| AYUSH Ministry • The Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy. • It is mandated to develop, promote, and regulate traditional and alternative medicine systems in India. WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine • In collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the government established the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat. • This centre aims to strengthen evidence, research, and learning in traditional medicine globally. |
- The Supreme Court stayed the notification issued by the AYUSH Ministry, which omitted Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
- This Rule pertains to the regulation of objectionable or misleading advertisements about Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani drugs.
- Earlier, Ministry notified that Rule 170 was no longer operational based on a recommendation by the Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani Drugs Technical Advisory Board (ASUDTAB).
- The Court expressed concern that this omission allowed manufacturers to advertise their drugs without restriction.
Dig Deeper: Read about the Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani Drugs Technical Advisory Board (ASUDTAB).
