New Delhi, August 30, 2025:
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) successfully hosted the BRICS CCI Healthcare Summit 2025, a landmark gathering convened under the leadership of Mr. Prann Sharma, President, BRICS CCI Healthcare Vertical & Executive Director-Strategy, BRICS CCI that underscored the growing global momentum towards blending traditional systems of medicine with modern healthcare practices. With the theme “Bridging Tradition and Innovation,” the Summit marked a milestone in integrating AYUSH with modern science, paving the way for global healthcare collaborations and future-ready systems.
The Summit witnessed the presence of distinguished dignitaries. The Guest of Honor Address was delivered by Shri Anurag Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, and Shri Ramdas Bandu Athawale, Hon’ble Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India while the Chief Guest Address was delivered by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of AYUSH and Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The event also featured an exclusive video address by Shri Om Birla, Hon’ble Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Gracing the events with their eminent presence were Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH; H.E. Mr. Anil Sooklal, High Commissioner, High Commission of South Africa; Mr. Roman Babushkin, Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the Russian Federation to India; H.E. Mrs. Harisoa Lalatiana Accouche, High Commissioner of Seychelles to India and Ms. Lebogang Zulu, National Chairperson – BRICS Women’s Business Alliance South Africa among others.
“As envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AYUSH is our heritage and the foundation of an inclusive global healthcare system that bridges tradition with modern science”, stated Shri Pratap Rao Jadhav, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of AYUSH and Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
Shri Anurag Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, said, “There is no need for clinical trials for traditional systems of medicine, as their long-term use and evidence-based outcomes already validate their efficacy.”
Delivering the opening remarks, Dr. BBL Madhukar, Co-Chairman and Director General, BRICS CCI, reiterated the chamber’s commitment to advancing healthcare innovation. “Healthcare is a sector that touches every aspect of society, including education, environment and cultural identity,” he noted.
Mr. Prann Sharma, President, BRICS CCI Healthcare Vertical and Executive Director-Strategy, BRICS CCI, said, “We are already witnessing a global shift, with people moving away from synthetic and chemical-based products towards natural, safe and sustainable alternatives.”
Addressing the Summit, Mr. Sameep Shastri, Vice Chairman, BRICS CCI, remarked, “Ayurveda and other traditional systems remain vital today, especially when combined with modern science to expand access to healthcare.”
The Summit was also graced by diplomats from the Embassies of Russia, China, South Africa, Belarus, Iran, Seychelles, Among others.
The Summit also featured insightful panel discussions with eminent voices, including Dr. Kousthubha Upadhyaya, Adviser, Ministry of AYUSH; Ms. Sun Bo, Second Secretary, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China; Acharya Manish ji, Founder, Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited; Mr. Deepak Agarwal, Founder, Auric; Mr. Darshit Joshi, CEO, Pharmadocs LLC.; Mr. Abhay Singavi, Chief Business Officer, Redcliffe Labs; Dr. Sarjana Dutt, Lab Director- National Reference Lab, Head- Molecular Biology & Cytogenetics, Pathkind Diagnostics Pvt Ltd; Dr. Kriti Soni, CEO, Cheryl Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Rishi Raj Sharma, Director, TruSoul Pvt. Ltd.; Ms. Akansha Bhargava, CTO, Dhanwantri Pharmaceutical; Ms. Akansha Bhargava, Chief Technology Officer, Dhanwantri Pharmaceutical; Dr. Navdeep Sharma, Global advisor, Psychologist, Ayurvedic Practitioner-cum-Healer & Researcher and Dr. Arpit Sharma, Founder & CEO, Seven Seas Wellness among others.
The BRICS CCI leadership team was represented by senior dignitaries including Dr. BBL Madhukar, Co-Chairman & Director General, BRICS CCI; Mr. Harvansh Chawla, Chairman, BRICS CCI; Mr. Ashok Kumar Singh, BRICS CCI; along with esteemed Governing Body Members Lt. Gen. D.V. Kalra, Ms. Shabana Nasim, Ms. Ruby Sinha, Ms. Shormishtha Ghosh, Mr. Dheerendra Kumar, and Mr. Bibin Babu.
The event drew generous support from Baidynath, Vicco Laboratories, Jeena Sikho, Sandu Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Ruban Hospital, Shree Dhootapapeshwar Limited, Giosun Healthcare, Theon Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Vijetha Enterprises, Shri Mohta Ayurvedic Rasayanshala, Vishva Vishal Refractory Limited, and B J Madan & Co., with Trilogy Consultancy as the Knowledge Partner and Gifting Partners- Auric, Mantra, Mauli, Trusoul, Just for Life, Awshad, Ashpveda and Nutriorg.
The BRICS CCI Healthcare Summit 2025 concluded with a renewed resolve to bridge tradition with innovation, fostering collaborations across BRICS nations to build healthcare systems that are accessible, affordable, and future-ready. The Summit generated immense enthusiasm among AYUSH manufacturers and Vaidyas, further energizing the traditional healthcare community across the BRICS+ nations.
