HBNYS
HIMADRI
College of Naturopathy and Yogic Science
Institutional Leadership

Meet Our Principal
Dr. Dinesh Kartha

BNYS, PGDBA, PGCHM (IIM Trichy), MOH (UAE), MSc Applied Psychology, MSW

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Principal & Chief Medical Superintendent
Dr. Dinesh Kartha
BNYS, PGDBA, PGCHM (IIM Trichy), MOH (UAE), MSc Applied Psychology, MSW
Academic & Professional Degrees
  • BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences)
  • PGDBA (Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration)
  • PGCHM (Executive PG Certificate in Healthcare Management - IIM Trichy)
  • MOH (Ministry of Health Licensed Physician, UAE)
  • MSc Applied Psychology
  • MSW (Master of Social Work)

A Quarter-Century of Clinical & Institutional Mastery

With over 25 years of pioneering leadership in Naturopathic Medicine, Clinical Yoga, and Integrative Healthcare Administration, Dr. Dinesh Kartha is one of India's most accomplished naturopathy physicians. Notably, he was among the very first Indian Naturopathy Doctors officially approved and licensed by the Ministry of Health (MOH), UAE, advancing traditional Indian natural healing onto the international stage.

“Natural medicine is not an alternative to modern science — it is the quintessential science of human physiology working in sublime harmony with Nature.”

Distinguished Career Highlights

More than 25 years of extensive clinical practice & institutional leadership in Naturopathy & Yoga
One of the first Indian Naturopathy Physicians approved & licensed by Ministry of Health (MOH), UAE
Conducted 150+ Cupping Therapy & Moxibustion Workshops for AYUSH doctors and healthcare professionals
Delivered 500+ Corporate Stress Management & Mind-Body Wellness Programs globally
14 years of international healthcare administration & clinical leadership experience in the Middle East
Graded Artist, All India Radio (AIR) — 30 years of artistic & cultural dedication

Institutional & Government Leadership

National Vice President — Indian Naturopathy and Yoga Graduates Medical Association (INYGMA)
President — Keraleeya Kshetra Kala Sangham
Former Consultant — Holistic Medicine Unit, Government Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum
Former Member, Interview Board — Ministry of Health (MOH), UAE
Former Member, Hospital Development Society — Government Chest Hospital, Thrissur
Recognitions of Merit

National & International Honors

2014

Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Samman

Conferred for outstanding global contributions to Indian traditional medicine and international healthcare promotion.

2015

Arogyaratna Award

Presented in recognition of distinguished service and innovation in holistic healthcare and naturopathic science.

2015

Middle East Talents Award

Awarded in Dubai for healthcare entrepreneurship and community wellness advocacy.

2020

E-Unnathi Guiding Light Award

Honored for mentorship and educational excellence during global health transitions.

2020

BC to AD Business Leadership Award

Recognized for institutional leadership in healthcare management and wellness systems.

2023

Best Naturopathy Doctor of the Year

National recognition for transformative clinical contributions and clinical training in AYUSH systems.

Professional Evolution

Career Timeline & International Milestones

1998–2005
Government Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum

Foundational Clinical Practice & Government Hospital Consultancy

Pioneered integrated holistic therapy protocols within tertiary government healthcare facilities.

2006–2019
Ministry of Health (MOH), United Arab Emirates

International Practice & Ministry of Health Licensing

Became one of the first approved Indian naturopathy physicians in the Gulf; served on government evaluation boards.

2015–2022
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Trichy & Corporate Wellness Networks

Executive Healthcare Leadership & IIM Trichy Certification

Conducted 500+ corporate stress resilience masterclasses and trained over 3,000 physicians in cupping and manipulative therapies.

2023–Present
Himadri College of Naturopathy and Yogic Science

Principal & Institutional Visionary

Spearheading the premier BNYS medical college of the Kalyana Karnataka region, bridging RGUHS academic rigor with hands-on hospital training.

Message to Aspiring Medicos

From the Principal's Desk

At Himadri College, we stand at the threshold of a revolutionary era in healthcare. As non-communicable diseases, lifestyle disorders, and chronic stress overwhelm conventional medical systems, the world is desperately searching for doctors who understand both modern clinical diagnosis and the profound restorative powers of Nature.

Our 5½-year BNYS program under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) is rigorously designed to prepare compassionate, scientifically grounded physicians. Through our attached Adi Jagannath Swasthya Hospital, students do not just memorize textbooks — they examine patients, administer clinical therapies, analyze biochemistry, and witness firsthand the human body healing itself.

We invite dedicated young minds to join us in Kalaburagi. Become not just a physician, but a true healer who restores harmony to human life.

Dr. Dinesh Kartha
Principal & Chief Medical Superintendent
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