IITF-2025: Exploring Siddha Medicine*We're excited to share insights from Day 14 of the 44th India International Trade Fair 2025, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi!*Institutions Offering BSMS Courses*Several government and private institutions offer BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery) courses, including:- *National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Chennai*: A premier institute dedicated to Siddha medicine research and education- *Government Siddha Medical College, Tirunelveli and Chennai*: Offers BSMS and MD (Siddha) courses- *Other 14 Private Siddha Medical Colleges*: Affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and Kerala University *PG Courses and Duration*NIS Chennai offers MD (Siddha) postgraduate degree programs in 8 specializations, including:- Maruthuvam (General Medicine)- Gunapadam (Medicinal Botany)- Kuzhandhai Maruthuvam (Pediatrics)- Noi Naadal (Diagnostic Methods)- Nanju Maruthuvam (Toxicology)Pura Maruthuvam (Surgery)- Varma Maruthuvam (Traumatology)- Siddhar Yoga Maruthuvam (Yoga Therapy)Duration: 3 years*Scope of Siddha*Siddha medicine offers diverse career paths in:- Clinical practice- Research- Pharmaceuticals- Public health- Wellness industries*Vision and Mission ofNational Institute of Siddha*NIS aims to promote Siddha medicine through research, education, and clinical care, focusing on:- Advancing Siddha medicine globally- Integrating traditional knowledge with modern science- Providing quality healthcare to all*Research Opportunities*NIS Chennai offers PhD programs in 6 Siddha specialties, with research focus on:- Medicinal botany- Pharmacology- Yoga therapy- Clinical trials- Varmam Therapy - Drugs development *National Centres for Siddha*- Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS)- National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Chennai

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