Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Unrecognised BEMS Degrees Still Issued in Bhopal Despite Government Ban
In Bhopal, a council is still giving out degrees in Electrohomeopathy, even though the government says these degrees are not real and people with them can't be doctors.
The council says it has been around for a long time and has registered many practitioners.
A local lawmaker is asking the government to do something about it, but so far, nothing has changed.
The government says Electrohomeopathy is not a real type of medicine, but the council keeps operating and giving out degrees.
The Council of Electro Homeopathic System of Medicine in Bhopal continues to issue BEMS degrees despite government clarifications that they are not recognised.
The government states that BEMS degree holders cannot practice medicine or use the title 'Dr.'
The council claims to have registered 20,000 to 25,000 practitioners since 1982.
MLA Sanjay Uikey raised the issue in the Assembly, alleging unauthorised functioning of the council and misuse of BEMS qualifications.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has clarified that Electrohomeopathy is not a recognised system of medicine.
- Who
- Council of Electro Homeopathic System of Medicine, Government of Madhya Pradesh, MLA Sanjay Uikey
- What
- Issuance of unrecognised BEMS degrees despite government ban
- When
- Ongoing, with recent attention during the Assembly session
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The council continues to issue degrees despite lack of recognition, leading to concerns about unauthorised medical practice.
Government and Health Authorities
Council of Electro Homeopathic System of Medicine
Recognition of BEMS Degrees
Government and Health Authorities
The government and health authorities state that BEMS degrees are not recognised and have no legal status.
Council of Electro Homeopathic System of Medicine
The Council of Electro Homeopathic System of Medicine claims to have been functioning since 1982 and continues to issue BEMS degrees.
Practice of Medicine
Government and Health Authorities
The government clarifies that BEMS degree holders cannot practice medicine or use the prefix 'Dr.'
Council of Electro Homeopathic System of Medicine
The council registers practitioners and allows them to use the BEMS qualification to run clinics.
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Council Name
- Council of Electro Homeopathic System of Medicine
- Degree Issued
- Bachelor of Electro Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BEMS)
- Government Stance
- Electrohomeopathy is not a recognised system of medicine
- Number of Practitioners
- 20,000 to 25,000
- MLA Involved
- Sanjay Uikey (Baihar MLA)
- Inspection Date
- January 8