Uttarakhand CM Dhami plants sapling with Baba Ramdev at Dhanvantari Dham on Harela
Pauri Garhwal, July 15
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday participated in a large-scale plantation drive at Malagram in Yamkeshwar block of Pauri Garhwal district on the occasion of the Harela festival and planted a sapling to promote the message of environmental conservation and greener Uttarakhand.
During his visit, the Chief Minister toured the Shri Dhanvantari Dham Herbal World Himalaya and reviewed its collection of rare medicinal plants, ongoing research activities and Ayurveda-based innovations. He also inspected the meditation hut located within the premises.
Highlighting Uttarakhand's rich biodiversity, Himalayan medicinal flora and traditional Ayurvedic knowledge, Dhami said the state's natural heritage is invaluable not only for India but for the entire world. He stressed the need for conservation and scientific research, stating that such initiatives would strengthen environmental protection while promoting the cultivation of medicinal plants, Ayurveda-based research, herbal tourism and creating new livelihood and self-employment opportunities for local youth.
Located at Malagram, Shri Dhanvantari Dham Herbal World Himalaya is a unique herbal park of its kind in the country, where rare herbs and medicinal plants sourced from different states and Himalayan regions are being scientifically conserved and cultivated. The facility is emerging as an important centre integrating traditional systems of medicine with modern scientific research.
CM Dhami also planted a sapling in the premises of Shri Dhanvantari Dham along with Yog Guru Baba Ramdev.
Earlier, Dhami inspected the ongoing construction of the Science City project at the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) and participated in the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) symposium.
He addressed the gathering on Monday and said that the Science City project in Dehradun is progressing rapidly and, in the coming years, will emerge as a leading centre for science, innovation and research, not only for Uttarakhand but for students, researchers and scientists from across the country.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Plantation drives are good but we need sustained maintenance, not just photo ops. Hope these saplings are actually cared for and not abandoned after the event. The focus on medicinal plants is promising though.
Science City project is what we need! 🚀 Uttarakhand shouldn't just be about tourism but also innovation hubs. Herbal park + science city = perfect combination for youth employment.
Baba Ramdev's involvement adds credibility to Ayurveda research. But I hope the focus remains on science and not just branding. Our Himalayan herbs are truly miraculous - need proper documentation and global recognition.
Har Harela Mubaarak! 🌿 This is exactly how we should celebrate our festivals - merging tradition with environment. Wish more states followed Uttarakhand's model of development plus conservation.
Impressive move! The combination of Ayurveda, herbal tourism and science research is forward-thinking. Hope local youth benefit from self-employment opportunities through these initiatives. Uttarakhand leading by example 🇮🇳
A much-needed push for integrating traditional knowledge with modern science. However, I hope the Science City project prioritises practical research over just building infrastructure. Our students deserve world-class facilities.