Dr. A. K. Sharma serves as the Director of the Regional Research Institute (RRI) for Homoeopathy, Shimla, under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. He leads clinical research, drug validation, and community health programs across the Himalayan region. With expertise in chronic and altitude-related disorders, Dr. Sharma has been instrumental in extending Homoeopathy’s reach to remote areas, strengthening regional research capacity, and promoting integrative public health solutions through AYUSH systems.
Director, Regional Research Institute (RRI), Shimla
2018 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2018
👔 Designation: Director, Regional Research Institute (RRI)
🏛️ Affiliation: Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
🧾 Departments / Functions under charge:
Clinical Research & Public Health Integration –
Leads clinical trials and field studies on respiratory diseases, arthritis, and altitude-related disorders.
Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethical research guidelines.
Oversees data collection, analysis, and publication of evidence-based research findings.
Drug Research & Standardization –
Conducts drug proving (pathogenetic trials) and clinical verification for Homoeopathic medicines.
Collaborates with Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) for drug validation.
Focuses on indigenous Himalayan flora for potential therapeutic applications.
Community Health & Outreach –
Implements AYUSH wellness programs and health camps in rural and tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh.
Leads Homoeopathy initiatives for preventive care, women’s health, and geriatric wellness.
Engages with State AYUSH Directorate and local bodies under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM).
Promotes traditional medicine awareness and community participation in healthcare.
🌿 Key Responsibilities:
Managing all clinical, research, and administrative operations of RRI Shimla.
Advancing region-specific research on health issues unique to the Himalayan environment.
Strengthening public trust in AYUSH systems through evidence-based outreach.
Senior Research Officer, CCRH
🏛️ Central Council for Research in
2010 – 2018 | Homoeopathy (CCRH)
👔 Roles: Research Officer → Assistant Director (Clinical Research)
🧾 Key Contributions:
Supervised multi-centric clinical trials across North Indian research centers.
Coordinated drug proving and verification studies on plant-based and mineral remedies.
Organized community outreach and health awareness programs in remote villages.
🌿 Recognized for developing region-specific health models for the Himalayan population.
Clinical & Academic Foundation
2000 – 2010 |
🩺 Practiced as a Homoeopathic physician and faculty member in medical colleges in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
📚 Specialized in chronic diseases, respiratory disorders, and mountain-climate health conditions.
🌱 Published papers on lifestyle medicine and the role of Homoeopathy in cold-region ailments.
💬 Advocated community-level awareness and preventive healthcare in hill regions.
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: Himachal Pradesh, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) – Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Punjab
Doctor of Medicine (M.D. – Homoeopathy, Practice of Medicine) – Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health & Clinical Research – National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW), New Delhi
🏛️ A seasoned clinician, researcher, and administrator, Dr. Sharma has devoted over two decades to developing Homoeopathy research and public health outreach in mountainous and rural communities across Northern India.