IUST signs MoU with CCRUM in Unani medicine

Awantipora, March 10: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicines (CCRUM) on the sidelines of a National Conference on ‘Exploring the role of Regimenal therapies in Public Health & Wellness organized by CCRUM.
The ceremony was attended by Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo (Vice Chancellor, IUST), Prof. Asim Ali Khan (Director General, CCRUM), Prof. Afshar Alam (Vice Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard University), Prof. Nilofar Khan (Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir), Prof. Qayyum Hussain (Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Kashmir), Prof. Akbar Masood (Vice Chancellor, BSGS University), Dr. Abdul Kabir Dar (Secretary, Administrative Reforms, Inspection and Training Department, Govt. of J&K), and Dr. Seema Akbar (Assistant Director, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine), Prof. Manzoor A Malik (Dean Academics IUST), Prof. Naseer Iqbal (Registrar IUST) and other university officials.
The MoU envisages collaboration for the promotion of Unani Medicine and the propagation of research outcomes through monographs, articles, journals, and workshops for the dissemination of information to the professionals and public. The cooperation will strengthen the competencies of Ayush professionals in education, technology, research, innovation, and other fields necessary for the promotion of Ayush and Unani Medicine in particular, at the national as well as international levels.