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Top 10 Most Promising Alternative Medicine Institutes In India – 2024
In recent years, the growth of Alternative Medicine Institutes has been on the surge in India. There is an indication of a broader shift in healthcare preference, with more and more people seeking holistic and integrative treatments. A strong foundation for this trend is the country’s deep rooted traditions in Ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy and many citizens are looking for treatments that are in line with the ancient healing practices. The government is also actively promoting other alternative medicine systems under the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy), which has accelerated growth.
This demand has come on the back of the rising prevalence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and mental health challenges that require non-invasive, preventive treatments. Alternative medicine institutions seek to address diseases as well as promote well-being and preventive practices and attract a population concerned with health. More importantly, given rising worldwide interest in wellness tourism, India has emerged as a center for alternative therapies, luring patients from all over the world. To this, institutions are reacting by offering modern infrastructure, rigorous certification programs, and cutting edge research.
Alternative medicine is becoming a cost effective option in the face of rising healthcare costs to many patients. Increasingly a blend of traditional and modern practices is being offered by such institutes which specialize in therapies like acupuncture, Ayurveda and naturopathy that make it attractive for people who are looking at complementary treatment to conventional allopathy. As a whole, the increasing prevalence of Alternative Medicine Institutes in India signals a changing paradigm of the health and wellness industry, one which seamlessly meshes tradition with invention and is marked by the growing call for tailored care.
This issue of Higher Education Review talks about some of the professionally managed colleges in the country, which has been nurtured with best technical and professional infrastructure and assistance from efficient and skilled faculties ensuring delivery of quality higher education and research. This issue spotlights a list of ‘Top 10 Most Promising Alternative Medicine Institutes In India - 2024’, the list has been crafted by a team of Industry veterans, CEOs, VCs and the Higher Education Review editorial team.
Top 10 Most Promising Alternative Medicine Institutes In India – 2024
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A.M. Shaikh Homoeopathic Medical College
Belgaum
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Dr. Rosario Pascoal Dsouza, Principal | Offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in homeopathic medicine, also engages in research and community outreach, fostering a holistic approach to health and wellness in alignment with homeopathic philosophy |
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DKMM Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital
Aurangabad
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Dr. Mohd. Furqan Aamer, Dean | The institute emphasizes practical training and has operational outpatient and inpatient departments, offering programs in materia medica, organon, pharmacy, pathology, surgery, and more |
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Jamia Hamdard University
New Delhi
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Professor Dr. Mohammad Afshar Alam, Vice-Chancellor | The institution of higher learning with distinct and focused academic programmes, offers postgraduate and doctoral programmes in several disciplines such as IT, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and so on |
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JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital
Ranga Reddy
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Dr. Pavuluri Chaudary, Founder, Dr. J. Rameshwar Rao, Chairman | The organization excels in holistic healthcare education, offering advanced clinical training, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a distinguished faculty for aspiring homeopathic professionals |
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Kerala University Of Health Sciences
Thrissur
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Prof. Dr. Mohanan Kunnummal, Vice Chancellor | Dedicated to the promotion of effective and organized education, instruction, training, and research in contemporary medicine, homeopathy, and Indian medical systems, encompassing ayurveda, naturopathy and other related disciplines |
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Nalasopara Ayuvedic Medical College and Hospital
Thane
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Dr. Omprakash Narsingh Dube, Director | The institute provides an extensive array of programs within the field of Medicine and Health Sciences, focusing on MBBS, BDS, and BSc (Nursing) courses |
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National Institute of Siddha
Chennai
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Prof. Dr. R. Meenakumari, Director | The institution aims to provide the best possible post graduate education in Siddha, by putting together a team of distinguished faculty members and building a quality resource base |
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OPJS University
Churu
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Dr. Nirvikar Katiyar, President | The university provides a diverse array of academic programs, encompassing fields such as pharmacy, mass communication, law, hotel management, homeopathy, naturopathy, yoga, commerce, architecture, and numerous others |
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R. A. Podar Medical College (Ayu) & M. A. Podar Hospital
Mumbai
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Dr. Sampada S. Sant, Dean | The college is renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to traditional healing, offering a comprehensive curriculum, modern facilities, and numerous research and professional growth opportunities |
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Sri Sairam Homoeopathy Medical College & Research Center
Chennai
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Dr. P. Cheramannan, Principal | The institution offers internationally recognized education and fosters a spirit of service among students, specializing in homoeopathy medicine and Surgery (BHMS) program |