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Energy Regulatory Board of India (AERB) and the Office for Nuclear Regulation of Great Britain (ONR). The arrangement among
others will facilitate exchange of safety-related information concerning the regulation of siting, construction, commissioning,
operation, radioactive waste management, decommissioning of civil nuclear installations, and preparedness and management
of nuclear and radiological emergencies.
5. A Statement of Intent between NITI Aayog and UK’s Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has been
signed which will enable the two sides to explore potential for regular engagement on technology co-operation in areas such as
electric vehicles, AI, FinTech, and advanced manufacturing, as well as utilizing AI, big data and analytics capability for evidence
based policy making.
6. The MoU on cooperation in the field of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Sectors seeks to strengthen collaboration in
livestock health and husbandry, breeding, dairying and fisheries, sanitary issues, exchange of scientific personnel, promotion of
agro-forestry for planting fodder tree species, bulk transportation of fodder to deficit areas etc.
7. Recognising the increased threat posed by international criminality because of its increasingly complex nature and the threat
posed by organised crime, a MoU on Exchange of Information for the Purposes of Combating International Criminality and
Tackling Serious Organised Crime has been signed. The MoU will allow the two parties to establish a mechanism for the
exchange of information, which will include criminal records, immigration records and intelligence.
8. An Addendum covering research in humanities and social sciences has been added to the 2004 Newton-BhabhaMoU, which
supports research and innovation capacities of both sides for long-term sustainable growth. With this addendum, the
collaboration will now also extend to Humanities and Social Sciences.
9. The UK has announced setting up a Fast Track Mechanism to identify and resolve specific issues faced by Indian companies
who are either in the UK or looking to establish operations in the UK.
10. The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the
College of Medicine will set up a Centre of Excellence in Ayurveda and traditional Indian medicine. A MoU between the two
institutions has been signed which will enable among others the development of evidence-based guidelines for integrating
Ayurvedic principles and practices with modern medicine, and develop Ayurvedic medical education guidelines for Ayurveda
education in the UK.
India-UK Tech initiatives:
11. U K – I n d i a T e c h A l l i a n c e : NASSCOM and techUK have set up the UK – India Tech Alliance, which will facilitate collaboration on
building future skills in new technologies by nurturing a solid skills base in the UK and India, with the support of both the
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