8 months ago
Andhra Pradesh Allows Ayurvedic Doctors to Perform Surgeries
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to let some Ayurvedic doctors do surgeries.
These doctors have special training and can do 39% of general surgeries and 19% of ear, nose, throat, and eye treatments.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is not happy with this decision.
They think it's a big mistake and will cause problems for patients.
The IMA respects Ayurveda but wants it to stay separate from modern medicine.
They have written to the government but haven't gotten a response.
There is also a court case about this issue.
Andhra Pradesh government approves Ayurvedic doctors to perform surgeries with postgraduate qualifications and prescribed training.
Eligible Ayurvedic doctors can perform 39% of general surgical and 19% of ENT and ophthalmological treatments.
IMA President Dr. Dilip P. Bhanushali opposes the decision, citing potential problems for patients and the integrity of Ayurveda.
IMA has written to the Health Minister and Prime Minister but received no communication.
A PIL regarding this issue is pending in the Supreme Court.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- What
- Approval for qualified Ayurveda doctors to perform surgeries
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- When
- December 24, 2025
- Why
- To integrate traditional Indian medicine with modern medicine
Key facts
- Date
- December 24, 2025
- Location
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Percentage of General Surgical Procedures
- 39%
- Percentage of ENT and Ophthalmological Treatments
- 19%
- Regulatory Bodies
- Indian Medicine Central Council, National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine
Quotes
Dr. Dilip P Bhanushali
President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)
“But we want Ayurveda to be promoted in its original and pure form. Why should it be mixed with our modern medicine?... This will not only create many problems for patients, but it would also be a huge blunder... We will submit our memorandum and raise our objections...”
republicworld.com
“This is going to cause a lot of problems, not only to the patients, but it's a real blunder to do that.”
republicworld.com
Sources
Related news
21 Madhya Pradesh Ayurveda Colleges Receive 2026-27 Recognition
Centre forms expert panel to audit NEET-PG admission system
15% of Ayurveda Colleges Face Recognition Crisis in Madhya Pradesh
NTA Extends AIAPGET 2026 Internship Deadline for AYUSH Candidates
