Q.19. Discuss the nature and objectives of the first Ayush University established in Uttar Pradesh. उत्तर प्रदेश में स्थापित प्रथम आयुष विश्वविद्यालय के स्वरूप और उद्देश्यों की विवेचना कीजिए|

The first Ayush University established in Uttar Pradesh is the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University located in Gorakhpur. Here are its nature and objectives:

• Nature:
  • The university is a dream project of the Hon’ble Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
  • It aims to be a comprehensive institution for the study and research of various traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy, Yoga and Naturopathy, Siddha, and Sowa-rigpa.
  • The campus is designed to reflect Indian culture and will include academic and administrative buildings, hostels, guest houses, and a super specialty block.
• Objectives:
  • To disseminate and advance knowledge in the aforementioned disciplines and ensure efficient and systematic instruction, teaching, training, and research.
  • To regulate the syllabus of AYUSH systems for the first time in the state, providing a standardized curriculum across all colleges.
  • To affiliate all the colleges of Ayurveda, Unani, and Homeopathy in the state with this university.
  • To develop a new generation of students proficient in these traditional systems of medicine and capable of contributing to the healthcare sector.

The establishment of the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University represents a significant step towards preserving, promoting, and innovating within India’s rich heritage of traditional medicine. It aims to serve as a beacon of knowledge and research that could contribute to the global understanding and acceptance of these ancient systems of healing.

Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Uttar Pradesh offers a diverse range of courses across various AYUSH disciplines. E.g.,

• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
• Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
• Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
• Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS)
• Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Sciences (BSMS)

Additionally, the university is expected to offer courses in Nursing, Pharmacy, Paramedical Science, and other related disciplines as part of its expansion and mission to advance knowledge in these fields.