In December 2025, University of Patanjali in Haridwar(Uttarakhand) became India’s first Yoga and Ayurveda focused ‘Cluster Center’ under the Gyan Bharatam Mission (GBM), a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Culture.
- The initiative preserves ancient Indian knowledge systems through research, digitization, and institutional mentoring.
- What? University of Patanjali Designated as Cluster Center
- Under Which Mission? Gyan Bharatam Mission (GBM)
- GBM Implemented by: Ministry of Culture (MoC)
- Key Figures: Swami Ramdev (Chancellor), Dr. Acharya Balkrishna (VC), Dr. Anirban Dash (Project Director)
MoU Signed: This recognition was formalized through an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in the presence of Yogaguru Swami Ramdev, Chancellor of University of Patanjali; Dr. Anirban Dash, Director of GBM, among others, during a ceremony held in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
Gyan Bharatam Mission:
Overview: Gyan Bharatam Mission safeguards India’s intellectual heritage, particularly manuscripts and traditional knowledge, through conservation, research, and dissemination.
Total MoUs Signed: So far, 33 MoUs, including 20 cluster centers (of which 8 are universities) were signed under GBM.
Preservation of Ancient Texts/Manuscripts: As of now, the university has preserved more than 50,000 ancient texts, digitized over 42 lakh pages and republished 40 manuscripts.
Significance: Now, the university as a Cluster Center of GBM, will be able to mentor 20 associated institutions, that will strengthen nationwide efforts in cultural preservation.
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