National Women Siddha Doctors’ Association submits demands to government
The National Women Siddha Doctors’ Association has requested the government to halt admissions for the BNYS course, citing a lack of statutory recognition. They are also calling for an inquiry into other medical programs that operate without proper regulatory approval.
Why it matters
The demand underscores concerns regarding the quality and legitimacy of alternative medicine education and the need for stricter regulatory oversight.
The National Women Siddha Doctors’ Association has urged the State government not to permit fresh admissions for the Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) course for the current academic year. The course was being offered without the required statutory recognition, the association said.
The association submitted a representation to the State government highlighting issues concerning Siddha medicine. Following this, the association was officially invited to attend a meeting convened by the Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, to discuss the demands in detail, a press release said.
During the meeting, the association placed a number of demands. Appropriate action should be initiated regarding the BNYS course, which, according to the association, is offered without a competent statutory regulatory body.
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