India, Croatia to collaborate: Traditional medicine systems

India, Croatia to collaborate: Traditional medicine systems

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-II – International Relations

In News: Paving the way for academic collaboration in India’s traditional medicine systems, especially in the field of Ayurveda, between the two countries, the Ministry of Ayush has entered into an agreement with Croatia.

• 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, conducting lectures, workshops, seminars and conferences, and other such activities on Ayurveda.
• Both sides 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.
• This will promote academic research, clinical and educational activities, medical education, training, and competency building

News Source: PIB