Joint Declaration of Intent between Germany and India

Joint Declaration of Intent between Germany and India

Question: 2nd European World Ayurveda Congress (EWAC) was held in …
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) Britain
(d) India
Ans: (a)

  • On May 24, 2017, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) between Germany and India regarding cooperation in the sector of alternative medicine.
  • During the visit of Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State, (Independent Charge).
  • Ministry of AYUSH to the 2nd European World Ayurveda Congress (EWAC) a bilateral meeting was held between AYUSH minister and the Parliamentary State Secretary of Germany Ms. Ingrid Fischbach during which both sides had unanimously agreed to begin the process of drafting and negotiating a JDl in the field of AYUSH and Natural medicine.
  • The signing of the JDl will enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of traditional/alternative medicine.
  • Initiation of collaborative research, training and scientific capacity building in the field of alternative medicine under the JDI between the two countries would contribute to the enhanced employment opportunities in the AYUSH sector.
  • The financial resources necessary to conduct research, training courses, conferences / meetings will be met from the existing allocated budget and existing plan schemes of Ministry of AYUSH.
  • It is notable that 2nd European World Ayurveda Congress (EWAC) was held in Germany on 15 and 16 October 2016.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=162099
http://www.ptinews.com/news/8734891_India–Germany-to-work-together-on-alternative-medicine