With reference to the SIDDHI 2.0 platform, consider the following statements: 1. It has been launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 2. It aims to transform evidence-based Ayurvedic research into high-quality, globally competitive products by fostering strong collaboration between scientific research and Ayurveda industry manufacturing capabilities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the SIDDHI 2.0 platform, consider the following statements:
1.It has been launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2.It aims to transform evidence-based Ayurvedic research into high-quality, globally competitive products by fostering strong collaboration between scientific research and Ayurveda industry manufacturing capabilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Unified platform for Scientific Innovation in Drug Development, Healthcare & Integration (SIDDHI 2.0) is a flagship initiative launched by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Ministry of Ayush.

Statement 2 is correct: It aims to transform evidence-based Ayurvedic research into high-quality, globally competitive products by fostering strong collaboration between scientific research and Ayurveda industry manufacturing capabilities.

Source: PIB

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