Lucknow, February 6: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a video on the social media platform ‘X’ to mark the launch of the sixth Guru Gorakhnath Health Service Journey. The Chief Minister stated that this initiative is dedicated to public welfare and aims to enhance health services and social awareness in the border regions of India and Nepal.
CM Yogi emphasized that Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath guided society towards yoga, penance, and compassion, with a clear message of “welfare for all, upliftment for all.” He expressed gratitude to all officials, workers, and volunteers contributing to this journey.
Since its inception in 2019, this health service journey has benefited millions by providing free consultations, medications, tests, and health awareness. Last year, over 218,000 citizens received services during the journey held in February.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the government prioritizes health awareness and services in border and marginalized areas. Under Prime Minister Modi’s guidance, the state’s ‘double-engine government’ focuses not only on treatment but also on disease prevention, awareness, and infrastructure development. He noted that the health service journey embodies this spirit, illuminating health, service, and social consciousness among the Tharu tribe and Buntangia community in the border region.
CM Yogi remarked that this initiative exemplifies the service culture of the new India, reinforcing the commitment to “One India, Great India” by establishing health services as a form of national service. Since 2017, the government has granted revenue village status to Buntangia villages, integrating them into the mainstream of development with recognition, respect, and essential governance facilities.
He stated that diseases like encephalitis have been effectively controlled through timely strategies, vaccinations, and public participation. The government prioritizes expanding infrastructure and the holistic development of tribal communities in border areas.
This year’s health service journey will take place from February 6 to February 8, with over 1,000 doctors providing care to more than 300,000 patients in rural border areas. This collaborative effort involves the National Medicos Organization, Shri Guru Gorakhnath Seva Nyas, Vidya Bharati, Seva Bharati, Seema Jagran Manch, Ekal Abhiyan, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Arogya Bharati, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, and the Border Security Force.
CM Yogi congratulated all doctors, volunteers, and organizers, stating that inspired by Guru Gorakhnath, the effort to reach the last person in society will continue. He expressed hope that this service campaign will successfully contribute to building a healthy, empowered tribal society and a strong nation.