AIIA and Amity University Sign MoU to Boost Collaboration in Education, Research, and Technology

This MoU is expected to pave the way for significant advancements in the field of Ayurveda, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to enhance educational and research outcomes.

On August 8, 2024, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, and Amity University, Noida. This agreement marks an extension of their ongoing five-year collaboration and was formalized under the leadership of Amity University Chancellor, Dr. Atul Chauhan, and under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.

Signatories: The MoU was signed by AIIA Director, Prof. Tanuja Nesari, and Amity University Joint Registrar, Asha Premnath.

Objectives: The MoU aims to enhance collaborative efforts in education, research, and technology. Key goals include fostering academic excellence, advancing technological innovation, and supporting joint capacity-building projects. It also promotes the exchange of students and faculty for academic and research purposes.

Event Attendees: The event saw the presence of 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.

Statements: Prof. Tanuja Nesari highlighted the MoU's alignment with the Prime Minister's Vision 2047 for a developed India, emphasizing its potential to drive forward development through shared knowledge and research.

Previous Collaborations: AIIA has established 40 MoUs with prominent national institutions, including IITs and CSIR, and 17 with international institutions, underscoring its commitment to advancing research and documentation in Ayurveda.

Additional Attendees: The event was also attended by Prof. Manjusha Rajagopala, Head of the Department of Shalakya Tantra; MS Prof. Anandaraman Sharma; and other senior faculty members of AIIA. The coordination of the event was managed by Dr. Shivani Ghildiyal, Associate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna.

This MoU is expected to pave the way for significant advancements in the field of Ayurveda, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to enhance educational and research outcomes.