Centre intends to make National Institute of Homoeopathy in Kolkata world-class institute

Union Minister of AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal has said that the Centre wants to make the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) in Kolkata to be a world-class institute with greater emphasis on research and development.

The Centre is aiming to make the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) in Kolkata a world-class institute said Union Minister of AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal. There will be a great emphasis on research and development.

He also announced an INR 300-crore satellite unit of the Kolkata-based centre of excellence in homoeopathy under the Ministry of Ayush will be opened and operationalised at Narela in Delhi soon, as reported by The Print.

“We want to make the National Institute of homoeopathy a world-class centre with greater focus on research and development. The work for the satellite centre is progressing. The AYUSH medicine is gaining popularity in India and around the world. We must seize this opportunity to provide our country the crowning glory of a healthy India. The AYUSH institutes of national prominence – both in patient care and clinical research – must work towards sustaining excellence in curative, preventive, promotion & rehabilitative aspects of healthcare,” he said.

“The government is committed and accord highest priority to rejuvenate our traditional medicinal practices according to their strength for the benefit of people to avail a better quality of life,” he added.

The Union Minister tweet reads, "It was great to interact with the faculty and students of the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) in Kolkata this evening. The institute plays an essential role in offering holistic treatment to patients. I believe NIH will increase its ambit to serve society further."

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