**Executive Summary**
This is an answer provided by the Minister of State (IC) of Ministry of AYUSH (Shri Prataprao Jadhav) to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2309, regarding the use of Ayurvedic and Allopathic medicines by BAMS doctors. It clarifies the legal position on the practice of different systems of medicine and research in Ayurveda. This was to be answered on February 13th, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Practice of Medicine**
* Practitioners registered under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) Act, 2020, the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) Act, 2020 and the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019 are entitled to practice in their respective systems of medicine.
* The practice of Allopathic Medicine falls under the domain of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019.
* Individuals enrolled in the State or National Register can practice medicine as qualified medical practitioners.
* Practitioners of the Indian System of Medicine enrolled in the State Register have the right to practice any system of medicine as conferred by the law in that State.
* Certain State Governments permit limited prescription of allopathic medicines by AYUSH practitioners based on their requirements.
* **Research in Ayurveda**
* The Ministry of AYUSH supports and promotes research in Ayurveda.
* Research includes clinical and outcome-based studies on Ayurvedic medicines and therapies.
* The ministry encourages evidence generation to strengthen the scientific validation of Ayurveda interventions.
* To date, 4213 clinical research studies have been published in Ayurveda.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) Doctors**
* **Impact**: Clarifies the extent to which BAMS doctors can practice Allopathic medicine and the legal framework governing their practice.
* **Action Required**: BAMS doctors need to be aware of the provisions of the NCISM Act, NMC Act, and any State-specific regulations regarding the practice and prescription of Allopathic medicines.
**Stakeholder: Patients**
* **Impact**: Provides transparency regarding the qualifications and scope of practice of medical practitioners they consult.
* **Action Required**: Patients should be aware of the system of medicine that their doctor is qualified to practice.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of AYUSH**
* **Impact**: Reinforces the Ministry's commitment to supporting and promoting research and validation of Ayurveda.
* **Action Required**: Continue to support and expand research programs focused on Ayurveda.
**Stakeholder: State Governments**
* **Impact**: Recognizes the authority of State Governments to permit limited allopathic prescriptions by AYUSH practitioners.
* **Action Required**: States to review and regulate the practice of allopathic medicines by AYUSH practitioners within their jurisdiction.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of AYUSH: The primary government entity responsible for the development and promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) Act, 2020: Governs practitioners of the Indian System of Medicine, including their rights to practice.
National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019: Governs the practice of Allopathic Medicine and the qualifications required to practice.
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS): The degree obtained by doctors who study Ayurvedic medicine and surgery, a key subject of the question.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AYUSH
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2309
TO BE ANSWERED ON 13th FEBRUARY, 2026
Use of Ayurvedic and Allopathic Medicines by BAMS Doctors
2309. Shri Eswarasamy K:
Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
doctors are using both Ayurvedic and Allopathic medicines for treating patients and
if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the practice of using Allopathic medicines is recognised by the
Government and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any study has been conducted to give immediate relief to patients availing
of Ayurvedic medicines; and
(d) if so, the details thereof ?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF MINISTRY OF AYUSH
(SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a) & (b) As per the provisions of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
(NCISM) Act, 2020, the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) Act, 2020 and the
National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019, practitioners registered under these Acts are
entitled to practice in their respective systems of medicine. Accordingly, practice of Allopathic
Medicine comes under the domain of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019
where a person who is enrolled in the State Register or the National Register, as the case may
be, shall be allowed to practice medicine as a qualified medical practitioner. Moreover, as per
the provisions of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) Act, 2020 it
is the right to practice any system of medicine, conferred by or under any law for the time being
in force in a State on the practitioners of Indian System of Medicine enrolled in the State
Register of that State. Further, “Public Health” is a State subject and certain State Governments
have permitted limited prescription of allopathic medicines by Ayush practitioners as per their
requirement.(c) & (d) Ministry of Ayush supports and promotes research in Ayurveda through its Research
Councils and institutions, including clinical and outcome-based studies on Ayurvedic
medicines and therapies for various health conditions. While Ayurveda follows a holistic
treatment approach, several research and clinical studies have been undertaken to evaluate
therapeutic outcomes and symptomatic relief in different disease conditions. The Ministry
continues to encourage evidence generation through structured research programmes to
strengthen scientific validation of Ayurveda interventions. Moreover, 4213 clinical research
studies have been published in Ayurveda so far.
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