacher.

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22. Shriram Educational Trust The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedVizianagaram’s Maharajah’s Institute to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend toAyurvedic Sciences, Nellimarala Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 100 seats.Vizianagaram

23. Alva’s Ayurvedic College, Moodbidri The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedDakshin Kannada to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for increasingintake capacity from 70 to 100 seats and PG as follows:-

1. Ayurved Siddhant 052. Rachna Sharir 053. Panchkarma 05

24. Rajiv Gandhi Ayurved College The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedHassan to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

25. Government Ayurved College, The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedOsmanabad to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent to start PG infollowing specialities:-

1. Kayachikitsa 042. Kriya Sharir 033. Dravyaguna 024. Agadtantra 02

26. Hindustanni Eudcation Society The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedAyurved College & Hospital, to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to Govt. ofAusa, Latur to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

27. Dr. DY Patil Pratishtan Ayurved The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedCollege, Pimpri, Pune to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for followingspecialities:-

Ayurved Siddhant 04Swasthavritta 04Shalya 04Rachna Sharir 04

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Kayachikitsa 04Prasuti & Striroga 04

28. Shri Vithal Ayurved Medical College The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedPandarpur to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

29. Ayurved College Hospital & Research The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedCentre, Wasim to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

30. Anandi Shikshan Prasarak Mandal The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedDatta Ayurved College & Hospital to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to& Research Institute, Buldana Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

31. PNMM Ayurved Medical College, The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedShoranur to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

32. Pt. Khushilal Sharma Ayurved The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedMahavidyalaya Sansthan, Bhopal to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent to start new PG infollowing specialities:-

ShamhitaRachna SharirKriya SharirSwasthavrittaRognidan Avm Vikritivigyan

33. Madhyanchal Education Society The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedMadhyanchal Ayurved Medical to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend toCollege, Bhopal Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 students.

34. Anantha Laxmi Govt.Ayurved College The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedStation Road to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend toWARANGAL 506013 (AP) Government of India to issue letter of Intent to increase seats

from 30 to 50.

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35. Dr. NR Sastry Government Ayurved The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedCollege Vijayawada to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent to increase seatsfrom 30 to 50 .

36. Bapuji Ayurvedic Medical College The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedShimoga to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent to increase seatsFrom 40 to 60.

37. SCT Ayurved Medical College, The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedBangalore to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for 50 seats.

38. SSN Ayurved Medical College, The Education Committee after considering the Scheme decidedPaikmal to approve the Scheme and agreed to recommend to

Government of India to issue letter of Intent for increasingintake capacity from 30 to 50 seats but Committee did notapprove the Scheme for starting Post-graduate Course.

39. KR Pandav Ayurved Medical College, Visitation report was awaited.Nagpur

40 Shankar Dayal Sharma Ayurved It was noted that Society informed to the visitor that Society isMedical College, Bhopal not in a position to start the Ayurved College and infrastructure

is not yet ready.

41. Aditya Bahuddeshiya Sanstha Visitation report was awaited.Aditya Ayurved College at Telgaon

Road, BEED

Agenda Item No.3 Institutional Education in Ayurved of Maharashtra

It was noted that Government of India vide their letter No.27016/1/2006-Ay.Desk dated 13.4.2006has forwarded following observations of Survey of Institutional Education in Ayurved ofMaharashtra prepared by Vaidya MP Nanal Ayurved Foundation, Pune forwarded by Governmentof India and asking for comments immediately. The salient feature of the survey are as under:-

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Some interesting information came out from the informal, casual, non-leading talk withpeons, clerks, teachers, students: -

At one place of college was located at three different places running in small 2/3 rooms ateach place. Interference of management in administration is existent to considerable degree.Clerical staff was inadequate and inefficient to average.

Conduct of lectures and practical is fairly irregular. Accessibility to the library is not at allsatisfactory.

Special facilities for Post-graduate students like separate library or work space are not eventhought of. At one or two places where the hospital facility is good there integratedtreatments are offered and the patient response is good. But then these are deficient in thesterilization facility, ICU unit with advanced equipments and technicians.

Other facilities like canteen and good hostel were non-existent with one or two exceptions.

The problems of teaching faculty are grave at some places as they do not get salaries for 6-11months. In spite of this they are expected to work with full capacity. Where things are better,30 to 40 percent teachers work hard and motivate students for learning Ayurveda. Attitude ofremaining 70 to 60 percent teachers are unconcerned towards Ayurveda and they not openlybut secretively promote Allopathy. Many from the same group work for salary. Most ofthem have no mastery over any language, syllabus knowledge is poor, poor teaching andevaluation skills, know nothing about the functioning of apex bodies and poor in generalknowledge as well.

Conclusions:-

o Positive factors: Students inclination towards Ayurveda.o They are ready to learn and practice proper knowledge of Ayurved is imparted.o If encouraged teaching faculty is ready to put in efforts in right direction.o Urban education comparatively better in terms of staff quality, facilities, healthy competition.o Negative points that emerge out of the survey: student related dissatisfaction about

infrastructure, faculty, teaching methods and quality, poor practice training, inadequatecurriculum.

o Confusion about inclusion of ancillary subjects in the syallbus.o Poor response to Pharma industry and research clearly indicates absence particular mindset.o Over 60% of the participants indicate inadequacy of practical training.o The response to getting a complete picture of Ayurveda during the learning in mixed one.o About 20% of participants have indicated apathy of management towards problem solving..

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Recommendations:-

Funds for improvement of the institute.

Stringent procedure of sanction.

Make available the basic amenities for improving standard of education like classrooms etc.

Teacher training through regular CME programme, short and practical based re-orientationprogramme.

Clinically experienced Honorarires in the institute.

Revival of course structure and pattern at both levels.

Revision in the educational policy to introduced Ayurveda in the secondary school syllabusand having a separate paper at the 10th/12th standard and those opting for such choice to begiven preference in professional admission.

CME of teachers to be made compulsory for all faculty, norms and frequency contents to bedecided by consensus.

Revision of syllabus after extensive debate all over the country which should includeteachers, students, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and above all the professionals.

Consider stringent measures like closing the institutes without proper infrastructure, facultyand other facilities.

We have to put in special efforts to develop a mind set for research at the undergrduate levelitself.

With the large number of pharmacies the opportunities for employment and availability ofqualified personnel need to be synchronized.

Concrete steps are to be taken to ensure that each student gets a complete picture of Ayurvedaduring the course schedule.

Possiblity of identifying good institutions that comply with most of the expected norms andconverting them to “Centre of Excellence” in the field of education. To achieve the statushelp could be provided.

Explore the possibility of making mandatory obtaining the appropriate ISO standards for theeducational instituties in the field of Ayurveda.

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Education Committee (Ayurved) noted the same and agreed to send the proper reply toGovernment of India.

Agenda Item No.4. Creation of central laboratory for ISM institutionguidance and clarification about some point.

It was noted that a letter RAP/EST/ISM/1258/06 dated 21.3.2006 from Government of Maharashtra has beenreceived stating as under:-

“Central laboratory with minimum space of 1200 Sq.ft. with 400 Sq.ft. each for pathology and phgysiologylab is stated. Other section of biochemistry, biophysics, pharmaceutical chemistry, Pharmacology,Pharmacognosy and Microbiology, instrumenation, photography, statistics, are also recommended. Yourguidance regarding the theory and practical syllabus for above mentioned sections will be highly rewarded asour institution desires to put up such a Central laboratory. The year wise course duration and examinationformat for BAMS students be informed to give it right shape and later practical suggestion.

Regarding posts for such central laboratory your letter under reference suggest pathologist, microbiologistpart time, Lab Technician 1, Lab Asstt-3, Clerk type 1, Peon 1, sweeper – 1, it is not clear that how sectionslike biochemistry, biophysics, statistics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry etc. can be handled by thisstaff. These scientific disciplines are separately taught hence a technician level post for each section withassistant will be needed and for teaching/demonstration clock hour basis lecturers will be beneficial.”

Education Committee considered the matter and decided that provision of CentralLaboratory should be deleted from Minimum Standards and Requirements of AyurvedColleges & Hospital. It was also decided that there should be separate teachingPathology lab for teaching and practical training to the students and a separate clinicallab with the facilities of Pathology and Biochemistry in the hospital for diagnosticpurpose of the patients.

Agenda Item No.5. Amendment in IMCC (PG Ayurved Education)Regulations, 2005 – regading.

It was noted that a letter No. R.12013/16/99-ISM(T)/Ay.Desk dated 27.3.2006 stated that the observationmade by Dr. Savarikar have been examined in detail, alongwith comments of the CCIM and experts in thefield. It has been observed that under PG Regulations 2005, post-graduate courses have been started in sixnew specialties. There is not enough course curriculum in some of these specialities and specialities likeRadiology and Anesthesiology, which are mere imitation of modern Medciine. It may be noted that creationof Post-graduate courses in specialities were there is not enough course curriculum, as per the Ayurvedaclassical texts, is a serious anomaly and will create frustration amongst students. Most of the experts have

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also questioned the Regulations regarding counting of marks obtained in final professional of BAMS forpreparation of merit list of the entrance test for admission in PG Courses. The regulation needs to bereviewed in this context.

The Council may examine the issue and take corrective measures.

In this regard, it was noted that a letter of Dr. Savarikar, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat Ayurved UniversityJamnagar was forwarded vide letter No.13014/7/2005-Ni dated 13.6.2006 by Government of India. Theletter was considered by the Education Committee (Ayurved) in its meeting held on 22.8.2006 and decidedas under for necessary action:-

“Education Committee did not endorsed the content of the letter of Dr. SV Savarikar, Vice-Chancellor,Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar and was of the opinion that as CCIM is expert body to prescribethe Standards of Education, therefore, Post-graduate Regulations prescribed by the CCIM are true in thespirit of present need and development of Ayurveda.”

The same was communicated to Ministry. In response to the same the Ministry has forwarded the above.

Education Committee (Ayurved) considered the matter and the reiterated the earlierdecision taken on the subject.

Agenda Item No.6 Inclusion of Book as reference book in the listof reference book appended subject wise in the syllabusof Ayurvedacharya course

It was noted that a list of reference book is appended in the syllabus of Ayurvedacharya course. In thisconnection, it was noted that Dr.CH Murlidharrao, Retd.Professor,Hyderabad has requested to include thebook Dravyaguna as reference book in the list of reference book in the Syllabus of Ayurvedacharya course.As per decision of 38th meeting of Education Committee held on 13 & 14.7.1998 the following 5 Expertswere requested to send their comments for inclusion. As decision of 38th meeting of Education Committeecomments of at least three experts are required to consider the matter.

1.Dr.Chunekar, BHU2.Sr.VK Joshi,BHU3.Dr.VV Prasad, Delhi4.Dr.NG Vandopadhyaya5.Dr.Jayshree Narayanan, Bangalore

The comments from 3 members are as follows:-

Dr.VK Joshi Not recommended for inclusion

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Dr.NG Vandopadhyaya Recommended for inclusion

Dr.Jayshree Rrecommended for inclusion

Dr.VV Prasad Not recommended for inclusion

Education Committee (Ayurved) considered the matter and decided that the book maybe sent to two other experts for their opinion in the matter.

Agenda Item No.7 Clarifications regarding new regulations of PGEducation of Ayurveda gazetted on 3.2.2005.

It was noted that following agenda was placed before the Education Committee (Ayurved) in its 56th meetingheld on 23rd February 2006. The Education Committee defer the same to next meeting, therefore, matter wasplaced before the Committee for consideration:-

It was noted that Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore has asked the clarificationregarding clause 11 (b) which states fundamental of non-clinical subjects/clinical subjects of Ayurved withan emphasis of applied aspects alongwith with reference studies of Basic Sciences of Modern Medicine.

1. To provide course contents and scheme of examination for the newly introduced subjects and thesubjects that are split to form new subjects.

2. Clarification of the terminologies ‘Subject’, ‘Specialty’ and ‘Super Specialty’.

3. Academic qualification and experience for eligibility to become teachers, guides and examiner for thenewly introduced subjects like Chaya Avam Vikiran Vigyan and newly formed subjects likeShalakya Tantra – Danta avam Mukha Roga.

4. Whether a teacher with Academic qualification in Kayachikitsa can become Teacher/Guide/Examiner in Panchakarma etc.,

5. Clause 11-b states “fundamentals of non-clinical Subjects/Clinical subjects of Ayurveda with anemphasis on applied aspects alongwith reference studies of basic sciences of modern medicine”.Please clarify and specify what basic sciences of modern medicine are to be studied.

Education Committee (Ayurved) considered the matter and clarified that Panchkarmais allied subject of Kayachikitsa. Regarding speciality and super speciality, Education

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Committee decided to explore the possibility of super speciality courses in Ayurved byconstituting a group of experts.

Agenda Item No.8 Revised Syllabus of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana

It was noted that a letter No. DO No.781 Adviser (AYUSH)/2006 dated 17th March 2006 received from Dr.SK Sharma, Adviser (Ayurved) stating that a draft of revised Syllabus for the subject of Rasa Shastra andBhaishjya Kalpana from Prof. Asmita Wele, Professor and HOD Department of Ayurvedic PharmacologyBVDU’s College of Ayurveda Bharati Vidyapeeth, Dhankwadi, Pune. The document is quite informativewhich could be utilized by CCIM to improve the existing syllabus for UG & PG for Rasa Shastra.

In this regard it was noted that the matter was placed before the meeting of Sub Committee constituted byPresident, CCIM to consider the Syllabus of Post-graduate Course of various specialities of experts. Thematter has been referred to a group of experts constituted by Sub Committee for further consideration.

Education Committee (Ayurved) noted the same.

Agenda Item No.9 Draft rules for transfer of students from one college toanother.

It was noted that Central Council under concerned Regulations has not prescribed any regulations regardingtransfer of students from one college/University to another college/University.

Government of Maharashtra has allowed migration/transfer during Under-graduate/Post-graduate course onthe following grounds:-

a) Persistent illness requiring medical attention not available at the place where studentis presently stationed.

b) Untoward incident in the family of the student like deaths requiring his/her presencein the family for it protection.

The matter was placed before President and President instructed that the subject should be decided by theconcerned University and President has also approved the draft guidelines regarding transfer of studentsfrom one college to another college submitted by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik.

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For framing more details in this regard and to make the provision in the concerned Regulations matter wasplaced before the President and as per instructions of President the same is placed before the Committee forconsideration.

Education Committee (Ayurved) referred the matter for next meeting.

Agenda Item No.10 Recommendations of Workshop to finalise the Minimum list ofEssential equipments/instruments/machineries/charts/modelsetc. for the Department of Prasuti & Stri Roga, Panchkarmaand Ayurved Hospital to be organized on 19th 20th June, 2006 atSmt. KG Mittal Punarvasu Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Mumbai.

It was noted that Workshop to finalise the Minimum list of Essential equipments/instruments/machineries/charts/models etc. for the Department of Department of Prasuti & Stri Roga,Panchkarma and Ayurved Hospital was organized on 19th 20th June, 2006 at Smt. KG Mittal PunarvasuAyurved Mahavidyalaya Mumbai.

The recommendations of the same is placed below for consideration.

Education Committee (Ayurved) considered the matter and approved the same and itwas also decided to bifurcate the list of instruments, equipments, machineries etc. as incategories of essential and desirable as earlier decided.

Agenda Item No.11 Recognition of college for conducting UG & PGCourse and degree awarded by University.

It was noted that Government of India while granting permission to the colleges under Section 13 A ofIMCC Act, 1970 for establishing new medical College, increasing intake capacity and starting PG Coursedirecting the college to take up the matter with the CCIM and Government of India as required under Section14 (2) of IMCC Act, 1970. In this regard following facts were placed below:-

It is in practice if qualification awarded by any University is not included in the Schedule of IMCCAct, 1970, University requested to Government of India for inclusion of degree. Thereafter, theGovernment of India forwarded the application to the Central Council for consideration andrecommendations. The Central Council after considering the matter furnish the recommendation toGovernment of India for inclusion/not inclusion.

Now Government of India is asking to take up the matter for recognition of the Institution as requiredunder Section 14 (2) of IMCC Act, 1970. The matter was discussed with the Medical Council of

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India and it has been observed MCI is maintaining the Schedule of the colleges permitted by theGovernment of India in addition to the degree awarded by the University.

When first batch of permitted course comes out, apply to the awarding body to include the name ofthe Institution in the Schedule maintained by MCI by issuing notification by the Government ofIndia.

University forward the request of the college to the Government of India for recognition/inclusion inthe Schedule of the Act. Said college and Government of India forward the request to CCIM forconsideration and recommendations. After consideration the MCI furnish recommendation toGovernment of India for inclusion/not inclusion may furnish to the Government of India thereafterGazette Notification be made.

It is also noteworthy to mention here that it is observed that some time University affiliate the sub-standard colleges and not obeying the instructions of CCIM. CCIM has no option except to withdrawthe degree under Section 21 of IMCC Act, 1970. It also hamper the other institutions which areaffiliated to that University and having sufficient facilities of teaching and practical training.

If agreed same may be adopted while colleges are applying for recognition of the Course as per Section 13 Aof IMCC Act, 1970.

Education Committee (Ayurved) referred the matter to the next meeting of EducationCommittee (Ayurved)

Addl. Agenda Item No.1 Amendment in Post-graduate Regulations asasked by Institute of PG Training & Research, Jamnagarand National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur – regarding.

It was noted that Institute of Post Graduate Training & Research Centre, Jamnagar and National Institute ofAyurveda, Jaipur has submitted that the Rule 6(3) calls for selection of candidates based on the final meritindex calculated out of total index of 100 marks. The final merit index of 100 marks has to be based on—

Written test – 80 marksMarks obtained in concerned subject – 10 marksMarks obtained in final year of examination of degree course – 10 marksCalculation of index marks in relation to concerned subject and marks of final year examination is not clear.

a) In case of marks of concerned subject, the following problems are being faced.

1. This institute is conducting MD/MS course in 13 specialities. It is not clear in the Gazette whetherthe candidate is expected to be considered for all the specialities or whether he is supposed to indicatehis choice for a specific number of specialities and his choices in a preferential order or else.

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2. Whether the number of attempts taken by the candidate to pass in the concerned subject invitesdeduction of index marks in relation to number of attempts in a specific ratio is not mentioned.

3. Marks of which particular subject are to be considered in case of some of the specialities such asManasroga, Rasashastra, Bhaishajyakalpana, Panchkarma, Mauliksidhant, Samhita etc. is also notclear.

b)1. In case of marks of marks of final year examination, it is not clear whether there should be any

deduction of marks in relation to number of attempts taken by the candidates for passing theexaminations in more than one attempt.

2. The number of attempts taken to pass the qualifying examinations which disqualify the candidatefrom appearing the entrance examination also needs to be specified.

3. If is a well known fact that the standards of assessment of the examinee varies widely from universityto university and state to state in the country. The provision of entrance examination is introduced tonullify this variation. This particular provision is very much important in case of admissionprocedure in the national institutes like IPGT & RA, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.Introduction of consideration of marks in concerned subjects and marks in final year examination iscalculating the final index for admission is defeating the purpose of the entrance examination. If atall such a provision is needed there has to be some procedure to equalize these marks. M Thisprocedure is not mentioned in the above regulations.

Education Committee (Ayurved) referred the matter to the next meeting of EducationCommittee (Ayurved)

Addl. Agenda Item No.2. Recommentations of Sub-Committee constituted to addthe modern subjects in the syllabus of AyurvedacharyaCourse.

It was noted that as per resolution passed by Central Council to add the Modern subjects in the Syllabus ofAyurvedacharya Course. President, CCIM, constituted the Sub Committee of following members. Themeeting of Sub Committee was convened on 5.1.2006. The minutes were considered by the Committee.

Education Committee (Ayurved) approved the same and hold another meeting of theSub Committee at earliest.

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Addl. Agenda Item No.3 Recommendations of Sub-Committee constituted toamend the syllabus of Post-graduate course – regarding.

It was noted that in the meeting of Ayurved Committee held on 20.3.2005 on following four agenda items, itwas decided that President, CCIM should constitute a sub-committee to consider these items in detail:-

(i) Consideration of Syllabus of PG Courses.(ii) Introduction of Module Syllabus for UG Courses.(iii) Provision of PG Course in various specialites(iv) Diploma Courses after passing BAMS.

The President, CCIM constituted a Sub Committee consisting of following members.

1. Vaidya Shriram Sharma, President, CCIM2. Vaidya Devender Kumar Triguna, Vice-President (Ay.)3. Vaidya SK Mishra, Chairman Education (Ay.)4. Prof. Kulwant Singh5. Dr. S.K Sharma, Advisor6. Prof. K.V. Shah7. Dr. K Shankaran

The meeting of Sub Committee was convened on 10th June, 2006 the recommendation of the Sub Committeewere placed before the Committee.

Education Committee (Ayurved) approved the recommendations of Sub Committeeand decided to organize Workshop early.

Addl. Agenda Item No.4 Recommendations of Sub-Committee constituted toreview the visitation proforma. – regarding.

It was noted that as per decision of Education Committee (Ayurved) of its meeting held on 27.6.2006 underAgenda Item No.7 regarding visitation proforma sent by Government of India. The meeting of SubCommittee was convened on 13.7.2006. The minutes of the Sub Committee were placed before theCommittee.

Education Committee (Ayurved) approved the same.

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Addl. Agenda Item No.5. Inclusion of BAMS Degree of Jammu University,Jammu in the Second Schedule to the IMCC Act, 1970.

It was noted that Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Deptt. of AYUSH vide their letterNo.R.12013/7/2005-Ay.Desk dated 17.8.2005 forwarded a copy of the letter No.F..Acd/V/179/05 dated25.7.2005 of University of Jammu, Jammu regarding inclusion of BAMS degree awarded by University ofJammu, Jammu. It has been requested that comments/recommendations in accordance with the provision ofSection 14(2) of the IMCC Act,1970 may be sent to Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Deptt. ofAYUSH.

In this connection, it was further noted that University of Jammu, Jammu vide his letter No.F.Acd/V/179/06/985-87 dated 19.6.2006 furnished the required information in the prescribed proformaalongwith a copy of syllabus, cancelled copy of original degree.

The Ayuvedacharya course prescribed by the Council is being imparted in Jammu Institute of Ayurveda &Research affiliated with Jammu University, Jammu. The University has awarded the degree to the first batchwef the year 2006. The above college was visited by the visitors of the CCIM on 11.2.2005 for thepurpose to assess the available facilities of teaching and practical training for conducting Ayurvedacharyacourse.

It was noted that college has been visited time to time and has been permitted by CCIM with intake capacityof 60 students.

Considering the following available facilities of teaching and practical training, the Central Council agreed togrant permission for taking admission of 60 students in first professional course of Ayurvedacharya course.

Year of establishment -1999

College has been permitted 2001-2002

Teaching staff 6 Professors, Readers 13 and Lecturers 20.

Library No. of books are 4600.

Herbal garden Area is 2 Acres Number of Medical 300 plants.Hospital No. of beds are 130 with 60% bed occupancy.

OPD-average attendance of patients

Pharmacy Area-1200 sq.ft. Staff-3, Equipments areavailable

Dissection Hall Area-1200 sq.ft.No.of tables-6, No.of cadavers-2

Library Books-4600

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Staff Librarian-1

Asstt.Librarian 1

Lab.Attendent 1

Herbal garden Area of 2 acreNo.of medicinal plants-300Staff-4

Education Committee (Ayurved) considered the matter and agreed to recommend toGovernment of India for its inclusion in Second Schedule to IMCC Act, 1970 from 2006onwards.

Addl. Agenda Item No.6. Consideration of visitation report received from variousAyurved colleges.

It was noted that as per decision of Education Committee (Ayurved) and Executive Committee at its meetingheld on 27.6.2006 & 28.6.2996 respectively. The following colleges have been visited as per details givenbelow:-

1. Parsurampuriya Ayurvedic College, Sikar 23.8.2006 Dr. HN Swamy Report was awaited.Dr. RS PariharDr. SS Vansia

2. Shri Bhanwar Lal Dugar Ayurved 24.8.2006 -do- Minimum 10 teachers beVishwabharti , Sardar Shahar appointed within three

months and bedoccupancy be increasedthen only permission foradmission be granted.

3. Government Ayurved College Varanasi 12.8.2006 Dr. SC Gupta The Committee agreed to(Sampurnand Sanskrit University, Varanasi) Dr. PR Sharma grant permission as per

previous year.

Addl. Agenda Item No.7. Consideration regarding reduction of number ofDepartments in Ayurved College.

It was noted that there was a discussion in 38th meeting of Central Council to reduce the number ofDepartments required for Ayurved college at UG level to minimize the number of teaching staff

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Further, Central Council was of the opinion that the matter should be considered by Education Committee(Ayurved) first.

Addl. Agenda Item No.8. Resolution of received from members, CCIM.

It was noted that following resolutions were received from the members of CCIM:-

1. Dr. BK Jaya Singh Seconded by Dr. VP Tyagi & Dr. Marry Vaman Reddy

Resolution 1

Regarding Medium of teaching in Ayurvedacharya (BAMS) Course :-

The existing medium of teaching in Ayurvedacharya (BAMS) Course is Sanskrit, Hindi or any recognizedregional language. It is suggested that English language may please be incorporated in the aforesaid mediumof teaching.

Justification –

(A) To maintain an Uniform standard for Ayurvedacharya (BAMS) Course in all the states and universitiesof the Country as one syllabus has been followed by all the Universities. It is observed that Universities ofsome States like Assam, Karnatak and Kerala etc. are following English as the medium of teaching. Thoughthe same has not been recognized as per the CCIM regulations.

(B) To facilitate the better exchange of knowledge among the teachers and graduates of differentStates/Universities.

(C) In Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D.) (Ay.) Course the medium of teaching is Sanskrit, Hindi or English.Hence the medium of teaching in undergraduate Course may be similar to that of Post-graduate Course.

(D) It is learnt that the Medical Council of India (MCI) is going to introduce English as one of the subject inM.B.B.S. Course, although the medium of teaching in M.B.B.S. is English

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(E) To enhance the good communication skill as well as to wipe out the inferior compleity from the mind ofthe Ayurvedic graduates and to prepare themselves for national and international exposure.

Resolution 2

Addition of IT & English in Ayurvedacharya (BAMS) Course Curriculum –

In considering the present global scenario the Ayurvedic graduates should update their knowledge in respectof Information Technology (I.T.) as well as English language. Therefore I.T. and English may be includedas subjects in Ist yer Ayurvedacharya (BAMS) Course.

Resolution 3

Implementation of Three-tier teaching staffing pattern and abolition of post ofDemonstrator

It is observed that in some States/Universities, the post of Demonstrator is still existing and three-tierteaching staffing pattern has not yet been implemented. It is therefore suggested that the CCIM should notallow admission of students in Under-graduate as well as Post-graduate Course in such States/Universitiesuntil the Minimum Standards as regards the three-tier teaching staffing pattern prescribed by the apexCouncil have strictly been followed.

Resolution 4

Strengthening of Post-graduate Course of Utkal University, BBSR –

It is seen that since last two years the admission intake capacity of Post graduate students in GopabandhuAired Mahavidyalaya Puri under Utkal Uivesity has been reduced as follows in contravention to the in takecapacity approved by the CCIM, New Delhi.

Name of the Discipline P.G. Seats approved by CCIM Present admission in takecapacity

Kayachikitsa 7 2Shalyatantra 3 2Prasutitantra & Striroga 3 1Kaumarbhritya 3 1Rasa Shastra 2 1

In this regard the admission notice advertised in the daily news paper Samaj in inviting applications for theyear 2005-06 is enclosed herewith for reference. Whether the present reduced admission intake capacity of

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students in P.G. Courses of Utkal University has been approved by the CCIM or not. Secondly the admissionfor P.G. Courses in other Universities for the year 2006-07 is about to be completed or under process.

It is therefore requested that the aforesaid resolution may included in the agenda to be discussed in themeeting to be held on 26.8.2006.

It was noted that following resolution was received from Dr. PK Jain, Member, CCIM for consideration:-

2. Dr. PK Jain , Member, CCIM

It was noted that following resolution of Dr. PK Jain, Member CCIM was received for consideration:-

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Education Committee (Ayurved) considered the matter of Agenda Item No.7 & 8together and decided that a Sub-Committee be constituted to consider all these mattersin detail.

Meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

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