President Murmu inaugurates AYUSH University in Gorakhpur

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur in the presence of Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The university has been built at a cost of Rs 268 crore in Pipri, Bhathat in the district.Addressing the gathering, President Murmu described the university as a modern embodiment of India’s rich ancient healing traditions. She emphasized that the institution would greatly enhance access to quality healthcare through AYUSH systems, benefiting over 100 affiliated colleges and the broader public. The President also lauded the state-of-the-art facilities developed at the university, calling them a step forward in holistic healthcare.Highlighting India’s natural wealth of medicinal plants and herbs, she called AYUSH a “precious gift” to the world. She expressed confidence that institutions like the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University would play a vital role in increasing the scientific validation and global popularity of of traditional medicine systems.

‘वसुधैव कुटुंबकम्’ की सर्व-समावेशी एवं उपयोगी दृष्टि के आधार पर हमने विदेश में उत्पन्न हुई चिकित्सा पद्धतियों को भी आयुष पद्धतियों में शामिल किया है। pic.twitter.com/6mb3NIXnlu

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The event was attended by Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for AYUSH and Food Safety (Independent Charge) Dayashankar Mishra Dayalu, local MP Ravi Kishan Shukla, and other dignitaries.