Gorakhpur: President inaugurates state's 1st AYUSH University
In her address, the President highlighted the spiritual and historical legacy of the region, stating that it is also the birthplace of Paramhansa Yogananda. She added that the people here are part of a great local tradition that holds national importance and has influenced humanity. The Nath tradition, which follows the teachings of Shri Adinath, Matsyendranath, and Guru Gorakhnath, began from Gorakhpur and has spread across India and even to other countries.
'From the 18th-century monk-led revolts to the 1857 freedom struggle, the sacrifices of great freedom fighters such as Babu Bandhu Singh and Ram Prasad Bismil are also linked to this sacred land,' she added.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects of Mahayogi Gorakhnath University at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The President was happy to note that this University has become a major centre of higher education and employment-oriented… pic.twitter.com/vxlA32zs2S
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President Murmu praised Gita Press in Gorakhpur for its 'outstanding contribution in connecting people to India's spiritual and cultural heritage' for nearly 100 years. She said that Geeta Press has been publishing religious texts not only in Sanskrit and Hindi, but also in several other Indian languages.
The President further said that the Odia Bhagavata, written by Atibadi Jagannath Das, is held in high regard by the people of Odisha. She appreciated Geeta Press for making this text widely available. She also shared that she was presented with Odia-language editions of the Shiv Purana and Bhagavata, published by Geeta Press.
She praised the excellence of the university and acknowledged Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's role in turning this dream into reality.
'Since 2014, the Central Government and, from 2017, the Uttar Pradesh government have established dedicated AYUSH departments to actively promote these beneficial traditional systems both in India and abroad with renewed energy,' she added.
The event was attended by Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Adityanath, among others.
Speaking at the event, CM Adityanath announced that following the establishment of Uttar Pradesh's first AYUSH University, the government would now set up at least one 100-bed AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre in every district. These centres will offer key treatments such as Panchakarma and Ksharasutra.
Also, the state government has decided to open one AYUSH college at each of the six divisional headquarters.
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