All India Institute of Ayurveda strengthens collaborations for insurance integration and research
The Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Dr Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, met Prof Bejon Kumar Misra, Chairman of the Core Group of Experts for Insurance. The meeting focused on advancing insurance coverage and policy initiatives in the Ayush sector to ensure wider accessibility and integration of traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare.
Recently, Union Minister of State for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, inaugurated the Project Management Unit (PMU) for Ayush Insurance–related matters at AIIA. During the discussion, Prof Prajapati emphasised that the PMU would provide a timely and transparent environment for stakeholders, facilitating the effective implementation of insurance-related schemes. He assured that AIIA will play a pivotal role in ensuring easy access to information and the benefits of Ayush insurance schemes for the public. Dr Prajapati discussed about exploring avenues for collaborative research and academic exchange to strengthen evidence-based practices in Ayurveda with Dr Sanjay Srivastava, Vice Chancellor of Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad.
“AIIA is committed to fostering meaningful collaborations that bridge traditional wisdom with modern science. Strengthening research partnerships and policy frameworks, such as insurance inclusion, will significantly enhance the reach and credibility of the Ayush systems.”
Dr Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)
