Government Schemes 4 September 2026 · Event date: 3 September 2026

National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata Celebrates Golden Jubilee

National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata Celebrates Golden Jubilee
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The National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata celebrated its Golden Jubilee marking 50 years, inaugurating a Modular Operation Theatre and a Centre of Excellence in the presence of Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, strengthening its clinical, academic and research infrastructure.

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In Simple Words

The National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of homoeopathic education, research and patient care. A new Modular Operation Theatre and a Centre of Excellence were inaugurated to strengthen the Institute's clinical, academic and research infrastructure.

The celebrations were attended by Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav and Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar, who highlighted the Institute's five-decade contribution to homoeopathic education and healthcare.

Key Points

  • NIH Kolkata celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of service
  • A new Modular Operation Theatre was inaugurated, strengthening clinical infrastructure
  • A Centre of Excellence was also inaugurated for clinical research and academic development
  • Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav attended the celebrations
  • Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar also attended
  • NIH Kolkata falls under the Ministry of Ayush
  • The visit also included interaction with students on academic and infrastructure concerns, including the NTET examination

Exam Angle

Institution
National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata, Ministry of Ayush
Milestone
Golden Jubilee — 50 years
New facilities
Modular Operation Theatre, Centre of Excellence
Attendees
Union Ministers Prataprao Jadhav (Ayush) and Sukanta Majumdar (Education)

A. The Ministry of Ayush.

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