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

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

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

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.