THINK HIGH AT THIS TIME
CCIM-MEMBER (SIDDHA) ELECTION-2011
CENTRAL COUNCIL OF INDIAN MEDICINE is the statuary body under GOVT OF INDIA to make policy decisions regarding Siddha Graduation and Post Graduation studies along with the regulations in the clinical practices.
We all know INDIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL (IMC) is such a body that of CCIM having more attention in the currently rather than CCIM, it is because of that
(i) the policy makers of Indian systems of Medicine are not having most clarity in their vision and mission
(ii) Siddha community (member) is the most minority community comparing with Ayurveda and Unani. A siddha man cannot able to even touch the post of President of CCIM because of having 2 to 3 members. It is the time to think of increasing membership of Siddha in CCIM, we have to raise the voice for making amendment to increase membership of Siddha.
(iii) Even though there are various committees (Registration, Education etc …) in CCIM, co-ordination among the committees and systems is seems to be poor, which has to be rectified.
Now a days , Govt of India is thinking of integrating medical system for better service to public. Each and every system of Medicine is having own limit and bound in treating the patients. Certainly there are some vacuums in each system which could be filled by other systems, by sharing their knowledge and sciences with out major compromise in their fundamentals.
Govt of India having more plans and schemes for AYUSH . To impart the schemes the concept of integration among systems including Allopathic science is essential.
The members of CCIM should having a sharp vision to take all systems of medicine under a roof headed by the systems of our INDIAN SOIL and fight for declaration of HEALTH POLICY as such of CHINA which is giving primary importance to Chinese Tradition Medicine.
You should vote and elect , a energetic and enthusiciastic personality for CCIM and keep on feeding the above concepts to all Siddha physicians including the winning member of CCIM.
Yours
Dr.D. Velayudam
