World Homoeopathy Day 2026 concludes with focus on sustainable, integrative healthcare

The two-day World Homoeopathy Day 2026 celebrations concluded in New Delhi with a strong focus on integrating homoeopathy into mainstream healthcare, as policymakers, researchers and practitioners outlined a forward-looking roadmap for the sector.

Organised under the theme “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health” with the vision of “Infinite Possibilities,” the convention at Vigyan Bhawan brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Ayush, experts and representatives of leading institutions. The discussions centred on clinical advancements, policy frameworks, research priorities and the expanding role of homoeopathy in delivering accessible and patient-centric healthcare.

Addressing the valedictory session, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Ayush, Alarmelmangai D., reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening homoeopathy within the broader healthcare ecosystem. She highlighted its potential in promoting sustainable and integrative healthcare systems across the country.

The event began with a welcome address by Dr Sunil S. Ramteke of the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH). Overviews of the deliberations were later presented by Dr Pralay Sharma of the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Dr Subhash Kaushik, Director General of CCRH, and Dr Tarkeshwar Jain, Chairperson of the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), outlining key scientific discussions and policy insights from the two-day event.

The convention also recognised notable contributions to the field, with honours conferred on Dr Nandini Kumar, Padma Shri awardee Dr V.K. Gupta and Dr Kalyan Bannerjee. Around 90 students, including STSH and MD awardees, were also acknowledged, highlighting the growing pool of young practitioners in the field.

The first day of the convention focused on ethics, clinical excellence and emerging areas of research. A plenary session underscored the importance of professional integrity under the NCH Regulations, 2022. The NIH presented evidence-based case studies on complex conditions such as brain tumours, autoimmune disorders and endometriotic cysts, while specialised sessions examined paediatric homoeopathy, new remedies including Cassia fistula, and agro-homoeopathy in agriculture. A multidisciplinary discussion involving experts from modern medicine explored collaborative approaches to patient care.

On the second day, the focus shifted to policy, regulation and global integration. Key sessions examined the expansion of community healthcare services and strengthening the National Register of Homoeopathy to enhance transparency. Experts also stressed the need for drug standardisation and pharmacovigilance to ensure patient safety.

Discussions further explored homoeopathy’s place in the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy, highlighting both global opportunities and challenges. Emerging areas such as veterinary applications and the use of scientific innovation to address issues like drug resistance were also deliberated.

A high-level session led by the Ministry of Ayush and CCRH outlined strategic priorities and the future direction of research and institutional development in homoeopathy.

The convention concluded with a renewed commitment to advancing the sector through collaboration, capacity building and research, reinforcing homoeopathy’s role as a key pillar of integrative and sustainable healthcare in India.