Commission for Indian Medicine says registered AYUSH doctors cannot be called ‘quacks’
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) clarified that registered AYUSH practitioners, including graduates of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa, are legally recognized medical professionals under the NCISM Act, 2020. The circular, issued on July 29, 2026, states that labeling these practitioners as 'quacks' lacks legal basis and could infringe on their rights. This move aims to protect AYUSH practitioners from harassment and mischaracterization in public discourse.