Dr. M. A. Qasmi, a distinguished Unani scholar and physician, serves as Adviser (Unani) in the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, where he oversees all matters related to Unani Medicine through the Unani Coordination Desk. With over three decades of experience in education, clinical research, and policymaking, he plays a central role in strengthening Unani institutions, research programs, and global collaborations. His leadership continues to promote the modernization, evidence-based validation, and integration of Unani medicine into India’s holistic healthcare ecosystem.
Adviser (Unani), Ministry of AYUSH
2018 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2018
👔 Designation: Adviser (Unani)
🏛️ Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
🌿 Division in Charge: Unani Coordination Desk
🧾 Key Responsibilities:
Overall supervision of all matters related to Unani Medicine — policy, research, education, and practice
Administrative and technical coordination with:
Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM)
National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bengaluru
North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong (Unani section)
Overseeing implementation of Unani components under National AYUSH Mission (NAM)
Guiding international collaboration efforts for Unani medicine under WHO Traditional Medicine frameworks
Supervising modernization of Unani education curricula, research methodologies, and institutional infrastructure
🌱 Focus Areas:
Integration of Unani Medicine with mainstream healthcare and national health policy
Evidence-based documentation of Unani therapeutics and preventive health strategies
Strengthening institutional governance and standardization across Unani institutes and research bodies
Deputy Adviser (Unani), Ministry of AYUSH
2011 – 2018 |
🏛️ Government of India – Ministry of AYUSH
🧩 Responsibilities:
Policy and administrative coordination for Unani education, research, and public health programs
Assisted in revision of Unani Pharmacopoeia of India (UPI) and formulation of Unani Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines
Strengthened coordination among Unani National Institutes, Research Councils, and Drug Control Divisions
💬 Promoted inclusion of Unani medicine in National AYUSH Mission (NAM) and integration into national health programs
Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM)
2000 – 2010 |
📅 Joined CCRUM, an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH (then Department of AYUSH)
👔 Designation: Research Officer → Deputy Director (Unani)
🧾 Key Roles:
Led clinical research projects across CCRUM regional centers
Strengthened the drug standardization and pharmacovigilance systems for Unani formulations
Contributed to the National Research Program on Unani Medicine focusing on chronic diseases
🌿 Advocated scientific validation and documentation of classical formulations through evidence-based methodologies
Academic & Clinical Practice
1990s |
🏛️ Began career as a Lecturer in Unani Medicine at AMU and other national institutions
🩺 Practiced as a Unani physician, integrating classical principles of Ilmul Amraz (Pathology) and Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer (Therapeutic Regimen) with modern diagnostics
📚 Published research papers on lifestyle disorders, metabolic diseases, and preventive Unani therapeutics
🏆 Contributed to awareness programs promoting traditional systems of medicine at community level
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: Uttar Pradesh, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS) – Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh
M.D. (Unani – Moalejat / Medicine) – Aligarh Muslim University
Advanced Diplomas in Health Policy, Public Administration, and Traditional Medicine Management
🌿 An eminent Unani scholar, clinician, and researcher recognized for his lifelong contribution to promoting Unani medicine through scientific validation, education reform, and institutional growth