a) About the Institute
Central Research Institute of Homoeopathy located at A-1/1, Sector 24, NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh is one of the premier research institutes of Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi under Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, came into existence w.e.f 1st May, 2007.
It was named as Dr. D.P. Rastogi Central Research Institute of Homoeopathy on 7th October 2015 and officially inaugurated by Shri Shripad Naik, Honble Minister of State (Independent charge), Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.
Late Dr. D.P. Rastogi (1939-2010) was the Director of Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi from 1984-1999. His major contribution in the field of Homoeopathy started with the Formulation of Homoeopathic Central Council Act in 1973. He introduced Homoeopathy in Drug and Cosmetic Act and took initiatives for publication of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India. He was a passionate teacher, author, physician and researcher. He is also known as the Ambassador for Indian Homoeopathy and has been honoured with numerous awards, to name a few:
- The Hahnemann Award in 1995
- Dhanwantri Award in 1997
- Hahnemann Memorial Award in 2002
- The Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008
The institute has been established with its focus on research and engaged for overall development and promotion of Homoeopathic system of medicine through scientific research. There is full fledge hospital set up including OPD, IPD, Laboratory facilities along with speciality clinics viz. ENT, Ophthalmology, Physiotherapy, Lifestyle Disorder Clinic, Dermatology and Rheumatology clinics are running successfully within the institute. Apart from catering to the needs of the patients, the institute carries out research in the field of Drug Standardization, Drug Proving, Clinical Verification and Clinical Research.
The institute endeavours to keep pace with the time and conduct research on the scientific parameters without deviating from the principles of homoeopathy, so that the results of these scientific studies may be used not only by the homoeopathic fraternity but the scientific world for the betterment of mankind as well.
Apart from the primary focus, the institute is also developing Resource Centre of Information on Homoeopathy.
b) Mandate of the Institute
- To explore various homoeopathic research areas involving multi-disciplinary approach in the light of modern scientific parameters.
- To standardize homoeopathic drugs in terms of their pharmacognostical, physico-chemical and pharmacological profiles for quality control of homoeopathic drugs.
- To prove coded homoeopathic drugs on healthy human beings through double blind technique.
- To clinically verify the pathogenesis of proved/partially proved homoeopathic drugs.
- To work in the field of fundamental, applied and evidence based research areas to explore the possibilities of solution of problem related to potency and mechanism of action of homoeopathic drugs scientifically.
- To collaborate with other Institutes (Homoeopathic and Allied) for taking up research projects and exchange information with other Institutions of Excellence for promotion of Homoeopathy.
- To propagate research findings and awareness amongst the homeopathic fraternity in particular and masses in general; through books, monographs, journals, newsletter, I.E.C. Material, CME, audio visuals etc. through National Resource Centre, Public Information cell, Arogya melas, Awareness camps etc.
- To make efforts for the capacity building of scientists, Para-medical staff, administrative staff by organizing and participating in the Continuing Medical Education, Workshops and Seminars at national and international level.
- To provide effective and free health care services to the needy at grass root level through its regular OPDs, IPDs and health camps.