Banaras Hindu University enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with Kerala Ayurveda Ltd today. Kerala Ayurveda Ltd is a broad-spectrum Ayurveda company encompassing Products, Services and Education, with operations in India and the US. Kerala Ayurveda Ltd is a pioneer in validating Ayurveda through modern science.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. D.P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, BHU said “This is a momentous occasion in a year where BHU is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of its founder Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Ji”. Prof. D.P. Singh went-on to add that Pt. Malaviya Ji was a visionary and believed in propagating India’s ancient sciences and heritage. Prof. D.P. Singh also appreciated BHU’s Faculty of Ayurveda in taking this initiative to have a Public-Private Partnership (“PPP”), which will be the first of its kind.

Under the proposed arrangement, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, will collaborate with KAL to undertake research and development in areas like geriatric care, cancer, anemia, metabolic diseases, including diabetes and epidemic prevention, etc.

Research will also focus on medicinal plants used in Ayurveda, both in North and South India, to determine the optimal combination for efficacy inline with authentic Ayurvedic texts. In addition, the venture will aim to establish standardization of classical Ayurvedic drugs for purity, safety and efficacy. Large scale and sustainable cultivation of medicinal plants at their habitat will be a key area of interest.

BHU and Kerala Ayurveda Ltd will exchange best practices between the Northern Indian and Kerala traditions, in particular "Panchakarma" therapies. The research will aim to validate the fundamental principles of Ayurveda and its therapeutic techniques through modern medical science.

The MOU was signed by Dr. K.P. Upadhaya, Registrar, BHU and Mr Ramesh Vangal, Chairman, Kerala Ayurveda Ltd in the presence of Prof. D. P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, BHU. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Gokul Patnaik, Vice Chairman, Katra Group, Mr. Ambrish Singh, Chief Representative of KAL, Prof. Anand Kumar, Medical Superintendent, Dr. Chandramauli Upadhyay, Prof. Rajesh Singh, Chairman, PPP Cell.

Kerala Ayurveda Ltd operates a chain of 30 treatment centers and clinics and 3 Ayurveda Hospitals located across India, and a wellness resort in Bangalore, “AyurvedaGram” which won the Frost and Sullivan Award for the Best Wellness Provider of the Year 2010.

Kerala Ayurveda Ltd has embarked on an exciting journey over the last 2 years to validate Ayurveda through a rigorous, scientific process based on US FDA norms. The research chain has dug deep into the ancient Ayurvedic texts, purity of ingredients, herbal chemistry and validation of claims through science.

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We are pleased to announce that the Board of Kerala Ayurveda Limited approved a Memorandum of Understanding signed with Tata Global Beverages Limited, with the intention of exploring the formation of a Joint Venture for focussing on development of a range of Beverage and Food products based on proven Ayurvedic recipes, actives and formulations for the Global market where there is worldwide recognition of the benefits of Ayurveda for good health and wellness. Definitive agreements are expected to be finalised over the next few months. The transaction will be subject to corporate and statutory approvals as may be required. The proposed joint venture is not intended to conflict with any existing arrangements of either party.
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