Launched in 2012 in Kannur district as "Ammayum Kunjum" and rebranded as Janani, this pioneering initiative by the Homoeopathy Department has revolutionized infertility treatment. Within a year, its success led to the establishment of centres in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode, followed by district-level centres across Kerala. To date, Janani has brought the joy of parenthood to over a thousand chiladless couples, transforming lives and fulfilling dreams.

Despite advancements in infertility treatments like IVF and ICSI, many couples face prohibitive costs and uncertain outcomes, often leading to despair. Homoeopathy, with its safe, economical, and side-effect-free approach, has emerged as a viable alternative. The success of Janani attests to this, effectively addressing conditions such as PCOD, endometriosis, fibroids, oligospermia, and sperm motility issues through medication alone.

The initiative has gained immense popularity for its holistic, non-invasive treatment model. Numerous couples, previously unsuccessful even after years of expensive procedures, have found success through Janani. It is not merely a treatment centre but a sanctuary of hope and healing.

In essence, Janani reflects the Homoeopathy Department’s commitment to making parenthood accessible to all, embodying care, affordability, and effectiveness in its pursuit of every couple’s cherished dream of a child.

Seetalayam is the first ever gender based health project launched by Homoeopathy Department. This project has been intended to empower women's mental, physical and social health. In the present domestic and social environment, many women are facing physical and mental abuse. The project has been functioning in all districts since 2016 to 17 with the HR support as recurring resistance from National Ayush Mission, Kerala. A comprehensive Homoeopathic approach along with counselling and legal support are the main components of this project. The project has proved the strength of Homoeopathy integrated with psychological support through counselling for managing physical, mental and emotional issues of women and children those who are suffering from domestic violence and gender based discrimination

DRISHTI - Prevent the preventable blindness is an amalgamation of PRISM and MIZHI Projects for comprehensive eye care for all the age group. This project aims to converge different projects of ISM and NAM concerned with nethra chikitsa and to improve the proper functioning of ISM nethra units by doing outreach programs like school health programs (as previously done in Mizhi), early detection of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma etc. in a comprehensive manner.

Population studies in our nation reveals that a considerable fraction among the public is reluctant to do surgical procedures due to various reasons like fear, cost and complications of surgery. Ayurveda offers an alternative method in this sector. Conservative management could be provided for cataract affected subjects in an early immature stage. Early intervention helps in preventing the cataract from being transformed into a mature state. This project under NAM successfully manages such complaints.

In the heart of Alappuzha, where water bodies weave through the district’s unique landscape, Arogyanouka—the Ayurveda floating dispensary—has become a beacon of healthcare. A flexipool initiative under the National AYUSH Mission, this project caters to residents of Kuttanad and surrounding areas, where limited road access makes healthcare a challenge.

The Vision Behind Arogyanouka

Launched in January 2019, Arogyanouka was born out of the need to serve communities living in Alappuzha’s wetland villages, often isolated by canals and backwaters. The floating dispensary operates on a rented motorboat, traveling to 30 remote locations across four Gramapanchayats and Alappuzha municipality. With primary screening and Ayurveda-based treatments, it addresses a range of health concerns, from infectious diseases and lifestyle disorders to geriatric and occupational ailments.

A Mobile Solution

Arogyanouka’s medical team includes a medical officer and a multipurpose worker. The dispensary operates Monday through Saturday, ensuring fortnightly follow-ups at all designated locations. Its onboard pharmacy provides free medicines, ensuring uninterrupted care for ailments like osteoarthritis, respiratory infections, acid peptic diseases, parasitic infestations, and more.

Community Impact

The initiative has transformed healthcare access for Alappuzha’s underserved populations. By delivering consultations directly to remote boat jetties like Kuppappuram, Venattukadu, and Pullengidi, it has enhanced health outcomes for thousands. Notably, locations such as Aaru Pangu Kayal and Kuppappuram Post Office were added in July 2023 to expand its reach.

A Model for Innovation

Arogyanouka exemplifies how traditional medicine can adapt to geographical challenges. By integrating Ayurveda into a floating dispensary, it not only addresses immediate health needs but also fosters long-term well-being in a region where health equity was once a distant dream.

There are Sadgamaya Kendras associated with all District Homoeopathic Hospitals in 14 districts, overseen by the Department of Homoeopathy Govt. of Kerala. 
These centers are dedicated to identifying and assisting children with ADHD and other learning disabilities, providing them with solutions and support

Ayurveda offers a wealth of knowledge encompassing descriptions of single herbal drugs and formulations that can play a valuable role in addressing the condition. Furthermore, the Ayurvedic system provides interventions through dietary adjustments and lifestyle modifications, offering additional avenues for managing anemia. Proper identification and treatment of each case is important to deal with the issue. Ayurveda offers a multitude of solutions to address the issue of anemia through advocating proper diet and nutrition, inclusion of traditional recipes, complementing with easily digestible medicines etc.

Snehadhara is an exclusive Ayurvedic palliative care center aimed at providing solace and improving the quality of life for bedridden patients. The center comprises a dedicated team of medical and social workers who work together to provide patient care through Ayurvedic interventions, in conjunction with modern medications, as needed. Palliative care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms- pain, physical stress and mental stress of the terminal diagnosis. Palliative care addresses suffering that arises from mental diseases, incurable cancer, AIDS, neurological conditions, pulmonary disorders, cardiovascular diseases, peripheral vascular ailments, renal diseases, and the challenges associated with old age. The objectives of Snehadhara include enhancing the physical and mental well-being of patients, offering care and support to caregivers, and providing terminal care. The center caters to individuals with various illnesses such as paraplegia, diabetic neuropathy, non-healing ulcers, neurological diseases, age-related debilities, and children with developmental disorders. Palliative care in Ayurveda focuses on alleviating symptoms, including pain, physical stress, and mental distress, in terminal cases. It also extends its support to individuals suffering from mental illnesses, incurable cancers, AIDS, neurological, pulmonary, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, renal diseases, and old age-related ailments. The people has widely accepted Ayurvedic palliative care as a valuable approach to address suffering and enhance well-being.

Sports Ayurveda is an emerging field that combines the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern sports medicine practices. It focuses on enhancing the performance, endurance, and overall well-being of athletes and sports personnel. Sports Ayurveda employs a holistic approach that encompasses personalized diet and nutrition, specific medicines, specialized massage techniques, event-based Panchakarma therapies, and targeted rehabilitation strategies to prevent injuries, manage sports-related conditions, and optimize athletic performance. By integrating the principles of Ayurveda into sports medicine, Sports Ayurveda offers a natural and comprehensive approach to support athletes in achieving their peak performance while promoting their overall health and longevity. Kerala has a long tradition of application of native medical systems to arts and sports personnel. The potential of Ayurveda in the field of sports medicine had been lying unexplored for a long time.