A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday between All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi and Amity University, Noida, to collaborate on education, research, and technology. The MoU was signed by AIIA Director, Prof.  Tanuja Nesari, and Joint Registrar of Amity University, Asha Premnath. This MoU extends the ongoing five-year agreement with Amity University. The MoU was signed under the leadership of Amity University Chancellor, Dr. Atul Chauhan, and under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.

Present at the event were Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice-Chancellor of Amity University; Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President of Amity Science, Technology & Innovation Foundation; Dr. B.C. Das, Dean, and other senior members of Amity University, Uttar Pradesh.

The objective of the MoU is to promote collaborative education programs, publications, capacity-building, and joint capacity-building projects. This includes fostering academic excellence, technological advancement, and state-of-the-art programs through capacity building and lifelong learning. The MoU will facilitate the exchange of students and faculty for academic, research, and training purposes.

On this occasion, AIIA Director Prof. Tanuja Nesari stated that the institute is committed to realizing the Prime Minister's Vision 2047 for a developed India, and this MoU will prove to be a significant milestone in that direction. By sharing knowledge and research, we can drive development forward.

It is noteworthy that AIIA has signed 40 MoUs with national-level technical institutions and universities, including major institutes like IIT and CSIR, to promote research and documentation in the field of Ayurveda. Additionally, 17 MoUs have been signed with renowned international institutions.

Also present on this important occasion were Prof. Manjusha Rajagopala, Head of the Department of Shalakya Tantra; MS Prof.  Anandaraman Sharma; and other senior faculty members of AIIA. The event was coordinated by Dr. Shivani Ghildiyal, Associate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna.

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