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{{Infobox person
|name = Dr Mukesh Batra
|image = Mukesh_batra.jpg
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1951|7|1}}
|birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Bombay State]], [[India]]
|occupation = [[Homeopathy]] practitioner
|website = http://www.drbatras.com/, http://www.drbatras.ae/
}}
'''Dr Mukesh Batra''' (born July 1, 1951 in [[Lucknow]], [[India]]) is the founder of Dr Batra's group of companies, a chain of homeopathy clinics in 6 countries and an FMCG brand.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-sector-others/dr-mukesh-batra-founder-cmd-dr-batras-positive-health-clinic-pvt-ltd-113111401291_1.html|title=Dr. Mukesh Batra, Founder & CMD, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Ahmad|first=Samreen|date=2018-07-25|title=Dr Batra's looks to take 'clinic in clinic' model to more countries|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/dr-batra-s-looks-to-take-clinic-in-clinic-model-to-more-countries-118072501066_1.html|access-date=2020-06-28}}</ref> 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]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/pune-times/Dr-Mukesh-Batra-wins-Salute-Mumbai-Award/articleshow/10502513.cms|title=Dr Mukesh Batra wins Salute Mumbai Award}}</ref> He was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] award for homeopathic medicine in 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/dr-batra-s-launches-its-10th-international-clinic-in-abu-dhabi-119042400958_1.html|title=Dr Batra's Launches its 10th International Clinic in Abu Dhabi|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2019-04-24|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2020-01-27}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/66/15870/dr-mukesh-batra-felicitated-for-his-outstanding-service-in-the-field-of-homeopathy.html|title=Dr. Mukesh Batra felicitated for his outstanding service in the field of homeopathy|website=www.biospectrumindia.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beta.indiainfoline.com/article/news-sector-others/dr-mukesh-batra-founder-cmd-dr-batras-positive-health-clinic-pvt-ltd-113111401291_1.html|title=Dr. Mukesh Batra, Founder & CMD, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd|website=beta.indiainfoline.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-27}}</ref> He started the World's first branded and computerized homeopathy clinic in 1982. He also introduced the blister-packaging of homeopathic medicines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.medicircle.in/dr-mukesh-batra-felicitated-for-his-contribution-in-the-field-of-homeopathy|title=Dr Mukesh Batra felicitated for his Contribution in the Field of Homeopathy|website=MediCircle|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewhiteswanawards.in/dr-batra.php|title=The White Swan|website=thewhiteswanawards.in|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>

Dr Batra's was mentioned in the Limca Book of Records (Editions 2004 and 2005) for becoming the first-ever cyber clinic to offer online consultation to over 4.5 lakh patients every year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ragalahari.com/localevents/5908/mukesh-batra-charity-photo-exhibition.aspx|title=Dr. Mukesh Batra's Charity Photo Exhibition at Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad - Exclusive Photo Coverage|website=www.ragalahari.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> Dr. Mukesh Batra studied at the Campion School in Mumbai and later at Jai Hind College.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ceolifestylemagazine.com/beta/healing-hands-2|title=CEO Lifestyle|website=ceolifestylemagazine.com|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> 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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/features-2/-1619207.html|title='I enrolled at Harvard at the age of 60'|website=Moneycontrol|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/choosing-homeopathy-in-1973-was-a-tough-career-decision-says-dr-mukesh-batra/articleshow/53000346.cms?from=mdr|title=Choosing homeopathy in 1973 was a tough career decision, says Dr Mukesh Batra|date=2016-07-01|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>

== Early life and 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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=nazerry|title=Dr Mukesh Batra|url=https://enterpriseasia.org/apea/india/awards/in-2016/dr-mukesh-batra/|access-date=2020-07-06|website=Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards|language=en-US}}</ref> He lived in Agra before moving to Mumbai later.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CEO Lifestyle|url=http://ceolifestylemagazine.com/beta/healing-hands-2|access-date=2020-07-06|website=ceolifestylemagazine.com}}</ref> He went on to earn his homeopathy degree from the Bombay Homeopathic Medical College (Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Homeopathic Medical College) in 1972.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dr Batras Customer Care Number, Reviews of Dr Batras Customer Care Number, Complaints of Dr Batras Customer Care Number|url=https://www.grotal.com/Blog/Dr-Batras-Customer-Care-Number-B@yy@|access-date=2020-01-27|website=Grotal|language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==
Dr. Mukesh Batra started his career in 1974 at a charitable homeopathy clinic in Malabar Hill.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Uppercrust India|title=A MAN OF MANY TALENTS Direct Link - uppercrustindia|url=http://www.uppercrustindia.com/posts/1257/A-Man-of-Many-Talents.html|access-date=2020-08-11|website=www.uppercrustindia.com}}</ref> Having made a tough career decision to join homeopathy, he struggled for the first 9 years at a salary of Rs. 150/- per month.

Dr. Batra later decided to initiate a private practice in a polyclinic that was near. After two years, Dr. Mukesh Batra started his own clinic- known as Positive Health clinic in the Chowpatty area in South Mumbai with a bank loan at an exorbitant 36% interest in 1982. He treated over 300 patients a day including heads of states, film stars, politicians, industrialists.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jul 4|first=Partha Sinha / TNN /|last2=2012|last3=Ist|first3=03:20|title=Clinical Success - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Clinical-Success/articleshow/14659500.cms|access-date=2020-08-11|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In 1996, he set up the first International clinic in Mauritius.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nagraj|first=Aarti|date=2016-11-26|title=How I got here: Dr Mukesh Batra, founder of Batra’s Homeopathic Clinic|url=https://gulfbusiness.com/got-dr-mukesh-batra-founder-batras-homeopathic-clinic/|access-date=2020-08-11|website=Gulf Business|language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gulftoday.ae/lifestyle/2019/10/30/dr-batras-have-launched-a-new-genetics-based-therapy-that-predicts-future-diseases|title=Dr Batra's have launched a new genetics-based therapy that predicts future diseases|website=www.gulftoday.ae|access-date=2020-02-09}}</ref> Dr Mukesh has played an instrumental role in spreading homeopathy in places like [[Mauritius]], [[Muscat]] and [[London]]. In 2018, Batra spoke about a new line of treatment called ‘Geno Homeopathy’ which is a combination of genetics and homeopathy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/for-the-first-time-in-the-world-we-are-using-homeopathy-for-genetics-dr-mukesh-batra/64657541|title=For the first time in the world, we are using homeopathy for genetics: Dr. Mukesh Batra - ET HealthWorld|last=www.ETHealthworld.com|website=ETHealthworld.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-26}}</ref>

Hundreds of clinics are opened in India. Batra's Homeopathic Clinic (FZ-LLC) 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gulfbusiness.com/got-dr-mukesh-batra-founder-batras-homeopathic-clinic/|title=How I got here: Dr Mukesh Batra, founder of Batra’s Homeopathic Clinic|date=2016-11-26|website=Gulf Business|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Dr-Mukesh-Batra-awarded-lifetime-achievement-award/articleshow/35680343.cms|title=Dr Mukesh Batra awarded lifetime achievement award}}</ref>

== 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/dr-batra-s-positive-health-awards-honours-the-indomitable-spirit-of-exemplary-citizens/story-bgCJnBMBT5PBRqHvin9tRI.html|title=Dr Batra’s Positive Health Awards honours the indomitable spirit of exemplary citizens|date=2018-12-17|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-02-09}}</ref> Batra has over 160 free clinics across India for homeopathy and provides free treatment to their partnered NGO's<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/dr-batras-to-open-50-homoeopathy-clinics-by-march/articleshow/40857295.cms|title=Dr Batra's to open 50 homoeopathy clinics by March|date=2014-08-24|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-02-09}}</ref> - Victoria Memorial School for the Blind, Shepherd Widows Home, Mercy Old Age Home, Sandhya Home for the Aged, Little Sisters of Poor (located in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai), ''Ek Prayaas'' and ''Kartar Aasra'' Home through its CSR initiative called Dr Batra's Foundation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/dr-batra-s-homeopathy-clinics-across-the-world-to-treat-10-000-patients-free-on-world-homeopathy-day-119040400350_1.html|title=Dr Batra's Homeopathy Clinics Across the World to Treat 10,000 Patients Free on 'World Homeopathy Day'|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2019-04-04|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2019-09-04}}</ref>

== Awards and recognition ==

* Person of the Year in healthcare at the World Today Business Conclave 2016<ref name=":1" />
* Lifetime Achievement Award for his service in homeopathy by World Medical Council (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Dr-Mukesh-Batra-awarded-lifetime-achievement-award/articleshow/35680343.cms|title=Dr Mukesh Batra awarded lifetime achievement award - Times of India|last=May 28|first=Saswati Mukherjee {{!}} TNN {{!}}|last2=2014|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20|last3=Ist|first3=17:50}}</ref>
* 1st Sheikh Zayed International Awards For TCAM 2020 ceremony<ref name=":0" />

== References ==
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{{Padma Shri Award Recipients in Medicine}}

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>BattyBot: Removed/fixed incorrect author parameter(s), performed general fixes