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कोविड-19 संसर्गाविरुद्धाच्या लढ्यात, विशेषतः महामारीच्या दुसऱ्या लाटेच्या कालावधीत, आयुष औषध योजनेने लोकांची प्रतिकारशक्ती वाढवून अत्यंत महत्त्वाची भूमिका बजावली आहे, असे राष्ट्रपती रामनाथ कोविंद यांनी म्हटले आहे. उत्तर प्रदेशातील गोरखपूर येथे महायोगी गुरु गोरखनाथ आयुष विश्वविद्यालयाची कोनशीला बसविण्याच्या कार्यक्रमात ते आज  बोलत होते. तसेच, हिंदी मध्ये वाचा► राष्ट्रपति ने गोरखपुर में महायोगी गुरु गोरखनाथ आयुष विश्वविद्यालय की आधारशिला रखी या कार्यक्रमात उपस्थितांना संबोधित करताना ते म्हणाले की, देशात प्राचीन काळापासून आरोग्य सुविधा आणि औषधपचाराच्या अनेक पारंपरिक आणि अपारंपरिक पद्धती प्रचलित आहेत. केंद्र सरकारने या पद्धतींच्या विकासासाठी अखंडीत प्रयत्न केले आहेत. या औषधोपचार पद्धतींचे पद्धतशीर शिक्षण आणि संशोधन केले जावे  यासाठी 2014 मध्ये आयुष मंत्रालयाची स्थापना करण्यात आली असे त्यांनी सांगितले. उत्तर प्रदेश सरकारने देखील 2017 मध्ये आयुष मंत्रालयाची स्थापना केली याकडे त्यांनी निर्देश केला. महायोगी गुरु गोरखनाथ आयुष विश्वविद्यालयाच्या स्थापनेमुळे  या विद्यापीठाशी संलग्न असलेल्या राज्यातील इतर आयुष वैद्यकीय संस्था त्यांच्या क्षेत्रात अधिक उत्तम काम करु शकतील असा विश्वास त्यांनी व्यक्त केला. राष्ट्रपती म्हणाले की आज संपूर्ण जगात एकात्मिक औषध योजनेच्या संकल्पनेला मान्यता मिळत आहे. लोकांना रोगमुक्त करण्यासाठी विविध वैद्यकीय उपचारपद्धती एकमेकींना पूरक म्हणून कार्य करीत आहेत. औषधी वनस्पती आणि झाडांच्या मागणीत सतत वाढ होत आहे आणि त्यामुळे शेतकरी तसेच जंगल निवासींचे उत्पन्न वाढत आहे तसेच अधिक रोजगार निर्मिती देखील होत आहे. (PIB) तसेच, इंग्रजी मध्ये वाचा► President of India Lays The Foundation Stone For The Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Ayush Vishwavidyalaya at Gorakhpur

In the fight against COVID-19, especially in the second wave of the outbreak of the pandemic, AYUSH systems of medicine have played a vital role by increasing the immunity of people, said the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was speaking on the occasion of laying of the foundation stone for the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH Vishwavidyalaya at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Just as the President began his address after foundation laying, it rained. The President described this coincidence as auspicious beginning for the project. Addressing the gathering, the President said that many traditional and non-conventional systems of healthcare and healing have been prevalent in our country since ancient times. The Government of India has made continuous efforts for their development. For the systematic education and research of these systems of medicine, the Ministry of AYUSH was formed in 2014. He noted that Government of Uttar Pradesh had also established the Department of AYUSH in 2017. He was confident that with establishment of the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University, AYUSH medical institutes of the state would be able to do better work in their respective fields by being affiliated with this university. Also, Read in Marathi► कोविड -19 विरुद्धच्या लढ्यात सामान्य जनतेची रोगप्रतिकारशक्ती वाढवून आयुष औषध प्रणालीने अत्यंत महत्त्वाची भूमिका बजावली आहे : राष्ट्रपती कोविंद The President said that it is believed that Baba Gorakhnath has been one of the pioneers who have prepared medicines from minerals and metals as emergency medicines. Therefore, the naming of this University as “Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Ayush Vishwavidyalaya” is quite appropriate. The President said that India is the best example of unity in diversity. People of India do not hesitate in adopting whatever is in public interest, beneficial and accessible to all. The practice of different types of medical systems in our country is also the result of this thinking. Yoga, Ayurveda and Siddha are India's contribution to the world. The President said that today, the idea of Integrative System of Medicine is being recognized all over the world. Different medical systems are helping in curing the people as a complementary system to each other. The President said that although the tribal society has a rich tradition of knowledge of herbs and herbal medicines, but in the past two decades, the popularity of AYUSH systems of medicine has increased across the country. The demand for medicinal herbs and plants has surged which is resulting in increasing income of farmers and forest dwellers as well as generating employment. He expressed confidence that the establishment of Mahayogi Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur would further boost the education and popularity of AYUSH systems. (PIB) Read in Hindi► राष्ट्रपति ने गोरखपुर में महायोगी गुरु गोरखनाथ आयुष विश्वविद्यालय की आधारशिला रखी

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Scientists at NMIMS University, Mumbai, have developed a battery-operated reusable mask that offers protection from airborne human pathogens.While regular masks protect from aerogel and large dust particles, they do not protect against most human pathogens.On the contrary, the new mask is four-layered cotton with a metallic mesh, which acts as an electrical filter. During inhaling and exhaling, the pathogens coming in contact with the mask get neutralised instantly, ensuring complete protection to the user.The mask is reusable, self-sterilising, and environment-friendly. The battery lasts for more than six months, if used with proper care, and is replaceable. This mask replaces more than 240 regular masks reducing the environmental burden, and is thus eco-friendly."We have used a lithium button battery, which can be used and thrown away. It can last up to six to eight months," Neetin Desai, Dean of NMIMS' Sunandan Divatia School of Science in Mumbai, told IANS."Under laboratory conditions, when continuously used up to 72 hrs, the mask showed 99.9 per cent inhibition of bacterial and fungal growth," Desai added.The masks will be commercially rolled out and marketed by pharma company Milton Group from next week. It will be priced between Rs 800 to Rs 1,000, he noted.--IANSrvt/vd

Bengaluru, July 2 (IANS) The Karnataka government has directed all the universities in the state to vaccinate their students on priority before offline classes begin for the 2021-22 academic year, Deputy Chief Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan said on Thursday."We have directed the vice-chancellors of all the universities in the state to vaccinate their wards (students) by July 10 on priority to facilitate opening of physical classes in higher educational institutes, including colleges," Narayan said in a statement here.Narayan, a medical doctor by profession, holds the portfolios of higher education, IT, BT and science and technology in the BJP-led Karnataka government."As per the vaccination drive schedule, maximum number of students above 18 years will be administered the jab over the next 10 days across the state," he said after a virtual meet with the vice-chancellors.As part of gradual lifting of the lockdown measures in the state, Narayan said the date of opening of colleges and universities would be decided on the success of the vaccination drive to protect the students from the pandemic.--IANSfb/arm