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BIS Drives Ayurveda Standardization for Global Trust & Safety

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organized a national workshop with Manipal Academy of Higher Education to advance standardization in Ayurveda. The event brought together nearly 180 faculty, researchers, startups, and industry representatives to discuss harmonizing classical knowledge with modern frameworks. Officials emphasized that robust standards are foundational for building global trust and wider adoption of Ayurveda. The discussions focused on interdisciplinary collaboration, supporting startups, and driving industry compliance to position Ayurveda as a trusted global healthcare system.

Key Points: BIS Workshop on Ayurveda Standardization for Quality & Safety

  • National workshop for Ayurveda standardization
  • Bridging traditional wisdom with modern science
  • Fostering academia-industry collaboration
  • Enhancing global trust and acceptance
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BIS committed to enhancing quality, safety in Ayurveda through robust standardisation

BIS collaborates with MAHE to standardize Ayurveda, enhancing quality, safety, and global acceptance through multi-stakeholder workshops.

"BIS is committed to strengthening quality and safety in Ayurveda through robust and inclusive standardisation mechanisms. - Shrishti Dixit"

New Delhi, Jan 12

The Bureau of Indian Standards, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing quality and safety in Ayurveda through robust standardisation.

The BIS successfully organised a national-level workshop in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) through its Division of Ayurveda, Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research.

The event, exclusively designed for faculty members, researchers, startups, and industry representatives engaged in the Ayurveda sector, witnessed the participation of nearly 180 delegates from across the country. It marked a significant milestone in the collective journey towards strengthening quality, safety, and global acceptance of Ayurveda.

"BIS is committed to strengthening quality and safety in Ayurveda through robust and inclusive standardisation mechanisms," said Shrishti Dixit, Head of the AYUSH Department, BIS. She highlighted that standards form the foundation of trust, which is essential for the international recognition and wider adoption of Ayurveda.

The workshop theme, inspired by BIS's guiding motto "Manakah Patha Pradarshaka" highlighted the critical role of standards in harmonising classical Ayurvedic wisdom with modern scientific and regulatory frameworks.

"The workshop represents an important step toward bridging traditional knowledge with contemporary requirements through structured and meaningful standardisation," said Jayant Deopujari, Chairperson of the Ayurveda Sectional Committee, BIS.

He underscored the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to position Ayurveda as a globally trusted healthcare system.

Dr. Sharath K Rao, Pro Vice-Chancellor - Health Sciences, MAHE, Manipal, stressed the urgent need for standardisation in traditional systems such as Ayurveda. He assured full institutional support from MAHE and its various divisions in advancing this national initiative of the government.

The discussions focused on multi-disciplinary collaboration, the role of standards in nurturing Ayurveda startups, and the responsibility of the industry in driving quality and compliance. Participants actively engaged in open discussions, sharing innovative ideas and practical insights on advancing standardization in Ayurveda.

Raghavendra Naik, Scientist-C, BIS, emphasised the importance of interdisciplinary research, strong academia-industry partnerships. He also called for targeted capacity-building initiatives to create a sustainable and collaborative ecosystem involving academia, industry, and policymakers for Ayurveda standardisation.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally! As someone whose family uses Ayurveda regularly, it's frustrating to see so many fake or sub-standard products in the market. Strong standards will protect consumers and give genuine brands a chance to shine. Hope they implement this strictly across all states.
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Arjun K
A crucial initiative, but the execution will be everything. The challenge is to standardise without losing the essence of personalised treatment that is core to Ayurveda. We must ensure the "classical wisdom" isn't diluted by modern frameworks. A delicate balance is needed.
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Sarah B
This is fascinating from a global health perspective. As an expat living in India, I've been curious about Ayurveda but wary due to lack of regulation. Clear standards would make it much more accessible and trustworthy for international adoption. Great move for India's soft power too.
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Karthik V
Including startups in the discussion is smart. The Ayurveda sector needs innovation, and young entrepreneurs can bridge the gap between tradition and modern commerce. Hope the standards are supportive and not just another layer of bureaucratic red tape that stifles small businesses.
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Meera T
While I appreciate the intent, I hope this doesn't make authentic Ayurvedic treatments more expensive and out of reach for the common person. The focus should be on quality and safety, not on creating a premium, export-only industry. Let's not forget the domestic consumer.

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