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Former name | State Ayush University, Uttar Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Type | State |
| Established | 2020 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Uttar Pradesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Awadhesh Kumar Singh |
| Location | , , 26°44′22″N 83°21′39″E / 26.739393°N 83.360846°E |
| Website | www |
Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University, Gorakhpur,[1] formerly State Ayush University, Uttar Pradesh, is an affiliating State University located in Gorakhpur. It was established through the Uttar Pradesh Act No. 6 of 2020,[2] specializing in Ayurveda, yoga & naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and homoeopathy (AYUSH). It was renamed as Maha Yogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University, Gorakhpur by the Uttar Pradesh Act No. 6 of 2021.[1]
History
After winning 2017 Assembly Election BJP-Led Uttar Pradesh Government established Department of AYUSH in same year. In December 2020, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, announced the establishment of an 'AYUSH University' in Gorakhpur. President Ram Nath Kovind laid foundation stone of this university in Gorakhpur on 28 August 2021 in presence of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and several other local politicians.[3][4][5][6]
Vice-Chancellor
The first Vice-Chancellor was appointed by the Government's Chief Minister, and will serve a term of three years. Successive Vice-Chancellors will be appointed by the Chancellor (Governor of Uttar Pradesh) every three years.[2] Awadhesh Kumar Singh was appointed vice chancellor on 4 January 2022.[7]
Academics
The university become functional in 2022 and affiliated colleges in the state that teach Ayurveda, Unani, homeopathy, yoga and naturopathy.[8] [9]
Location
University is constructed in 52 acres at Pipri and Tarkulha Village Panchayat in Bhathat Block of Gorakhpur District. Earlier Village Malmaliya under Chari Chaura Tehsil was proposed for construction, but after local cultivators files case in High Court, new location was searched.[10]
Infrastructure
University construction is targeted to be completed by March 2023. In first phase Administrative Building, Yoga, Ayurveda and Naturotherapy facilities will be constructed. Before construction completion, administration activities will commenced from Sitapur Eye Hospital premises as well as Vice Chancellor residence.[11][12]
References
- ^ a b Media Gallery 2021 upvidhai.gov.in[dead link]
- ^ a b Media Gallery 2020 upvidhai.gov.in[dead link]
- ^ Hardaha, Rashi (6 December 2020). "Yogi govt to set up AYUSH University in Gorakhpur". www.indiatvnews.com.
- ^ "सीएम योगी नए साल पर गोरखपुर को देंगे आयुष विश्वविद्यालय का तोहफा, 2022 से शुरू होगी पढ़ाई". Hindustan.
- ^ "President Kovind lays foundation stone for Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH Vishwavidyalaya". The Times of India. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Rajiv Srivastava (27 August 2021). "Rs 30,000 crore infrastructre boost puts Gorakhpur on growth track | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Patidar, Pinal (5 January 2022). "Indore Prof. Dr. Awadhesh Kumar Singh will be the first Vice Chancellor of AYUSH University Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) इंदौर के प्रो. डॉ. अवधेश कुमार सिंह होंगे आयुष विश्वविद्यालय गोरखपुर (उत्तर प्रदेश) के पहले कुलपति" (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "आयुष महाविद्यालयों को न दें संबद्धता, 12 विश्वविद्यालयों को भेजा गया पत्र".
- ^ "Gorakhpur to have AYUSH University". The Pioneer.
- ^ "खुशखबर: गोरखपुर में यहां बनेगा आयुष विश्वविद्यालय, चिह्नित हुई जमीन". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "महायोगी गुरु गोरक्षनाथ राज्य आयुष विश्वविद्यालय : जुलाई में शिलान्यास, अगस्त में शुरू होगा निर्माण". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "खुशखबर: गोरखपुर में यहां बनेगा आयुष विश्वविद्यालय, चिह्नित हुई जमीन". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 October 2021.
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