Eternal Flame of Homeopathy Award to Dr PK Shukla | 18 Aug 2025
Why in News?
Senior homeopathic physician Dr PK Shukla from Lucknow was awarded the Eternal Flame of Homeopathy Award for his outstanding contributions to homeopathy.
- The award was presented by cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar at the 4th All India Homeopathy Research Summit 2025, held on 16th August 2025 at JW Marriott, Goa, and organised by Burnet Homeopathy Private Limited.
Homeopathy
- Homeopathy is a medical system that stimulates the body’s natural healing ability, using highly diluted substances to enhance effects and reduce side effects.
- Introduced in India in the 18th century, World Homeopathy Day is observed every 10th April to honor its founder, Dr. Hahnemann.
Note: Crosspathy is the practice where healthcare professionals provide treatments or prescribe medicines beyond their recognized expertise, such as AYUSH practitioners (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) performing procedures or prescribing drugs usually reserved for allopathic (modern) medicine.
