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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated bronze statues of Ayurveda legend Charaka and surgical pioneer Susruta at Goa Raj Bhavan. The event highlighted the state’s eco-friendly initiatives, including medicinal gardens and a Bonsai Garden. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant emphasized the project’s uniqueness for tourism and heritage preservation. The installation celebrates India’s ancient medical legacy while aligning with modern sustainability goals.

Key Points: VP Dhankhar Unveils Charaka and Susruta Statues at Goa Raj Bhavan

  • VP Dhankhar honors ancient medical pioneers Charaka and Susruta
  • Goa Raj Bhavan expands eco-friendly initiatives with medicinal gardens
  • Statues installed in Vaman Vriksha Kala Udyan Bonsai Garden
  • Project aligns with PM Modi’s Swachh Bharat and Ayurveda promotion
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VP Dhankhar inaugurates statues of Acharya Charaka, Sage Susruta at Goa Raj Bhavan

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurates statues of Ayurveda pioneer Charaka and surgery founder Susruta at Goa Raj Bhavan, alongside CM Sawant and Governor Pillai.

"This is a very unique program - Chief Minister Pramod Sawant"

Panaji, May 22

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the statues of Acharya Charaka and Sage Susruta installed at Raj Bhavan, Goa, on Thursday. State Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant were present.

Acharya Charaka is regarded as the father of Ayurveda, and Sage Susruta as the father of surgery.

"Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the statues of Acharya Charaka - 'Father of Ayurveda' and Sage Susruta - 'Father of Surgery' at Raj Bhavan...This is a very unique program," Chief Minister Sawant told reporters.

"The tourists will surely see the Vaman Vriksha Kala Udyan (Bonsai Garden) and statues of Acharya Charaka and Sage Susruta," he added.

According to officials, the Goa Raj Bhavan has emerged as an eco-friendly model by implementing various schemes for the protection of nature. For the last three years, Raj Bhavan has started various gardens on the campus of Raj Bhavan, namely Orchid Poly House, Jack Fruit Garden, Bio-Digestor Plant, Vaman Vriksha Kala Udyan, Aushadi Vatika, etc..

Besides, Raj Bhavan started a 'Gaushala' in the name of the Prime Minister, on his birthday and through this effort, protecting "Swetakapila" cows. Goa Raj Bhavan received appreciation from all walks of life on these new initiatives, said Sanjeev C Gauns Dessai, Secretary to the Governor.

The Secretary further informed that as a part of the Vaman Vriksha Kala Udyan (Bonsai Garden) and Indian Medicinal Heritage, bronze statues of Acharya Charaka (Father of Ayurveda) and Sage Sushruta (Father of Surgery) are designed and installed in the lawns/garden of Raj Bhavan.

These two were brilliant physicians of ancient India, and the two books, the Charaka Samhita and Sushrata Samhita, authored by them are renowned and in use even today for their deep knowledge and comprehension of medicine. Sage Sushruta, also known as the Father of Surgery, was not only a well-known medical practitioner in India but also across the world.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Wonderful initiative! Our ancient scholars like Charaka and Susruta deserve this recognition. Ayurveda is India's gift to the world 🌿. Hope more such installations come up across India to educate our youth about our glorious past.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate honoring our heritage, I wonder how much budget was spent on these statues when Goa has pressing healthcare needs. Couldn't this money be used for actual Ayurvedic hospitals instead? Just a thought.
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Arjun S.
As a medical student, I'm thrilled to see our surgical pioneer Sage Susruta getting recognition! His techniques were centuries ahead of their time. The bonsai garden addition makes it perfect for tourists to learn about both nature and our medical heritage.
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Sunita P.
The eco-friendly initiatives at Raj Bhavan are commendable! From bonsai garden to gaushala - shows how tradition and environment protection can go hand in hand. Will definitely visit next time I'm in Goa 😊
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Vikram D.
Good move but implementation matters. Hope they maintain these gardens properly unlike many govt projects that look great at inauguration but get neglected later. Also, where are the statues of female scholars from ancient India?
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Neha T.
Charaka Samhita changed my life! After years of allopathic medicines for digestion issues, Ayurveda from Charaka's teachings finally helped. More Indians should learn about these gems of our culture instead of blindly following Western medicine.

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