National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata Celebrates Golden Jubilee
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.
Why It Matters
Relevant for UPSC and state-PSC candidates studying AYUSH sector institutions, government healthcare infrastructure initiatives, and traditional medicine education policy.
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
A. The Ministry of Ayush.
Source: Press Information Bureau