Research promoted in the Ancient Science! All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and IIT (Indian Institute of Technology)-Delhi have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
enhance research in the field of Ayurveda.
- The MoU was signed on sidelines of two-day conference on ‘Raising towards Excellence’ held at New Delhi.
Details about the MoU:
- As of part of the MoU, AIIA will invite technological experts from IIT Delhi for research in ancient Indian medicine.
- IIT Delhi does not have a medical facility and has lined up 10 projects in Ayurveda research.
- It was the idea of Ministry of AYUSH to utilize technological expertise of IIT Delhi for further research in ancient Indian medicine.
- It is also planning to invite professionals and representatives from IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) to develop leadership skills that are necessary for gaining global recognition.
About All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA):
- Delhi based AIIA is apex institute for Ayurveda in the country under Ministry of AYUSH.
- It aims at bringing a synergy between traditional wisdom of Ayurveda and modern tools and technology.
- It offers postgraduate and doctoral courses in various disciplines of Ayurveda and focuses on fundamental research of Ayurveda, drug development, quality control, standardization, safety evaluation and scientific validation of Ayurvedic medicine.
- It also has a 200 bed referral hospital for facilitating clinical research.
