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Overview
Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University, also known as Gorakhpur AYUSH University, holds the distinction of being India’s first dedicated AYUSH university. Established by the Uttar Pradesh Act No. 6 of 2020 and renamed in 2021, it officially began functioning from 2022—consolidating the state’s AYUSH governance under a single roof.WikipediaThe Times of India
Key Milestones
- Foundation Stone Laid: August 28, 2021 by then-President Ram Nath Kovind in Pipri, Bhathat, Gorakhpur.The Times of IndiaWikipedia
- AYUSH OPD Launch: Began on February 15, 2023 under CM Yogi Adityanath.The Times of IndiaWikipedia
- Formal Inauguration: On July 1, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu officially inaugurated the university, unveiling new facilities including an academic block, auditorium, and a Panchakarma wellness centre.ETGovernment.comThe Times of India+1
Academic Portfolio & Scale
- Programs Offered: Undergraduate (BAMS) and postgraduate programs (MD/MS in Ayurveda, Unani, and Homeopathy).The Times of IndiaWikipedia
- Affiliations: For the 2024–25 academic year, MGYGU affiliates approximately 97–98 AYUSH institutes across Uttar Pradesh, enrolling around 7,000 students.The Times of India+1Wikipedia
A Model Institution in the Making
- Built on a 52-acre campus, the university integrates modern infrastructure with traditional healing systems. Key facilities include a Panchakarma Centre (with cottages), OPD services, and forthcoming hospital wings—positioning MGYGU as a model for employment-oriented, quality AYUSH education.The Times of India+2The Times of India+2
- It brings under one framework the previously fragmented AYUSH domains—Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy—setting a unified standard for academic and clinical excellence across the state.The Times of India+1
Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 2020 (functional since 2022) |
| Location | Pipri, Bhathat, Gorakhpur (52-acre campus) |
| Foundation Stone | 28 August 2021 |
| OPD Launch | 15 February 2023 |
| Formal Inauguration | 1 July 2025 |
| Affiliated Colleges | 97–98 AYUSH institutions |
| Students (2024–25) | ~7,000 UG & PG |
| Facilities | Academic block, Auditorium, Panchakarma centre, OPD, upcoming hospital & hostel |
MGYGU represents a landmark leap in traditional healthcare education, poised to elevate Purvanchal and Uttar Pradesh as hubs of AYUSH excellence and innovation.