AP Allows Ayurveda Surgeries; PV Ramesh Slams Decision

• Andhra Pradesh implements CCIM's 2020 decision, allowing Ayurveda PG doctors to perform 58 types of surgeries (39 general, 19 specialized) after specialized training.
• The move is welcomed by Ayurveda experts, who see it as a step towards greater recognition for the traditional medical system.
• Medical expert and former IAS officer PV Ramesh strongly opposes the decision, calling it "playing with people's lives" and questioning the quality of care.
• The decision is linked to the Union AYUSH Ministry's plan to build a Rs. 750 crore hospital in Amaravati, requiring Ayurvedic surgeons.
• Other doctors also express opposition, citing concerns about lack of knowledge among Ayurvedic practitioners for surgeries and potential harm to medical science.

Why It Matters: AP permits Ayurveda surgeries amid expert opposition, sparking debate on traditional vs. modern medical practices.