Section 26 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020.
- (1)The Homoeopathy Education Board shall perform the following functions, namely:--
- (a)determine the standards of education at the undergraduate, post-graduate and super-speciality levels and oversee all aspects of relating thereto;
- (b)develop a competency based dynamic curriculum for Homoeopathy at all levels in accordance with the regulations made under this Act, in such manner that it develops appropriate skill, knowledge, attitude, values and ethics among the post- graduate and super-speciality students and enables them to provide healthcare, to impart medical education and to conduct medical research;
- (c)frame guidelines on setting up of medical institutions for imparting undergraduate, postgraduate and super-speciality courses in Homoeopathy, having regard to the needs of the country, the global norms and the regulations made under this Act;
- (d)determine minimum requirements and standards for conducting of courses and examinations in medical institutions, having regard to the needs of creativity at local levels and the regulations made under this Act;
- (e)determine standards and norms for infrastructure, faculty and quality of education and research in medical institutions of Homoeopathy, in accordance with the regulations made under this Act;
- (f)specify norms for compulsory annual disclosure, electronically and otherwise, by medical institutions of Homoeopathy in respect of their functions that has a bearing on the interest of various stakeholders including students, faculty, the Commission and the Government;
- (g)facilitate development and training of faculty Members;
- (h)facilitate research programmes;
- (i)grant recognition to medical qualifications of Homoeopathy at all levels.
- (2)The Homoeopathy Education Board may, in the discharge of its functions, make such recommendations to, and seek such directions from, the Commission, as it deems necessary.
Summary
- This Board is in charge of setting the standards for homoeopathy education at all levels, from undergraduate to super-speciality.
- It is responsible for creating a modern curriculum that builds appropriate skills, knowledge, and medical ethics for students.
- It creates the rules for setting up new medical colleges and figures out the minimum requirements for infrastructure, teachers, and exams.
- The Board requires medical institutions to publicly reveal information about how they operate every year.
- It supports the training of teachers and encourages medical research.
- The Board has the final say in granting official recognition to homoeopathy medical qualifications.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides what homoeopathy students need to learn?
The Homoeopathy Education Board develops a dynamic curriculum based on skills, knowledge, and ethics.
2. Does this Board regulate the buildings and teachers at a college?
Yes, it determines the standards and norms for infrastructure, faculty, and the overall quality of education.
3. Do medical colleges have to keep their operations secret?
No, the Board specifies rules requiring medical colleges to make a compulsory annual disclosure about their functions.
4. Who approves the actual medical degrees in homoeopathy?
The Homoeopathy Education Board grants recognition to medical qualifications at all levels.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 26 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., what specific type of curriculum is the Homoeopathy Education Board required to develop?
Q2.Under Section 26 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., what obligation does the Board place on medical institutions regarding transparency?
Q3.Under Section 26 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., which body is responsible for granting recognition to medical qualifications of Homoeopathy?
Q4.Under Section 26 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., if the Board needs guidance while doing its job, who can it seek directions from?