30 AYUSH women participants trained in management skills by IIM-Kozhikode

To develop skill among AYUSH women, the All India Institute of Ayurveda in the National Capital, collaborated with the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode for the training of 30 women participants from the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) sector.

The two-day training programme organised by the Ayurveda Institute pulled 30 participants from AYUSH institutes across the country happened on October 30 and 31 and was part of the series of events organized on the occasion of third Ayurveda Day.

"It is heartening to see such excitement in the participants. Women empowerment is the foundation stone of a progressive society and they are often seen as equally good managers and leaders. The objective of the event was to enhance managerial and leadership skills in women professionals working in different sectors of Ayurveda, thus to build a proficient women professionals in the field of Ayurveda.", said Dr (Prof) Tanuja Manoj Nesari, Director, AIIA.

Issues pertaining to gaining self-awareness, strategies in leading teams, shaping future considering the changing world, improving decision-making skills, issues pertaining to bias, were some of the areas that were discussed during the two-day sessions, which helped the AYUSH professionals to strengthen their leadership skills, increasing confidence in leading teams, said the participants. Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM-K) conducts similar executive training programs.

"It is our duty to create avenues of learning for women professionals who have not received the same chances as that of men, and we would like to take such initiatives forward," said Pradeep Multani, Chairman, Multani Pharmaceuticals, who helped in the collaboration.

Owing to the increased acceptance of Ayurvedic medicines in the global market, Government of India is also in the process of inking a pact with 45 countries to undertake research and academic activities in the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) sector, stated Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of AYUSH, recently at an event.

THE EVENT

Issues pertaining to gaining self-awareness, strategies in leading teams, shaping future considering the changing world, improving decision-making skills, issues pertaining to bias, were some of the areas that were discussed during the two-day sessions.