Third BIMSTEC Conference On Traditional Medicine Begins In Goa

Why in News?

The Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine Knowledge, Genetic Resources, and Intellectual Property Rights commenced in Goa on September 16, 2026.

Key Points

• The conference brought together representatives from all seven BIMSTEC member states to discuss traditional medicine, genetic resources and intellectual property rights.
• A major focus was the proposed BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence in Traditional Medicine announced at the 2025 BIMSTEC Summit.
• Discussions covered the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), use of AI in documentation, IPR frameworks and benefit-sharing.

Exam Connect

• BIMSTEC → Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation → established 1997 by Bangkok Declaration → headquarters Dhaka
• AIIA → autonomous institute under Ministry of Ayush → main campus New Delhi + satellite campus Goa