Mukesh Batra


Dr Mukesh Batra is the founder of Dr Batra’s group of companies, a chain of homeopathy clinics in 6 countries and an FMCG brand. He is a first generation entrepreneur, the author of books on homeopathy, and writer of health columns in publications such as The Times of India. He was awarded the Padma Shri award for homeopathic medicine in 2012.Dr. Mukesh Batra is widely known for using modern technology to bring standardization to homeopathic healthcare solutions. He is regarded as the pioneer of modern homeopathy in India.He started the World’s first branded and computerized homeopathy clinic in 1982. He also introduced the blister-packaging of homeopathic medicines.
Dr Batra’s was mentioned in the Limca Book of Records for becoming the first-ever cyber clinic to offer online consultation to over 4.5 lakh patients every year.Dr. Mukesh Batra studied at the Campion School in Mumbai and later at Jai Hind College.At the age of 60, he enrolled at Harvard University for a management course in best practices in healthcareHe established the Dr Batra’s™ Positive Health Foundation in 2001 that benefits the community at large

Early Life & Education

Both of Dr. Mukesh Batra’s parents were doctors. His mother was an allopath and his father was a homeopath. Dr. Mukesh Batra was born in Lucknow. He lived in Agra before moving to Mumbai later. He went on to earn his homeopathy degree from the Bombay Homeopathic Medical College in 1972.

Career

Dr Mukesh has played an instrumental role in spreading homeopathy in places like Mauritius, Muscat and London. In Mauritius, he worked at legislating for the system of homeopathy and Dr Batra’s clinic is the first and one of the recognized homeopathic clinics in the country. In the Middle East, he introduced homeopathy in countries that prohibit use of alcohol-based medicines on religious grounds.
In 2018, Batra spoke about a new line of treatment called ‘Geno Homeopathy’ which is a combination of genetics and homeopathy.
Hundreds of clinics are opened in India. Batra's Homeopathic Clinic is present at the Dubai Healthcare City in Dubai followed by another clinic in Jumeirah Lake Towers. Other than Dubai, the clinics are available in Abu Dhabi, London, Dhaka.

Philanthropy

Batra's company sponsors the annual Dr Batra's Positive Health Awards to honor people who fight against disease and disability and he donates the proceeds of his annual photography exhibit for charitable causes. Batra has over 160 free clinics across India for homeopathy and provides free treatment to their partnered NGO's - Victoria Memorial School for the Blind, Shepherd Widows Home, Mercy Old Age Home, Sandhya Home for the Aged, Little Sisters of Poor, Ek Prayaas and Kartar Aasra Home through its CSR initiative called Dr Batra's Foundation.

Awards and Recognition