By OUR STAFF REPORTER
Dehradun, 20 Jun: Dr HR Nagendra, former advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Institute, visited Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Jolly Grant, today.
As part of various programmes organised in celebration of International Yoga Day, a special lecture by Dr HR Nagendra was also held. Dr Nagendra stated that integrated medicine is effective in treating many diseases.
The event, organised by SRHU’s Research Cell at Adi-Kailash Auditorium, commenced with the lighting of the lamp before the portrait of the founder, Dr Swami Rama.
SRHU Vice-Chancellor Dr Rajendra Dobhal and Director Academic (Academic Development) Dr Vijendra Chauhan honoured Padma Shri awardee Dr HR Nagendra with a shawl and a memento.
Dr Nagendra mentioned that despite being the birthplace of integrated medicine, India only has a few medical institutions that have integrated yoga and Ayurveda with modern medical practices, unlike in Western medical institutions. He shared his research experiences, noting that integrated medicine significantly reduced diabetes symptoms in 250,000 people during a study. As a result, 48 research papers from this study were published in prestigious journals worldwide. He also stated he has plans to address hypertension and substance abuse among youth through integrated medicine.
SRHU Vice-Chancellor Dr Rajendra Dobhal emphasised the influence of Ayurveda in daily lives and advocated its increased use.
Neurosurgeon Dr Akshay Anand from PGI Chandigarh, in his address, urged SRHU to promote integrated medicine.
Dr Vijendra Chauhan expressed gratitude to Dr Nagendra, stating that integrated medicine is the need of the changing times.
The programme was supported by Director of Research Dr Bindu De and Dr Nikku Yadav, Dr Akshay Anand, Dr Prakash Keshavaya, Dr Sunil Saini, and others.
