Section 11 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020.
- (1)The Central Government shall, by notification, constitute an advisory body to be known as the Advisory Council for Homoeopathy.
- (2)The Council shall consist of a Chairperson and the following Members, namely:--
- (a)the Chairperson of the Commission shall be the ex officio Chairperson of the Council;
- (b)every Member of the Commission shall be ex officio member of the Council;
- (c)one Member, to represent each State, who is the Vice-Chancellor of a University in that State, possessing qualifications in Homoeopathy, to be nominated by that State Government, and one member to represent each Union territory, who is the Vice- Chancellor of a University in that Union territory, possessing qualifications in Homoeopathy, to be nominated by the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Government of India: Provided that where the Vice-Chancellor possessing qualifications in Homoeopathy is not available, a Dean or Head of Faculty possessing qualificationsin Homoeopathy shall be nominated;
- (d)one member to represent each State and each Union territory from amongst elected members of the State Homoeopathy Medical Council, to be nominated by that State Medical Council;
- (e)the Chairman, University Grants Commission;
- (f)the Director, National Assessment and Accreditation Council;
- (g)four Members to be nominated by the Central Government from amongst persons holding the post of Director in the Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian Institutes of Management and the Indian Institute of Science;
- (h)the terms of non-ex officio Members in the Council shall be four years.
Summary
- The Central Government creates an Advisory Council for Homoeopathy to include voices from across the country.
- The Chairperson and all Members of the main Commission automatically get a seat on this Advisory Council.
- Every State and Union territory gets a representative, usually a University Vice-Chancellor with a homoeopathy background, plus an elected member from each State Medical Council.
- Top national education and quality bodies are represented, including the Chairman of the UGC, the Director of NAAC, and four directors chosen from IITs, IIMs, and IISc.
- The members who are not automatically on the council because of their primary job (the non-ex officio members) serve a term of four years.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who leads the Advisory Council?
The Chairperson of the main Commission automatically serves as the Chairperson of the Advisory Council.
2. If a State does not have a Vice-Chancellor with homoeopathy qualifications, do they lose their seat?
No, if a Vice-Chancellor is not available, the State can nominate a Dean or a Head of Faculty who has homoeopathy qualifications instead.
3. Do technology and business experts get a say on the council?
Yes, the Central Government nominates four members from the Directors of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., how long is the term of office for the non-ex officio members of the Advisory Council?
Q2.Under Section 11 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., if a State University does not have a Vice-Chancellor who possesses qualifications in Homoeopathy, who is nominated to represent the State instead?
Q3.Under Section 11 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., who officially holds the position of Chairperson of the Advisory Council for Homoeopathy?
Q4.Under Section 11 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., which of the following prestigious national institutions must have a Director nominated to the Advisory Council by the Central Government?