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Education is the most effective medium of empowerment: President

Gorakhpur, July 1(UNI) President Droupadi Murmu today inaugurated the academic building, auditorium, and Panchakarma Centre at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University and laid the foundation stone for a women’s hostel. As part of the Van Mahotsav campaign, she also planted a Rudraksha sapling and visited the university's exhibition.
She said the foundation of the women’s hostel brought her the greatest joy, as education is the most effective medium of empowerment. This initiative, she said, is a significant step toward women's empowerment.
The President praised Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad, noting that all institutions inspired by Maharana Pratap's ideals uphold the principle of ‘Nation First’.
She said that the model of sacrifice and bravery Maharana Pratap demonstrated nearly 700 years ago for national pride will continue to inspire generations.
She expressed hope that students of the university will not only excel in professional education but also embody values of spirituality and patriotism in their conduct.
"The institution, rooted in the legacy of Mahant Digvijaynath and Mahant Avaidyanath, should work with unwavering devotion to public service, education, and India’s cultural values."
She further said that Mahayogi Gorakhnath University is among the proud institutions to emerge from the glorious legacy of the Gorakhnath Temple. With improved facilities in the new academic building, students and faculty will be further motivated in their pursuits.
The President highlighted the importance of Panchakarma in detoxifying the human body, noting its success in treating chronic ailments. She expressed hope that the new Panchakarma Centre will benefit a large number of people.
The President recalled her own educational journey, stating, “After completing Class VII, I went to Bhubaneswar—300 kilometres from my village—to pursue further studies in the academic session of 1970–71. At that time, 55 years ago, this distance felt even greater due to limited means of transportation. Before me, no girl from my village had ever stepped out for education.”
She mentioned that she was fortunate to find accommodation in a women’s hostel in Bhubaneswar. While much has changed since then and daughters across the country are now setting new benchmarks in various fields, many girls still face challenges in accessing higher education. A major obstacle remains the lack of safe and adequate hostel facilities. This often forces girls to discontinue their studies.
She therefore praised the decision to establish a new girls’ hostel at the university, calling it a significant step towards ensuring women’s access to higher education. “Education is the most effective means of empowerment,” she said, adding that the initiative represents a valuable contribution to the cause of women’s empowerment.
The President stated that under the National Education Policy 2020, private higher education institutions are playing a significant role in working toward philanthropic and public-oriented goals. She acknowledged that this is the first private university in the Gorakhpur region contributing to higher education and praised Goraksha Peeth and Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad for their efforts in advancing education.
She noted that former President Ram Nath Kovind had inaugurated the university, and in just four years, the institution has made remarkable progress. It has become a leading centre for higher and vocational education in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The university’s development journey has received vital guidance and support from the Chief Minister and Chancellor Yogi Adityanath. The President congratulated him and his team for the achievements.
She further mentioned that the university operates a medical college, Ayurveda college, and hospitals that integrate both allopathic and Ayurvedic education and services—highlighting a comprehensive healthcare approach. Shri Gorakhnath Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, currently equipped with 650 beds, is set to expand with a new 1800-bed facility.
Its Ayurveda hospital currently has a capacity of 200 beds. The university is also making strides in professional education, agricultural research, rural development, entrepreneurship promotion, and botanical studies through collaborations with several national and international institutions. She expressed confidence that these initiatives would yield concrete results in the near future. UNI XC SSP
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