Dr. Raj K. Manchanda serves as Deputy Director General (DDG) at the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. He supports the Director General in administration, planning, and coordination of all CCRH research institutes across India. A former Director General of CCRH and a leading Homoeopathy researcher, Dr. Manchanda is known for his visionary leadership, policy expertise, and dedication to evidence-based Homoeopathy, contributing significantly to the modernization and integration of this system within India’s public health framework.
Deputy Director General (DDG), CCRH Headquarters
2021 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2021
👔 Designation: Deputy Director General (Administration, Planning & Coordination)
🏛️ Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH
🧾 Departments / Functions under charge:
Administration & Institutional Management –
Supports the Director General in planning, staffing, and governance of over 30 CCRH institutes nationwide.
Ensures smooth coordination between field units, regional research centers, and headquarters divisions.
Oversees HR, finance, and compliance matters to maintain operational efficiency.
Research Planning & Program Coordination –
Supervises annual research plans, monitoring, and evaluation across all ongoing projects.
Coordinates with national and international partners to align research with AYUSH and public health priorities.
Ensures implementation of clinical, drug, and fundamental research protocols with uniform quality standards.
Public Health Integration & Capacity Building –
Facilitates inclusion of Homoeopathy in public health programs under the National AYUSH Mission.
Promotes training and skill-development programs for researchers and practitioners.
Oversees dissemination of research outcomes and public awareness initiatives.
🌿 Key Focus Areas:
Strategic planning, institutional coordination, and policy integration.
Strengthening administrative frameworks for Homoeopathy research governance.
Enhancing inter-institutional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Director General, CCRH
2013 – 2021 |
📅 Appointed: 2013
🏛️ Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH
🧾 Major Achievements:
Led CCRH’s national network of research institutes and laboratories.
Launched large-scale epidemiological and clinical research projects in NCDs, infectious diseases, and women’s health.
Established drug standardization laboratories and pharmacovigilance centers for Homoeopathy.
Championed the Homoeopathy for Healthy Child initiative and promoted global collaboration through WHO partnerships.
🌍 Under his leadership, CCRH became globally recognized for its contribution to Homoeopathy research and capacity building.
Advisor (Homoeopathy), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
2010 – 2013 |
👔 Government of India
🧩 Key Responsibilities:
Provided policy and technical advice for AYUSH and Homoeopathy development nationally.
Coordinated formulation of National Homoeopathy Research & Development Framework.
Represented India at WHO discussions on Traditional and Complementary Medicine.
🌿 Played a crucial role in linking Homoeopathy research with evidence-based healthcare systems.
Director, Directorate of AYUSH (Government of NCT of Delhi)
2005 – 2010 |
🏛️ Oversaw Delhi’s AYUSH institutions, dispensaries, and educational programs.
🧾 Introduced integrated public health programs combining AYUSH with mainstream healthcare.
📊 Supervised expansion of Homoeopathy facilities across Delhi under state health missions.
🏆 Credited with improving institutional infrastructure and quality assurance mechanisms in AYUSH healthcare.
Clinical & Academic Foundation
1990 – 2005 |
🩺 Began his professional journey as a Homoeopathic Medical Officer, later serving as Senior Medical Officer in the Delhi Government’s Homoeopathy Services.
📚 Contributed to community health programs and preventive care initiatives using Homoeopathy.
🌱 Developed a strong foundation in clinical research, healthcare delivery, and patient-centric program planning.
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: New Delhi, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) – Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, University of Delhi
Doctor of Medicine (M.D. – Homoeopathy) – Dr. M.P.K. Homoeopathic Medical College, Jaipur
Advanced Diploma in Health Systems Management & Clinical Research
🏛️ A clinician-administrator, researcher, and policy strategist with more than three decades of experience in the development and modernization of Homoeopathy at national and global levels.