The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) is strengthening collaborations for insurance integration and research in the Ayush sector. The Director of AIIA, Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, welcomed Prof. Bejon Kumar Misra, Chairman of the Core Group of Experts for Insurance, Ministry of Ayush, for a meeting focused on advancing insurance coverage and policy initiatives in the Ayush sector. Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) Shri Prataprao Jadhav recently inaugurated the Project Management Unit (PMU) for Ayush Insurance-related matters at AIIA. Prof. Prajapati also welcomed Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, Vice Chancellor of Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad to explore avenues for collaborative research and academic exchange to strengthen evidence-based practices in Ayurveda. The release was posted on 10 OCT 2025 4:58PM by PIB Delhi with Release ID: 2177394.
Key Entities Referenced
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA): An institution that is strengthening collaborations for insurance integration and research in the Ayush sector.
Ministry of Ayush: The ministry responsible for promoting and developing Ayush systems of medicine and healthcare.
Project Management Unit (PMU): A unit established at AIIA to handle Ayush Insurance-related matters.
AYUSH
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) Strengthens
Collaborations for Insurance Integration and
Research in Ayush Sector
Posted On: 10 OCT 2025 4:58PM by PIB Delhi
The Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, extended a
warm welcome to Prof. Bejon Kumar Misra, Chairman of the Core Group of Experts for Insurance, Ministry
of Ayush. 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 (Independent Charge) Shri Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated the
Project Management Unit (PMU) for Ayush Insurance–related matters at AIIA. During the discussion, Prof.
Prajapati emphasized that the PMU will provide a timely and transparent environment for stakeholders,
facilitating effective implementation of insurance-related schemes. He assured that AIIA will play a pivotal
role in ensuring easy access to information and benefits of Ayush insurance schemes for the public.
On this occasion, Prof. Prajapati also welcomed Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, Vice Chancellor of Manav Rachna
International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad. The meeting with Dr. Srivastava
focused on exploring avenues for collaborative research and academic exchange to strengthen evidence-based
practices in Ayurveda.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati said, “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.”
These engagements highlight AIIA’s continued efforts to foster partnerships, promote policy innovations, and
advance holistic health and wellness through the integration of traditional medicine and modern research
approaches.***
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(Release ID: 2177394)