Patanjali Yogpeeth & Govt of Russia sign MoU on Yoga, wellness, yoga trainers
India and Russia are inseparable friends: Swami Ramdev
POINEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Haridwar
Straight after the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, Patanjali Ayurveda has inked a deal with the Government of Russia in the fields of wellness and skilled labour among others. While the Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev signed it on behalf of the Patanjali Group the chairman of the Indo-Russia Business Council and Minister of Commerce of Russia, Sergey Cheremin put his signature for the Government of Russia.
Lauding the MoU, Swami Ramdev said that it focuses on the promotion of health and wellness, health tourism, exchange of skilled human resources and research-related initiatives. Appreciating the Russian people’s enduring faith in yoga, Ayurveda, and naturopathy, he said that their foremost goal is to take this wellness science to nearly 200 countries across the world with Russia serving as the entry point. “India and Russia are friendly nations. India has had an emotional connection with Russia even before independence which continues to this day. People in India recognise the Russian President, Vladimir Putin as a strong global leader. Some people may be unhappy, but under all circumstances, Russia was, is and will remain India’s trusted friend. From spiritual, religious, economic, political, and social perspectives, India and Russia are inseparable friends and will continue to be so,” he averred.
He also spoke of the three objectives of this MoU. Together with Russia, in-depth research will be conducted on reversing aging and enhancing longevity, enabling the early detection of serious illnesses years before they manifest in the human body. The second objective is to share India’s spiritual knowledge, culture, yoga, Ayurveda and heritage with Russia. The third objective is to provide Russia with skilled labour and trained yoga teachers from India.
He mentioned that under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Patanjali has trained more than two lakh people. Additionally, under this MoU, leading Indian brands will be promoted in Russia and Russian brands, in India.
Addressing the occasion, Cheremin said that they would strengthen their partnership with Patanjali. “Adoption of Patanjali’s yoga, Ayurveda and naturopathy will help the people of Russia to transform their lifestyle to ensure a healthier and disease-free life,” he commented.
