On the occasion of prime minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, yoga guru baba Ramdev and acharya Balkrishna, co-founders of Patanjali Ayurved, announced three significant national-level service initiatives. These initiatives aim to set benchmarks in education, healthcare, and indigenous (Swadeshi) development, reflecting Patanjali’s commitment to nation-building. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Constitution Club in Delhi.
1. Prime Minister’s Pratibha Puraskar (Education Initiative)
Objective: To encourage academic excellence among students.
Details of Awards:
Meritorious students achieving 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions in Class 10 and Class 12 board exams will be honored.
Eligible boards include CBSE, the Indian Board of Education, and all state boards.
Cash Prize: Each selected student will receive ₹50,000.
Impact:
Recognizes and motivates talented students across districts.
Promotes competitiveness, dedication, and higher standards in education.
Encourages the younger generation to contribute to nation-building.
2. Medical & health Camps (Healthcare Initiative)
Objective: To provide free healthcare access and spread awareness about yoga and holistic health.
Execution:
Camps will be organized at 750 locations nationwide.
Services include free medical checkups, health consultations, and yoga sessions.
Focus Areas:
Promoting preventive healthcare through yoga.
Offering affordable treatment options to the general public.
Impact:
Improves accessibility to medical services in urban and rural areas.
Raises awareness about the benefits of yoga and naturopathy.
Supports the government’s mission of “Healthy India.”
3. Swadeshi Camps (Indigenous Development & Chronic Care)
Objective: To promote Swadeshi self-reliance while addressing chronic health issues.
Execution:
Camps at 750 nationwide locations will provide free medicines and treatment.
Special focus on chronic liver disease, fatty liver, and cirrhosis.
Awareness Drive:
Highlights Patanjali’s contribution to self-reliant india (Atmanirbhar Bharat).
Emphasizes India’s role in shaping the new world order through Swadeshi.
Impact:
Directly benefits patients with serious health problems.
Strengthens public confidence in indian healthcare traditions.
Promotes indigenous systems of medicine and wellness.
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