20/11/2025
π Historic Step for Scientific Ayurveda! All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi & Institute Of Applied Statistics, Kanpur signed a Landmark MoU to establish a Joint Research & Development Center
A major milestone for evidence-based Ayurveda!
On 19 November 2025, at the Constitution Club Of India, New Delhi, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and the Institute of Applied Statistics (IAS), Kanpur, formalized a landmark collaboration to strengthen scientific innovation, advanced data analytics, and translational research in Ayurveda. The MoU Was Officially Signed By Prof. (Dr.) P. K. Prajapati, Director, AIIA, New Delhi & Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Tomar, Director AYUSH, Institute of Applied Statistics
π¬ What This Collaboration Brings
β Establishment of a state-of-the-art Joint R&D Center
β Advanced biostatistical modeling & data-driven public health research
β Statistically robust clinical trial designs for Ayurveda
β Interdisciplinary projects to scientifically validate classical Ayurvedic concepts
β Structured training programmes, FDPs, and research workshops
β Awards & Appreciation to scholars and faculties for their achievements
π Distinguished Leaders Present
This historic moment was graced by eminent national figures, including:
β’ Dr. Ashok Kumar Varshney, National Organising Secretary, Arogya Bharti
β’ Dr. Mahesh Kumar Dadhich, CEO, NMPB, Ministry of AYUSH
β’ Dr. D. P. Arya, Secretary General, Vishwa Ayurveda Mission
β’ Dr. Shalini Rai, Associate Professor, Dept. of Roga Nidan, AIIA
β’ Dr. Shubham Pandey, National Coordinator, PSRD Scheme, IAS
β’ Dr. Awanish Pandey, Medical Officer Incharge, Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Handia
π Why This Matters
This strategic alliance sets a new benchmark in Scientific Ayurveda, strengthening Indiaβs leadership in integrative healthcare. By merging traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern biostatistics and data science, the collaboration aims to:
β¨ Enhance global credibility
β¨ Accelerate innovation
β¨ Build research capacity
β¨ Create transformative impact in public health