IAMF Calls for Central Statutory Regulation for Yoga & Naturopathy (BNYS); Terms It Essential for Academic Justice and Public Health Clarity
Dr. Aravind Lakshminarayanan, National President Indian AYUSH Medical Federation (IAMF)New Delhi [India], February 19: The Indian AYUSH Medical Federation (IAMF) has formally urged the Government of India to establish a Central statutory regulatory framework for Yoga & Naturopathy (BNYS), stating that the issue concerns academic justice, professional clarity, and public healthcare accountability.
The representation was issued by Dr. Aravind Lakshminarayanan, National President of the Indian AYUSH Medical Federation, following growing concern among BNYS students and practitioners across multiple states regarding the absence of a dedicated national regulatory authority for the discipline.
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