Shri R. P. Sharma serves as Assistant Director (Finance) at the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. He is responsible for financial planning, budget control, and audit oversight across all CCRH institutes and research centres. With extensive experience in public finance and government accounting, he ensures efficient fund management, policy compliance, and transparent reporting — supporting the Council’s mission to advance Homoeopathy research through sound fiscal governance.
Head (Drug Standardization & Quality Control), CCRH
2018 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2018
👔 Designation: Head, Drug Standardization & Quality Control Division
🏛️ Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH)
(Autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India)
🧾 Departments / Functions under charge:
Drug Standardization Division –
Leads national laboratories engaged in drug standardization, pharmacognosy, and analytical validation.
Supervises research on raw materials, mother tinctures, and formulations.
Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reference standards for Homoeopathic drugs.
Publishes official Drug Monographs and contributes data to the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI).
Quality Control & Assurance –
Ensures compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and ISO quality standards.
Oversees analytical testing for identity, strength, and stability of Homoeopathic medicines.
Implements internal audit mechanisms to maintain quality across all CCRH labs.
Collaborates with IMPCL, PCIM&H, and industry partners for cross-validation of results.
Research & Development (R&D) –
Guides formulation and pre-clinical studies for new Homoeopathic preparations.
Leads innovation projects for developing scientifically validated Homoeopathic drug profiles.
Supports digitalization of lab data and establishment of an AYUSH Drug Testing Repository.
🌿 Key Responsibilities:
Supervising laboratory operations and quality research activities nationwide.
Strengthening India’s Homoeopathic drug testing infrastructure and data credibility.
Promoting scientific rigor, innovation, and international quality benchmarks.
Senior Scientist & Technical Coordinator
2010 – 2018 |
🏛️ Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH)
👔 Role: Senior Research Officer / Assistant Director (Drug Standardization)
🧩 Key Contributions:
Supervised multi-centric laboratory studies on Homoeopathic drug formulations.
Collaborated with the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) for monograph development.
Introduced advanced analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis Spectrophotometers) in CCRH laboratories.
🌱 Standardized methodologies for drug identification and purity testing in accordance with pharmacopoeial standards.
Research & Laboratory Science Foundation
1998 – 2010 |
🧪 Began his career as a Research Officer (Chemistry/Pharmacy) at CCRH laboratories.
🧾 Conducted extensive analytical and pharmacognostic studies on Homoeopathic drugs, raw materials, and mother tinctures.
🌿 Specialized in developing laboratory protocols for identity, purity, and potency evaluation of drugs.
📚 Published papers in peer-reviewed journals on standardization, physicochemical testing, and phytochemical analysis of Homoeopathic medicines.
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: West Bengal, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) – Calcutta University
Doctor of Medicine (M.D. – Homoeopathy, Pharmacy) – Dr. B.R. Sur Homoeopathic Medical College, New Delhi
Advanced Diploma in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Analytical Chemistry
🏛️ A scientific researcher and administrator specializing in drug standardization, formulation development, and quality control in Homoeopathy, Dr. Bhattacharya has played a pivotal role in ensuring the purity, safety, and reliability of Homoeopathic medicines produced and tested under CCRH.