Releasing the stamp at a function organised on theoccasion of birthday of Acharya Balkrishan, an associate ofYoga Guru Ramdev at Patanjali Yogpeeth here, Kamath lauded thecontribution of Ramdev in the field of Ayurveda and Yoga andsaid he is an asset for the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Uttarakhand Chief MinisterRamesh Pokhariyal Nishank announced that every year August 4would be celebrated as "Jari-Buti day" (herbal medicine day)in the state, as a great personality like Acharya Balkrishanwas born on this day.
Nishank said Uttarakhand is the only state in the countrywhere rare herbs are found. Even the Ayurvedacharya of thecountry believe the Sanjivani Booti is found in Uttarakhand,he added.
The CM also asked the farmers to grow herbs.
Supporting Nishank, Ramdev said if the farmers takeinterest in growing herbs, the Patanjali Yogapeeth is readyto take the responsibility to procure their all produce ofminimum support price, to be declared by the state government,
Ramdev also claimed that farmers can become prosperous bygrowing herbs in their fields. A book titled" Azadi Ka SampurnShankhnaad" was also released on the occasion.
Baba Ramdev honoured the people involved in the researchof medicinal herbs with "Ayurveda Gaurav" and farmers growingherbs with "Krishak Gaurav".
On this occasion, an MoU was also signed between theUttarakhand government and Patnajali Yogpeeth for procurementof herbs from farmers of the state.
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