Boosting infrastructure as NIH enters its 51st year; a milestone towards academic excellence and student welfare

Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush & Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, officially inaugurated a new 400‑seat undergraduate boys’ hostel at the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata, as the institute celebrates its Golden Jubilee
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Celebrating Golden Jubilee and Center of Excellence Vision
In his keynote address, Shri Jadhav remarked, “Completing 50 years is not just a milestone; it is a celebration of service, dedication, and continuous excellence.” He further highlighted NIH’s transformation into a Centre of Excellence, underscoring the new hostel’s role in meeting the expanding demands of academic, residential, and research facilities

Infrastructure Boost & Student Welfare
The construction of the hostel aligns with NIH’s broader mission to strengthen its residential capacity and accommodate growing student enrollment. Shri Jadhav urged timely completion of all continuing infrastructure initiatives and suggested establishing a dedicated alumni lounge, encouraging former students to contribute to institutional growth through mentorship and expertise .

Support from Central Leaders & Inclusive Vision
Also present at the event were Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, MoS for Education and DoNER, and Shri Jyotirmay Singh Mahato, MP from Purulia, West Bengal. Dr. Majumdar praised NIH as “a symbol of India’s rich tradition of knowledge and excellence in healthcare,” emphasizing that its diverse student body embodies the vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat

Shri Mahato lauded NIH for catering to patients from across multiple states and for its role in delivering accessible homeopathic care

NIH’s Ongoing Legacy of Care and Education
The Director of NIH highlighted that the institute currently attends to around 3,000 patients daily, with the new hostel marking “a long‑cherished dream come true.” He expressed confidence that NIH will continue evolving as a Centre of Excellence, strengthening both its research and medical services

A Step Forward in Holistic Healthcare Education
The inauguration of the hostel represents a major advancement in NIH’s commitment to:

Enhancing residential infrastructure to support undergraduate growth

Fostering a vibrant academic community and encouraging multi-disciplinary research

Reinforcing NIH’s role in providing affordable, accessible homeopathic healthcare

This initiative reinforces the institute’s dedication to integrating student welfare with holistic education and medical innovation.