Gorakhpur,

01 July (HS): President Droupadi Murmu started the week-long Van Mahotsav,

which will take place across the country from July 1 to 7, at a university here

on Tuesday, according to authorities. To commemorate the event, the president

planted a 'rudraksha' seedling at the new Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH

University in Gorakhpur, emphasizing the significance of environmental

conservation and sustainable practices.

On

Tuesday, she opened the university at Pipri, Bhathat, Gorakhpur district, which

cost Rs 268 crore. Murmu expressed optimism that Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH

University will become a bridge between tradition and modernity, playing a

critical role in increasing the scientific legitimacy and global acceptance of

Indian traditional medical systems.

Such

institutes will assist AYUSH systems achieve worldwide acceptability and

improve India's soft power in the globe, she said. Uttar Pradesh Governor

Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present. Murmu

spoke with public representatives and toured an exhibition on traditional

healing systems prior to attending the university ceremony. The occasion also

included Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath.

Arun

Kumar Saxena, UP Minister of State for Forest and Environment (Independent

Charge), inaugurated Triveni Van—a grove of banyan, neem, and

peepal trees—at Kukrail in Lucknow as part of the Van Mahotsav festivities. He

also established an open gym, a yoga meditation facility, and unveiled a statue

of Lord Buddha. Van Mahotsav is observed every year from July 1 to July 7.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi