Archive · 8 Dec 2025
India, Russia sign MoUs for wellness and agri-research
On December 6, 2023, India and Russia signed two important agreements in New Delhi.
The first agreement was between the Government of Moscow and the Patanjali Group to work together on health and wellness.
They want to share knowledge about yoga, Ayurveda, and natural healing, and also exchange experts and do research together.
The second agreement was between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Federal Center for Animal Health of Russia to work together on farming and agriculture.
They discussed how to improve trade, share seeds, and do research to help farmers in both countries.
Important people like Mr. Sergi Cheremin, Swami Ramdev, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Oxana Lut were present at the signings.
These agreements are big steps in making India and Russia work together better in health and farming.
India and Russia signed two MoUs in New Delhi on December 6, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.
The first MoU focuses on wellness, health tourism, skilled manpower exchange, joint research, and cultural exchange.
The second MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research, innovation, and capacity building.
Key figures present at the signings included Mr. Sergi Cheremin, Yogrishi Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Oxana Lut.
The agreements are seen as significant milestones in Indo-Russian relations, enhancing bilateral ties in health, wellness, and agriculture.
- Who
- Government of Moscow, Patanjali Group, ICAR, Federal Center for Animal Health of Russia, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Oxana Lut
- What
- Signed MoUs on wellness collaboration and agricultural cooperation
- When
- December 6, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To promote wellness, health tourism, and research-driven cooperation, and to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research, innovation, and capacity building
Wellness Collaboration
Agricultural Cooperation
Focus Areas
Wellness Collaboration
Wellness, health tourism, skilled manpower exchange, joint research, and cultural exchange.
Agricultural Cooperation
Agricultural research, innovation, capacity building, trade, fertilizers, seeds, and market access.
Signatories
Wellness Collaboration
Government of Moscow and Patanjali Group.
Agricultural Cooperation
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Federal Center for Animal Health of Russia.
Key Figures
Wellness Collaboration
Mr. Sergi Cheremin and Yogrishi Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj.
Agricultural Cooperation
India's Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Russia's Minister of Agriculture Oxana Lut.
- Date
- December 6, 2023
- Time
- 2:30 p.m.
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Signatories
- Government of Moscow and Patanjali Group, ICAR and Federal Center for Animal Health of Russia
- Key Figures
- Mr. Sergi Cheremin, Yogrishi Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Oxana Lut
- Collaboration Areas
- Wellness system integration, health tourism, skilled manpower exchange, joint research, cultural exchange, agricultural research, innovation, capacity building, trade, fertilizers, seeds, market access
