In Tatarstan, it was proposed to open a traditional medicine resort in India

Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH Rajesh Kumar Kotecha proposed 3 vectors for the development of cooperation with Tatarstan. This will increase cooperation between India and the Republic of Tatarstan and contribute to their economic growth. The Secretary of the Ministry expressed his initiatives at the business breakfast of the business forum "TIME: Russia – India. Mutual effectiveness". The business program of the forum is taking place in the capital of Tatarstan today.

The first vector is traditional ayush medicine. Rajesh Kumar Kotecha proposed to create a working group to develop this area. "Perhaps it could be a group at Kazan University. We can consider creating channels for the supply of these products to Tatarstan. Tatarstan can become the first hub, a harbor for the development of this area," he said.

The second is to attract investments in the traditional medicine sector. According to him, there are many entrepreneurs in India who are interested in implementing a project to create a health center in Tatarstan.

"I think it's a great initiative to create a resort and spa center. It will be an excellent Indo-Russian project. It will be great if it is implemented in Kazan," Rajesh Kumar Kotecha said.

The third is cooperation with Kazan Federal University on the organization and conduct of clinical research in the field of traditional medicine. Scientific activities will be carried out jointly with the Ministry of AYUSH.  Rajesh Kumar Kotecha suggested appointing a curator of this work at the Kazan university.

"I am sure that this work will contribute to the scientific development and change of views on traditional medicine. Of course, this activity has economic potential, and will also allow Tatarstan to become the center of integration medicine throughout Russia," said Rajesh Kumar Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH.

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Business Forum "TIME: Russia – India. Mutual Efficiency" is taking place in Kazan on October 8-9, 2025. It is held with the support of the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Embassy of the Republic of India in Russia. The operator for the preparation and holding of the event is the Autonomous Non-profit Organization Directorate of International Programs.

This is the first time that an event of this kind with a focus on cooperation between Russia and India will be held. The main goals and objectives are to strengthen trade, economic, scientific, technical, social and cultural ties between the regions of Russia and the administrative divisions of India; to involve leading world experts in a joint discussion of current economic and political problems; to organize the exchange of successful practices in the implementation of financial, investment and infrastructure projects; to develop recommendations in determining strategic prospects for the development of international economic scientific, technical, social and cultural relations between the forum participants.

The forum is attended by business leaders and heads of the largest companies in Russia and India; government officials; representatives of international organizations and business unions; experts in the field of economics, investment and finance; representatives of educational and cultural organizations; representatives of the media and the blogosphere.