The Delhi government has formally established the Board of Homeopathic System of Medicine to strengthen policymaking and promote alternative medicine in the national capital. The board will be chaired by Dr Anil Goyal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from the Krishna Nagar constituency in east Delhi.
Statutory Body Under Delhi Homoeopathic Act
According to a notification issued by the government, the board is constituted under sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Delhi Homoeopathic Act, 1956 (Delhi Act No 11 of 1956), read with the Delhi Homoeopathic (Amendment) Act 1996 (Delhi Act no 11 of 1996). The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has approved the establishment of this statutory body.
The Board of Homoeopathic System of Medicine plays a crucial role in regulating and promoting the practice of homeopathy in the city. It is entrusted with ensuring professional standards among practitioners, handling the registration of qualified homeopathic doctors, and maintaining the official State Register of Homoeopathic Practitioners.
Key Functions and Responsibilities
- Regulation: The board oversees the practice of homeopathy in Delhi, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.
- Registration: It manages the registration process for qualified homeopathic practitioners, issuing licenses to practice in the capital.
- Register Maintenance: The board maintains the State Register of Homoeopathic Practitioners, which serves as an official record of all licensed homeopaths in Delhi.
This move is expected to give a significant boost to alternative medicine in the region, providing a structured framework for homeopathy's growth and integration into the healthcare system. The establishment of the board also aims to enhance policymaking related to homeopathic medicine, ensuring better governance and quality control.
Dr Anil Goyal, as chairperson, will lead the board in its efforts to promote homeopathy and uphold high standards of practice. The board's formation marks a step forward in recognizing and institutionalizing alternative medicine within Delhi's healthcare landscape.
