**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Ayush commemorated World Homoeopathy Day on 10 April 2026 in New Delhi under the theme “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health.” The event highlighted India’s progress in establishing homoeopathy as a mainstream medical system through institutional growth, digital integration, and evidence-based research. Key outputs included the release of several clinical publications, regulatory updates, and the launch of AI-enabled digital platforms to enhance global healthcare standards.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Institutional Strengthening and Regulation**
* Homoeopathy is established as a mainstream system in India, supported by over 3.45 lakh registered practitioners and 291 educational institutions.
* The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) is focused on strengthening transparency, quality of education, and ethical standards.
* The National Register for Practitioners of Homoeopathy has been implemented to enhance professional ecosystem transparency.
* Organizations such as CCRH, NCH, and NIH are leading efforts to strengthen the scientific foundation and public trust in the sector.
* **Digital Initiatives and Modernization**
* Implementation of the "Ayush Grid" and Health Management Information System (HMIS) to support evidence-based healthcare delivery.
* Launch of a certification course on the Ayush Grid portal and the introduction of AI-enabled knowledge dissemination content.
* Integration with IRINS (Indian Research Information Network System) and the launch of a Hindi Shabdkosh website for broader accessibility.
* Modernization of education and training systems to build a "future-ready" healthcare workforce.
* **Research and Knowledge Resources**
* Release of key publications: “Scientific Perspectives of Homoeopathic Medicines: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a monograph on *Acorus calamus*, and “CCRH Journey: Publication Outreach and Knowledge Dissemination.”
* Unveiling of the new official logo for the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) and the latest issue of the Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy (IJRH).
* Publication of Volume 2 of the Act, Rules and Regulations by the NCH to guide the sector's regulatory framework.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Practitioners and Researchers**
**Impact**
They are provided with updated scientific guidelines, improved research networks, and digital tools like the Ayush Grid to support evidence-based clinical practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.
**Action Required**
Practitioners must align their clinical training with modernized standards and utilize new digital resources and publications for patient-centric care.
**Stakeholder: Educational Institutions and Students**
**Impact**
The expansion of the institutional network and modernization of training ensures a higher standard of education and better preparation for the healthcare workforce.
**Action Required**
Institutions must implement the updated NCH rules and regulations and integrate the newly released scientific monographs and research journals into their curriculum.
**Stakeholder: General Public**
**Impact**
Patients gain improved access to affordable, safe, and standardized holistic healthcare through a more transparent and regulated system.
**Action Required**
The public can utilize digital platforms and AI-enabled content for informed awareness regarding preventive and chronic disease management.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ayush: The primary government ministry responsible for the development, education, and research of traditional and alternative medicine systems, including homoeopathy, in India.
National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH): The statutory regulatory body responsible for ensuring transparency, quality in education, and ethical standards within the homoeopathic medical system.
Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH): An apex research organization that strengthens the scientific foundation of homoeopathy through clinical research, publications, and knowledge dissemination.
Ayush Grid: A central digital platform initiative designed to support evidence-based healthcare delivery and integrate infrastructure across the Ayush ecosystem.
National Register for Practitioners of Homoeopathy: A key initiative aimed at enhancing transparency and strengthening the professional ecosystem for homoeopathic practitioners.
AYUSH
Ministry of Ayush Marks World Homoeopathy
Day 2026 with National Celebration on
“Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health”
India’s Homoeopathy Sector Strengthening Through
Research, Regulation and Institutional Support: Shri
Prataprao Jadhav
“Evidence-Based Advancement and Sustained Research Are
Key to Strengthening Homoeopathy Globally”: Shri Prataprao
Jadhav
“Government Strengthening Ayush Ecosystem Through
Infrastructure, Digital Platforms and Research” — Vaidya
Rajesh Kotecha
Posted On: 10 APR 2026 4:35PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Ayush commemorated World Homoeopathy Day 2026 Centred on the theme
“Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health,” with a grand inaugural ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi,
bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, academicians and students from across the
country. The event marked the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann and underscored the
expanding role of homoeopathy in advancing inclusive and sustainable healthcare.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry
of Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, said, "Over the years, India has developed a
strong and expanding homoeopathy workforce, supported by robust institutions and research bodies.
Organisations such as CCRH, NCH and NIH are continuously strengthening the scientific foundation,
regulatory framework and public trust in Homoeopathy through research, education and quality healthcare
delivery, thereby contributing meaningfully to accessible and affordable healthcare across the country."
Shri Jadhav emphasized that evidence-based advancement, interdisciplinary collaboration and sustained
research are essential to further strengthen Homoeopathy as a credible and globally relevant system of
medicine. He highlighted the importance of enhancing scientific studies, improving standards of education
and fostering stronger coordination among practitioners, researchers and policy makers to ensure high-
quality, patient-centric healthcare. He further reiterated the Government’s commitment to promoting a
holistic and sustainable healthcare model in alignment with national priorities and global health goals.Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, noted that the Government is strengthening the
Ayush ecosystem through investments in infrastructure, expansion of services, and digital platforms such
as the Ayush Grid and HMIS to support evidence-based healthcare delivery. He also highlighted efforts to
modernize education and training systems to build a skilled and future-ready workforce.
Shri Kotecha further underlined that India has emerged as a global leader in homoeopathy, supported by
strong institutional networks and growing emphasis on research and standardization, contributing to
accessible and sustainable healthcare.
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Ms. Alarmelmangai D., highlighted that Homoeopathy continues to
play a vital role in India’s healthcare system, with a strong emphasis on institutional growth,
standardization, and global outreach. She noted that initiatives such as the National Register for
Practitioners of Homoeopathy are enhancing transparency and strengthening the professional ecosystem,
while the expanding network of educational institutions and practitioners reflects the system’s growing
acceptance. She further stressed the need to align this expansion with high standards in clinical training
and pharmaceutical quality to ensure safe, reliable, and effective patient care.
Advisor (Homoeopathy), Ministry of Ayush, Dr. Preetha Kizhakkutil said that Homoeopathy offers a
patient-centric and cost-effective approach to healthcare, with significant potential in preventive and
chronic disease management. She noted that ongoing initiatives under the Ministry are improving
accessibility and integration, while continued focus on education, research, and ethical practice is
strengthening the system’s credibility and reach
The programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Subhash Kaushik, Director General, Central
Council for Research in Homoeopathy noted "World Homoeopathy Day has evolved into an important
national and international platform that reflects the growing recognition of homoeopathy. This forum
brings together researchers, practitioners, educators and policymakers to promote dialogue, innovation and
collaboration. Our focus today is to strengthen the link between research, policy and practice so that
scientific knowledge can translate into meaningful public health outcomes.”
Dr. Tarkeshwar Jain, Chairperson, National Commission for Homoeopathy emphasised “Homoeopathy in
India today is not merely an alternative but is established as a mainstream system of medicine, supported
by more than 3.45 lakh registered practitioners and 291 educational institutions. Through the National
Commission for Homoeopathy, we are strengthening transparency, quality in education, and ethical
standards to further enhance the credibility and effectiveness of the system.”
On the occasion, a series of important publications and knowledge resources were released, including the
new official logo of CCRH and the event souvenir. Key publications unveiled included “CCRH Journey:
Publication Outreach and Knowledge Dissemination”, a monograph on Acorus calamus, and “Scientific
Perspectives of Homoeopathic Medicines: A Practitioner’s Guide”. The revamped newsletter of CCRH
and the latest issue of the Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy (IJRH), Volume 20 Issue 1, were
also released, along with Volume 2 of the Act, Rules and Regulations by the National Commission for
Homoeopathy (NCH).
On the digital front, key initiatives included a certification course on the Ayush Grid portal, AI-enabled
knowledge dissemination content, IRINS integration, a Hindi Shabdkosh website, and an audio-visual
compilation of nationwide activities conducted during Homoeopathic Awareness Week (April 1–7, 2026).
The event reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment to strengthening homoeopathy as an
evidence-based, accessible, and patient-centric system of healthcare. With a continued focus on research,
education, digital integration, and public outreach, the Ministry of Ayush aims to further enhance the role
of homoeopathy in delivering affordable and holistic healthcare to all sections of society.***
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