In a landmark move, Dr. Neha Pawar has become the first homeopathy practitioner in India to receive conditional registration for modern medicine practice in Maharashtra. The decision has sparked massive protests and strikes across the state.

Key Takeaways

  • Dr. Neha Pawar became the first CCMP-qualified homeopathy doctor to receive conditional registration from the MMC.
  • The registration follows years of protests and hunger strikes by homeopathy practitioners.
  • Allopathic doctors have responded with a massive strike, shutting down OPDs in major hospitals.

Around 9:30 PM on Tuesday, Dr. Neha Siddharth Pawar received a phone call that would change the course of medical history in India. She was informed that her name had come first—she was officially the first registered practitioner under the new framework allowing homeopathy graduates to prescribe modern medicines based on their Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP).

The registration, marked as Registration No. CCMP/00001/2026, was granted by the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC). This breakthrough comes after intense pressure from the Maharashtra State Homoeopathy Action Committee, which had occupied the council's office demanding recognition.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this development represents a significant shift in the regulatory landscape of Indian healthcare. While it promises a more integrated approach to patient care, it has also exposed deep-seated professional tensions between allopathic and homeopathic practitioners.

"Our struggle has always been about recognition and self-respect, not against another profession." — Dr. Neha Pawar

However, the victory was short-lived in terms of immediate widespread implementation. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has strongly objected, arguing that dual registration with two statutory councils is unprecedented in India. Consequently, the government has frozen further registrations pending a decision from the Bombay High Court.

The fallout has been immediate and severe. Approximately 40,000 resident doctors and interns have joined an indefinite strike, causing chaos in Mumbai's medical hubs like Nair Hospital and JJ Hospital. Thousands of outpatient consultations have been disrupted as the medical community remains deeply divided.

Historical Background

For over a decade, homeopathy graduates in Maharashtra have campaigned for the right to practice modern pharmacology. The struggle reached a boiling point in July 2026, with doctors conducting hunger strikes and surrounding government offices to demand the right to practice integrated medicine.

Did You Know?: The current legal battle hinges on Writ Petition No. 7846 of 2014, which is still pending before the Bombay High Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the CCMP course?
The Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology is a specialized program designed to enable BHMS graduates to prescribe modern medicines safely.

2. Why are doctors on strike?
Allopathic doctors are protesting against the registration of homeopathy doctors with the MMC, claiming it violates existing statutory regulations.