National Commission for Homoeopathy Issues Clarification Regarding Cross-Practice

The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) has issued a public notice dated 14 August 2026, clarifying its position regarding the practice of other systems of medicine by Homoeopathic practitioners. The clarification refers specifically to the provisions contained in the National Commission for Homoeopathy (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Code of Ethics for Practitioners of Homoeopathy) Regulations, 2022.

Regulation 36(y) on Practice of Other Systems of Medicine

According to Regulation 36(y) of the 2022 Regulations, practising any system of medicine other than Homoeopathy constitutes professional or ethical misconduct.

However, the Regulation contains an important proviso. It states that the prohibition does not prevent or restrict a Homoeopathic medical practitioner from practising under a National Health Programme or other programmes run by the Central or State Government, provided that the practitioner has undergone the training or course recognised or prescribed by the competent authority.

Government Health Programmes

The NCH has specifically highlighted this proviso to Regulation 36(y). Therefore, the restriction on cross-practice should not be interpreted as preventing Homoeopathic medical practitioners from participating in government health programmes when they have completed the training or course required by the competent authority.

The clarification is particularly relevant to Homoeopathic practitioners who are involved in various public-health initiatives and government programmes.

Role of Homoeopathic Graduates in Government Health Facilities

The NCH has also referred to Sub-regulation (7) of Regulation 14 of the National Commission for Homoeopathy (Homoeopathy Graduate Degree Course – Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery) Regulations, 2022.

The provision recognises the role of Homoeopathic medical graduates in Government health facilities and National Health Programmes. It also envisages clinical training in Government hospitals and health institutions and provides for students to participate actively in different National Health Programmes implemented by the State Government.

What the Clarification Means

The public notice appears intended to ensure that Regulation 36(y), including its proviso, is understood and reported in its correct perspective.

In simple terms, the NCH maintains the restriction against practising another system of medicine as an independent professional practice, while recognising that Homoeopathic practitioners may participate in National Health Programmes and other Central or State Government programmes where the prescribed or recognised training has been completed.

Therefore, the clarification should be read in the context of the specific provisions of the 2022 Regulations rather than as a general permission for cross-practice.

Key Points

• NCH has issued a clarification regarding cross-practice by Homoeopathic practitioners.
• Regulation 36(y) treats practising another system of medicine as professional or ethical misconduct.
• An exception exists for practice under National Health Programmes and other Central or State Government programmes.
• The practitioner must undergo the training or course recognised or prescribed by the competent authority.
• Regulation 14(7) recognises the role of Homoeopathic graduates in Government health facilities and National Health Programmes.
• The clarification is intended to ensure that the relevant provisions are understood and reported in their correct perspective.

Source: National Commission for Homoeopathy, Public Notice – Clarification Regarding Cross-Practice, dated 14 August 2026.

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