IMA demands withdrawal of amendments to PG Ayurveda regulations

The Indian Medical Association on Tuesday issued a statement demanding the withdrawal of a newly-introduced provision authorising post-graduate Ayurveda practitioners to perform general surgery related to ophthalmology and dental procedures.

Terming the decision as a “deceptive camouflage of mixing the systems of medicine”, the medical body rejected a clarification issued by the Ayush ministry on the matter.

“It is nothing but a blatant attempt at mixopathy and Khichdification of medical education and practice,” the Indian Medical Association asserted.