Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India organized a national seminar in Srinagar on 1st September 2023. The seminar, hosted by the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), delved into the theme of ‘Design, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Start-ups in Unani Healthcare.
Distinguished guests and speakers including Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir, Dr. Mukhtar A. Qasmi, Advisor (Unani), Ministry of Ayush, Dr. N. Zaheer Ahmad, Director General, CCRUM, Prof. M.A.A. Siddiqui, Director Education, Sher-e-Kashmir Univertsity of Agriculture Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST- Kashmir), Srinagar and Dr. Irfat Ara Gurkoo, Incharge, RRIUM, Srinagar graced the occasion with their insightful addresses.
The significant highlight of the event was the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The first MoU marked collaboration between the CCRUM and the University of Kashmir which was endorsed by. Dr. N. Zaheer Ahmed and Prof. Nilofer Khan. The second MoU signed by Dr. N. Zaheer, CCRUM and Prof. M.A.A. Siddiqui, SKAUST-Kashmir, solidified partnerships between their respective institutes. These MoUs signify an earnest commitment to advancing Unani Medicine through joint efforts in research, education and training.
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