Kishore M Paknikar

It is a reminder that our understanding of nature depends on the questions we ask and the tools we have to answer them. As those tools become more powerful, science often finds itself revisiting ideas once thought to be settled. That may be exactly where the homeopathy debate stands today. Few medical subjects provoke stronger opinions than homeopathy. For its supporters, it has helped millions of patients over two centuries.

In today’s world, scientific capability is closely linked with economic competitiveness, technological sovereignty, public health, sustainability, national security, and long-term resilience. India’s future will depend not only on what it manufactures but also on what it discovers. Research and innovation remain outside the active imagination of large sections of industry, philanthropy, CSR ecosystems, and society at large. This gap deserves more attention.