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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
President Murmu launches 7-day ‘Van Mahotsav', plants ‘rudraksha' sapling
1 2 Gorakhpur/Lucknow: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday launched the week-long Van Mahotsav at the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur. The mega plantation drive will be carried out from July 1-7 across the country. The President planted a 'Rudraksha' sapling under the 'One Tree for Mother' campaign and emphasised the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable practices. Murmu interacted with local public representatives and took a tour of the exhibition on traditional medicine systems. Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present. Governor Anandiben Patel also participated in the tree plantation campaign at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University. A statement issued on the Governor's visit on the first day of this year's Van Mahotsav said that she ceremonially planted saplings of 'rudraksha' and red sandalwood as plants "symbolise harmony between environmental conservation and familial values". Addressing those gathered for the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, Governor said trees are not just protectors of the environment but also life. "The campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' is an expression of our reverence for both nature and motherhood," Patel said. She also directed the university administration to plant saplings of the same species at one location to ensure their scientific and aesthetic development. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
President Murmu to inaugurate Uttar Pradesh's first Ayush university in Gorakhpur today
The stage is set for the inauguration of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Ayush University, Uttar Pradesh's first Ayush university, by President Droupadi Murmu here on Tuesday, which will be marked as Doctors' Day. President Droupadi Murmu in Gorakhpur on Monday. (PTI PHOTO) It will be the fourth functional university in Gorakhpur district, joining the ranks of the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology and Mahayogi Gorakhnath University. Before the establishment of this university, various regulatory bodies separately oversaw the disciplines of Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Yoga, and Siddha (Ayush). Now, all 98 government and private Ayush colleges across Uttar Pradesh will come under the jurisdiction of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Ayush University. Located in Pipri, Gorakhpur, the Ayush University has been constructed on 52 acres at an approved cost of ₹ 267.50 crore. It is envisioned as a premier centre for traditional medical education and treatment across Ayurveda, Unani, and Homeopathy. Once fully functional, it is expected to significantly boost medical tourism and the commercial cultivation of medicinal plants in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who played a pivotal role in bringing the project to fruition, aims to promote Ayush systems of medicine and create new employment avenues for the youth and farmers. The university is expected to enhance local incomes by encouraging herb collection and medicinal plant farming. The foundation stone for the university was laid by former President Ram Nath Kovind on August 28, 2021. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Ayush OPD on February 15, 2023. Recently, evening OPD sessions have also commenced, serving around 300 patients daily. Following the official inauguration, IPD (In-Patient Department) and Operation Theatre (OT) services will be made available. A 28-cottage Panchakarma unit is also ready to offer specialised therapy services. Meanwhile, plans are underway for a fifth university in Gorakhpur — a Forestry University, as announced by chief minister Yogi Adityanath. Land identification, syllabus design, and construction processes for the same are currently in progress.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chef Vikram Vij to mentor DDU IHM students
Gorakhpur: In a boost to hospitality stream of education, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University has announced a collaboration with internationally acclaimed Indian-Canadian chef and entrepreneur Vikram Vij, said the university's media cell. The tie-up aims to mentor students from the university's Institute of Hotel Management and Catering. The development followed Vice Chancellor Prof Poonam Tandon's recent visit to Vancouver, where she met Chef Vij at his iconic Michelin Guide-listed Vij's Restaurant. "During my visit to Canada, I met Chef Vikram Vij at his restaurant and we had a detailed discussion about mentoring our hospitality students," said Prof Tandon. "He has agreed to interact with our students and conduct interactive sessions on campus soon." Born in Kanpur, Chef Vij pursued hotel management in Austria and mastered classical French cuisine. He later moved to Canada and opened Vij's in 1994 — now globally known for its innovative Indian fare. He is also known for his appearances on Canada's 'Dragon's Den' and his bestselling cookbooks. The collaboration promises global exposure, hands-on insights and a valuable industry-academic link for DDU students, encouraging them to explore new culinary horizons . tnn
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Gorakhpur University promotes wellness with Yoga for women farmers
Gorakhpur: In a step toward rural women's empowerment, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University (DDUGU) in collaboration with Shaheed Bandhu Singh Degree College, Karamha, organized a yoga awareness programme for women farmers and paddy labourers. Held under the theme 'Yoga for Women Farmers and Women Paddy Labourers', the event aligned with the 2025 International Yoga Day theme -'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. The session was led by university's Vice Chancellor Prof Poonam Tandon, who emphasized the importance of physical and mental wellness for women working in agriculture. Addressing the session, the VC said, "Women farmers toil tirelessly in fields and often neglect their own health. Yoga not only enhances physical fitness but also alleviates fatigue, back pain, and mental stress." More than 35 women participated in the hands-on session, where yoga instructors Neelam and Priyanka guided them through accessible yet effective asanas such as Tadasana, Bhujangasana, Vajrasana, and Trikonasana. Rani Devi, a farmer, shared, "The session helped them realize the importance of self-care." The programme saw active support from faculty, students, and researchers from the Home Science department.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Yogi to attend DDU University Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Gorakhpur: Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University , established in 1950 as Uttar Pradesh's first state university post-Independence, will celebrate its Platinum Jubilee on Apr 30. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the event as chief guest. For him, the occasion holds personal significance—his spiritual predecessor, Mahant Digvijaynath , played pivotal role in founding the university . Mahant Digvijaynath, then head of the Goraksha Peeth, founded the Maharana Pratap Education Council in 1932. Long before the university plan took shape, he had already established two degree colleges under MPEC. When the govt sought assets worth Rs 50 lakh to approve the university, Digvijaynath donated both colleges—valued at Rs 42 lakh. Pradeep Kumar Rao of Maharana Pratap College noted that 11 of the original 18 members of the university's founding committee were from MPEC, underlining its foundational role. On Wednesday, Yogi will also lay foundation stone for a 1,500-seat auditorium named after Mahant Digvijaynath—a tribute to the visionary who helped turn Gorakhpur into a higher education hub. tnn
