National Conference 'PRANA' Focuses on Innovations in Indian System of Medicine
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Conference 'PRANA' |
| Organizers | National Commission for Indian Medical Systems, All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell |
| Purpose | Protecting Rights and Novelties in ASUS (Mind to Market for ISM Professionals) |
| Date | Marked fourth foundation of NCISM |
| Focus | Innovations in ISM, potential patents, commercialization, technology transfer, startups |
| Chief Guests | Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha (Secretary, Ministry of Ayush), Vaidya Jayant Deopujari (Chairperson, NCISM) |
| Key Points from Chief Guests | - Scope for innovations in ISM (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa). - Utilization of knowledge as an asset. - Creation of 15,000 Institute Innovation Councils (IICs) by MIC. |
| About NCISM | Statutory and regulatory body of 29 members. Formed on 07 October 2020. Replaced Central Council of Indian Medicine. Headquarters: New Delhi, India. Purpose: Regulatory agency for ISM institutions and professionals. |
| Chairperson | Vaidya Jayant Yeshwant Deopujari |
| Formation Date | 07 October 2020 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Purpose | Framing policies for ISM institutions and professionals |