Ayush Univ to bring Ayurveda, Unani & homoeo colleges under a framework
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Gorakhpur: The integrated regulation of Ayurveda, Unani, and homeopathy colleges in Uttar Pradesh will become a reality with the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University which will be formally inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on July 1.
The foundation of the state's first AYUSH University was laid four years ago. Before its inception, ayurveda, unani, and homeopathy institutions were governed separately by discipline-specific bodies.
"Following the central govt's initiative to unify traditional medical systems, such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy, Yoga, and Naturopathy, under the AYUSH umbrella, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath envisioned a single platform for integrated medical education and regulation in the state," a govt spokesperson said.
"This vision took shape in the form of the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University, which has been developed over 52 acres in Pipri, Bhathat, approximately 25 kilometers from the Gorakhpur district headquarters.
The foundation stone was laid by then President Ram Nath Kovind on Aug 28, 2021, at the invitation of the Chief Minister," he said.
The university currently oversees education and treatment in the disciplines of Ayurveda, Unani, and Homoeopathy.
Plans are underway to include Yoga, Naturopathy, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa in the curriculum.
Currently, 98 AYUSH colleges across the state, including 76 Ayurveda, 10 Unani, and 12 Homoeopathy colleges, are affiliated to the university. Since the 2021-22 academic session, the university has been conducting studies and examinations for courses such as BAMS, MD, MS (Ayurveda); BUMS, MD, MS (Unani); and BHMS, MD (Homeopathy).
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