Kochi, Oct 31 (KNN) AYUSH and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department have charted out numerous schemes for Ayurvedic entrepreneurs to mark in the growth of ayurvedic ventures in the state.

The department representatives broadly explained the schemes to the delegates at Global Ayurveda Summit on Wednesday.  

As per the media reports, starting from simplifying the registration process to disbursing funds to budding entrepreneurs, the MSME department has charted out many schemes.

The third edition of Global Ayurveda Summit 2019 got under way at Hotel Grand Hyatt, here on Wednesday. The summit organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will deliberate on the theme ‘Mainstreaming Ayurveda through Startups, Innovation and Branding’.

The summit was inaugurated by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. In his inaugural address, the governor said Ayurveda has been one of the treasures of ancient Indian knowledge that has stood the test of time.

“Ayurveda has attracted worldwide attention and is growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 16.2 per cent. I hope the summit helps position Kerala and India as a hub for wellness,” the Governor said.

Around 400 industry leaders and delegates from SAARC, GCC and African countries have gathered in Kochi for the third edition of Global Ayurveda Summit 2019.

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