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12/10/21 10:25 AM IST

India, Croatia collaborate for academic research in traditional medicine systems

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India has joined hands with Croatia to do research and development in the field of Indian traditional medicine systems and promote Ayurveda in Europe.

Details
  • The government of Croatia (one of the best tourist destinations in Europe) is planning to package Indian Ayurveda and Yoga along with its tourism.
  • One of the goals is to connect European members for a more comprehensive offer of health and tourism products.
  • The Ministry of Ayush said that it has entered into an agreement with the Croatia Heal Ministry for academic collaboration in the Indian traditional medicine system.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)—an autonomous body under the Ayush Ministry and Croatia’s Kvarner Health Tourism Cluster.
Significance
  • The agreement is considered to be very significant as it would help in promoting the Indian traditional medicine system in European countries.
  • The MoU with Croatia is a significant step towards bolstering India’s ties with other countries and promoting academic research, clinical and educational activities, medical education, training, and competency building.
Activities 
  • The two sides will undertake academic activities in the field of ayurveda in collaboration with the identified institutions.
  • There will be close cooperation and collaboration on research, including study design and execution, developing evidence-based guidelines for integrating ayurvedic principles and practices with modern medicine, and conducting lectures, workshops, seminars and conferences.
  • The two countries will also develop academic standards and courses in accordance with the needs of the institution, end-users and stakeholders and develop ayurvedic medical education guidelines for ayurveda education in Croatia, the statement stated.
Source: The Hindu

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