Today, India joined the global community in celebrating World Homoeopathy Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. The occasion was marked by the country’s largest-ever Homoeopathy Symposium, held at the Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, showcasing India’s growing leadership in this centuries-old system of medicine.
Jointly organized by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), and the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), the event brought together thousands of stakeholders — including doctors, researchers, pharmaceutical professionals, and policymakers — to discuss the future of homeopathy in India and beyond.
Highlighting the scientific strength of this gentle healing system, the symposium featured research presentations, expert discussions, and India’s largest homeopathy industry exhibition, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and global recognition of Indian homeopathy.
Homoeopathy in India: a trusted system with a strong backbone
With over 3.45 lakh registered homeopathic doctors, 277 hospitals, and 8,593 dispensaries across the country, homeopathy continues to be a preferred system of healthcare for over 100 million Indians. The country also boasts 8,697 homeopathy beds in AYUSH wellness centres, ensuring comprehensive care even in non-emergency cases.
In terms of education, India has 277 homeopathy colleges, including 197 undergraduate, 3 standalone postgraduate, and 77 integrated UG/PG institutions, under the aegis of NCH. These institutions are supported by 7,092 teaching faculty members, nurturing the next generation of BHMS graduates.
The pharmaceutical sector is equally robust, with 384 companies manufacturing homoeopathic medicines and 1,117 official pharmacopoeial monographs ensuring quality and consistency in drug production.
Legal and Institutional Framework
A comprehensive legal and institutional infrastructure backs homeopathy in India. After decades of regulation under the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973, the system was modernized with the enactment of the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020, which came into force on July 5, 2021.
The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) now oversees professional regulation, while the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) leads scientific inquiry through a network of 35 research centres and treatment facilities. Additionally, the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) ensures the quality of medicines and acts as the central drug testing and appellate laboratory for the sector.
The recent introduction of the National Commission for Homoeopathy (Medical Research in Homoeopathy) Regulation, 2023 has laid down rigorous, evidence-based standards for conducting research, reinforcing India’s commitment to scientific validation in the field.
A Global Vision
As the second-largest system of medicine in the world, homeopathy continues to play a vital role in India’s public health strategy. With active promotion under the Ministry of Ayush, the country is positioning itself as a global hub for homeopathy research, education, and manufacturing.
World Homoeopathy Day 2025 celebrations underscore the nation’s commitment to advancing this time-tested system through innovation, regulation, and global partnerships—ensuring that the healing legacy of homeopathy continues to thrive in the 21st century.
