Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Maharashtra Doctors Protest Homoeopaths' Practice Approval
Doctors in Maharashtra are upset because the government wants to let a different type of doctors, called homoeopaths, also give modern medicine after a short course.
The doctors wearing black ribbons and some plan a strike because they believe this could be dangerous for patients and lowers the standards of medical care.
They worry the other doctors don't have enough training.
They are concerned this may cause confusion and lower the trust in doctors.
Resident doctors protested the government's decision.
Protests included a black ribbon demonstration and a strike.
IMA announced a day-long strike on September 18.
Doctors oppose the registration of homoeopathic practitioners.
Concerns raised about training disparities and patient safety.
- Who
- Allopathic doctors, Resident doctors, and IMA
- What
- Protests against the government's decision
- When
- September 18
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- Against allowing homoeopaths with pharmacology certification to practice allopathy
Doctors' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Patient Safety
Doctors' Perspective
Doctors express concerns about patient safety due to inadequate training of homoeopaths in modern medicine.
Government's Perspective
Not Available
Professional Standards
Doctors' Perspective
The decision undermines the standards of modern allopathic medical practice.
Government's Perspective
Not Available
Training and Competency
Doctors' Perspective
The CCMP course does not provide the same level of training as an MBBS.
Government's Perspective
Not Available
- Protest Type
- Black ribbon protest, strike
- Protest Location
- Maharashtra medical colleges
- Key Participants
- Resident doctors, interns, IMA
- Issue
- Allowing homoeopaths to practice allopathy
- Actions
- Day-long strike on Sept 18
