Chapter: 2.5 Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH)

Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH)

The Central Council of Homoeopathy is constituted by the Central Government under section 3(1) of the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 of parliament.

Function and Objectives of the Council

The main function of the Central Council of Homoeopathy is to evolve uniform standards of education in Homoeopathy and the registration of practitioners of Homoeopathy. The registration of practitioners on the Central Register of Homoeopathy will ensure that medicine is not practiced by those who are not qualified in this system and those who practice, observe a code of ethics in the profession.

The Council prescribes and recognizes all homeopathic medicine qualifications. Any university or medical institutions that desires to grant a medical qualification in homeopathy is required to apply to the Council. The Council is responsible for constitution and maintenance of a Central Register of Homoeopathy and for matters connected therewith. All universities and Board of medical institutions in India are required to furnish all information regarding courses of study and examination. The Council is empowered to appoint inspectors at examinations and visitors to examine facilities.