President Droupadi Murmu Likely to Inaugurate UP’s First AYUSH University in Gorakhpur on June 30
AYUSH university reflects the growing national and international interest in India’s ancient wellness traditions
In a major boost to traditional medicine and integrated healthcare, President Droupadi Murmu is expected to inaugurate the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur on June 30, 2025. This will be Uttar Pradesh’s first dedicated AYUSH university, marking a historic moment for the region and for India’s growing focus on alternative medicine systems.
The new university, located in Pipri, Bhathat, has been constructed at a cost of ₹267.5 crore and sprawls over 52 acres. Final touches are currently underway, and officials report that over 95% of the construction work is complete, including academic blocks, hospitals, and hostels.
Historic Significance
This inauguration is expected to be particularly symbolic, as Gorakhpur becomes the only city in the state where the foundation stone and the inauguration of a university have both been carried out by Presidents of India. The foundation stone for this AYUSH university was laid earlier by former President Ram Nath Kovind in 2021.
Centre for Traditional Systems of Medicine
Originally established under UP Act No. 6 of 2020 and renamed in honor of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath in 2021, the university is poised to be a center of excellence in Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. With around 100 affiliated colleges across the state, the university will serve as a central regulatory and academic body for AYUSH education in Uttar Pradesh.
Since its outpatient department (OPD) opened in February 2023, the university has already treated over one lakh patients. The upcoming AYUSH hospital is expected to further promote health tourism, support medicinal plant farming, and generate local employment opportunities.
Presidential Visit Packed with Significance
President Murmu is also likely to attend the first-ever MBBS convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur during her visit. Additionally, she may inaugurate an auditorium and lay the foundation for a stadium at the Mahayogi Gorakhnath University, strengthening the region’s educational and sports infrastructure.
A Vision Aligned with Holistic Development
The university is a flagship initiative championed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who has consistently promoted integrated healthcare models blending modern medicine with traditional systems. The inauguration of this AYUSH university reflects the growing national and international interest in India’s ancient wellness traditions.
As the countdown begins, Gorakhpur prepares to welcome the President and celebrate a milestone that blends India’s healing heritage with modern academic infrastructure.
