AP Approves 58 Surgeries for Ayurveda Doctors, Integrates Traditional Medicine

• Andhra Pradesh government approved 58 surgical procedures for qualified Ayurveda doctors, integrating traditional medicine with modern healthcare.
• Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav gave approval on December 23, aligning with Indian Medicine Central Council regulations and NCISM guidelines.
• Procedures include 39 under Shalya Tantra (general surgery) and 19 under Shalakya Tantra (eye, ear, nose, throat, head, oro-dentistry).
• The decision formalizes national norms, enabling trained practitioners to utilize skills and ensuring patient safety.
• Minister directed immediate introduction of PG courses in Shalya Tantra and Shalakya Tantra at Dr NRS Government Ayurveda College, Vijayawada, with equipped OTs.

Why It Matters: AP integrates Ayurveda into mainstream surgery, allowing qualified doctors to perform 58 procedures.