**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Ayush will commemorate World Homoeopathy Day 2026 on April 10 at Vigyan Bhawan through a two-day interactive forum. Organized by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), the event focuses on the theme “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health” to align with Universal Health Coverage and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key objectives include showcasing research advancements and integrating homoeopathy into mainstream healthcare systems.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Details and Theme**
* The forum commences on April 10, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi.
* Theme: “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health,” focusing on holistic and cost-effective healthcare.
* The event is organized by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH).
* **Strategic Objectives**
* Alignment with global priorities, specifically UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
* Strengthening scientific validation, ethical standards, and the integration of homoeopathy into national health programmes.
* Promoting India’s leadership in traditional medicine systems.
* **Healthcare and Sustainability Focus**
* Addressing rising healthcare costs, chronic diseases, and antimicrobial resistance.
* Promoting a medical system with a minimal ecological footprint and rational resource use.
* Exploring the role of homoeopathy in preventive healthcare and lifestyle disease management.
* **Research and Innovation**
* Showcasing public health initiatives and policy developments.
* Discussing eco-friendly pharmaceutical practices and biodiversity conservation.
* Integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific research through stakeholder collaboration.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Ayush and Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH)**
**Impact**
They serve as the lead bodies in promoting India’s traditional medicine leadership and driving evidence-based practices into national health programmes.
**Action Required**
Oversee the organization of the forum and continue work to expand the reach and accessibility of homoeopathy through policy development.
**Researchers and Eminent Experts**
**Impact**
The forum provides a venue for showcasing research advancements and participating in dialogues regarding scientific validation.
**Action Required**
Participate in deliberations to bridge traditional knowledge with modern scientific research and establish higher ethical standards.
**Policymakers and Government Officials**
**Impact**
They are influenced to develop frameworks that integrate homoeopathy into mainstream, sustainable healthcare systems.
**Action Required**
Collaborate with healthcare stakeholders to align homoeopathic initiatives with Universal Health Coverage and global sustainability goals.
**Homoeopathic Practitioners and Delegates**
**Impact**
The event offers professional growth through discussions on managing chronic diseases and reducing dependency on conventional pharmacotherapy.
**Action Required**
Adopt eco-friendly pharmaceutical practices and engage in the forum’s interactive sessions to enhance community healthcare delivery.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ayush: The primary government ministry responsible for developing and propagating traditional medicine systems, including the organization of the World Homoeopathy Day forum.
World Homoeopathy Day 2026: An initiative and interactive forum themed 'Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health' designed to integrate homoeopathy into mainstream, sustainable healthcare systems.
Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH): The apex research body under the Ministry of Ayush responsible for organizing the event and showcasing research advancements in the field.
Shri Prataprao Jadhav: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush, responsible for inaugurating the interactive forum.
Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): The United Nations global policy target for 'Good Health and Well-being' to which India's homoeopathy initiatives are aligned.
AYUSH
Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav to
inaugurate 2-day Interactive forum to mark World
Homoeopathy Day 2026
Posted On: 09 APR 2026 11:39AM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Ayush will commemorate World Homoeopathy Day 2026 on April 10 at Vigyan Bhawan,
where a two day Interactive forum will also be organised to mark the occasion. The Interactive forum is
set to bring together leading policymakers, researchers, practitioners and delegates to deliberate on the
evolving role of homoeopathy in building sustainable healthcare systems.
Centred on the theme “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health,” this year’s observance will highlight how
homoeopathy offers a holistic, cost-effective and environmentally responsible approach to healthcare—
aligned with global priorities such as Universal Health Coverage and the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 on Good Health and Well-being.
The event will be graced by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge),
Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, and Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha,
Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, along with senior government officials and eminent experts from across the
country.
Organised by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), the programme will showcase
key research advancements, public health initiatives and policy developments in the field of homoeopathy.
It will also feature deliberations on strengthening scientific validation, ethical standards, and integration of
homoeopathy into mainstream healthcare systems.
In the context of rising healthcare costs, the increasing burden of chronic diseases, and growing concerns
such as antimicrobial resistance, the event will underline homoeopathy’s potential as a sustainable medical
system—characterised by a minimal ecological footprint, rational resource use, and a focus on stimulating
the body’s innate healing mechanisms.
Special sessions will explore the role of homoeopathy in preventive and promotive healthcare,
management of lifestyle and chronic diseases, and its contribution to reducing dependency on
conventional pharmacotherapy. Discussions will also focus on eco-friendly pharmaceutical practices,
biodiversity conservation, and the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific
research.
Over the years, homoeopathy has witnessed growing acceptance both in India and globally, particularly in
community healthcare and public health interventions. The Ministry of Ayush has been actively working
to expand its reach through evidence-based practices, improved accessibility, and integration into national
health programmes.
World Homoeopathy Day 2026 is expected to further reinforce India’s leadership in promoting traditional
systems of medicine and provide renewed momentum to efforts aimed at creating a resilient, inclusive and
sustainable healthcare ecosystem.The event will also serve as a platform to foster dialogue, collaboration and innovation among
stakeholders, paving the way for a future where healthcare is not only effective, but also equitable,
environmentally conscious and sustainable.
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