Date: 2025-09-23Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
MoU Signed Between Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU) for Collaborative Research in Animal Health
On 23 SEP 2025, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, and P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaborative research and academic activities in veterinary sciences.
The MoU was executed by Dr. Goli Penchala Prasad, Assistant Director I/c, CCRAS-National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, on behalf of CCRAS, and Prof. A. Saratchandra Amaravati, Registrar, on behalf of PVNRTVU. Dignitaries present included Prof. M. Gnana Prakash, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, PVNRTVU, and Dr. Narayanam Srikanth, Deputy Director-General, CCRAS, along with other representatives from both institutions.
The agreement includes the following key points:
* Joint Research and Academic Programs: Collaborative projects in areas of mutual interest with a focus on translational research, livestock management and nutrition, and animal diagnostics and therapeutics.
* Knowledge and Infrastructure Sharing: Mutual access to research infrastructure and animal facilities, subject to approval by a Joint Coordination Committee (CC).
* Student and Faculty Exchange: CCRAS scientists can be appointed as adjunct faculty at PVNRTVU, and vice versa. PVNRTVU students can visit CCRAS laboratories. Undergraduate students will gain research exposure in food sciences, one health, and research methodologies.
* Publication and Intellectual Property: Research findings will be published in open-access journals. Intellectual property generated jointly will be jointly owned, with financial benefits shared proportionally.
This non-financial MoU is valid for an initial period of five years. It aims to integrate modern veterinary science with traditional Ayurvedic knowledge to address challenges in animal and human health, advancing the “One Health" concept.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ayush: Indian governmental body responsible for developing and promoting alternative medicine
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS): An autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, that undertakes, encourages, promotes and coordinates scientific research in Ayurveda.
P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU): A veterinary university in Telangana, India.
Hyderabad: The location of the CCRAS-National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH) and PVNRTVU. Focus of collaborative veterinary research.
Joint Coordination Committee (CC): Committee formed to approve mutual access to research infrastructure and animal facilities
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MoU Signed Between Central Council for Research
in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and P.V. Narsimha
Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU) for
Collaborative Research in Animal Health
Posted On: 23 SEP 2025 4:55PM by PIB Delhi
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic
Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, and P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University
(PVNRTVU), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. The agreement aims to promote collaborative research and
academic activities in the field of veterinary sciences.
The MoU was executed on behalf of CCRAS by Dr. Goli Penchala Prasad, Assistant Director I/c, CCRAS-
National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, and on behalf of PVNRTVU by Prof. A.
Saratchandra Amaravati, Registrar. The signing ceremony was graced by dignitaries including Prof. M. Gnana
Prakash, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, PVNRTVU, and Dr. Narayanam Srikanth, Deputy Director-General,
CCRAS. Other distinguished attendees included Dr. Harikrishna, Director of Research; Dr. Satish Kumar,
Director, Student Affairs; Dr. M. Uday Kumar, Dean, Faculty; Dr. M. Kishan Kumar, Director, Extension;
Dr. Jayalakshmi, Controller of Examinations; Dr. Beesam Srinivas, Associate Professor, Department of
Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, PVNRTVU; and Dr. Saketh Ram Thrigulla and Dr. Santosh
Mane, Research Officers (Ayurveda), CCRAS-NIIMH, Hyderabad.
Salient Points of the Agreement
Joint Research and Academic Programs: Faculty, researchers, and scientists from both institutions will
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undertake collaborative projects in areas of mutual interest, with an emphasis on translational research,
livestock management and nutrition, and the development of novel diagnostics and therapeutics for
animals.
Knowledge and Infrastructure Sharing: The MoU enables mutual access to research infrastructure and
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animal facilities, subject to approval by a Joint Coordination Committee (CC), thereby enhancing the use
of specialized resources for collaborative work.
Student and Faculty Exchange: CCRAS scientists may be appointed as adjunct faculty or co-guides for
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M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. students at PVNRTVU, and vice versa. The MoU also facilitates PVNRTVU students
visiting CCRAS laboratories for lectures, practical demonstrations, and project work. Furthermore,
undergraduate students will gain exposure to research opportunities in food sciences, one health, and
research methodologies.
Publication and Intellectual Property: Research findings will be published in open-access journals, with
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due credit to contributors from both institutions. Intellectual property generated through joint projects
will be jointly owned, with financial benefits shared proportionally according to contributions.
This non-financial MoU, valid for an initial period of five years, marks an important step toward integrating
modern veterinary science with traditional Ayurvedic knowledge to address pressing challenges in animal and
human health. The partnership is expected to generate innovative solutions for animal welfare and livestock
production, advancing the broader “One Health” concept.
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