Homoeopathy sector will support 'Healthy India' drive: Naik

Union Minister of State Shripad Naik today said Homoeopathy sector will contribute in fulfilling ambitious 'Healthy India' mission.
"Homoeopathy sector will give its able support to fulfil prime minister Narendra Modi's mission of 'Clean India and Healthy India'. Today, 85 countries across the world provide homoeopathic treatment and India is leading them," said Naik, who holds independent charge of department of 'AYUSH' (Ayurveda,Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy).
Delivering his valedictory address at the 19th edition of the 'All India Homoeopathic Conference' here, the minister said there are 191 Homoeopathic colleges in the country that are able to provide education to students across the world.

"There are exemplary facilities in health sector in our country. The Union government is also committed to give modern healthcare facilities to those coming from the lower strata of society," Naik said.
Gujarat Chief Minister Anandi Patel said, "Homoeopathic treatment is on par with Ayurvedic medicines.