KATHMANDU: Patanjali Yogapith, headquartered in Haridwar, India, is poised to establish a yoga training center and wellness facility in Rupandehi, Nepal.
Patanjali has also announced its plans to operate an Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing facility in Dhakdhai, Rupandehi, with a significant investment of one billion rupees.
In a press conference held in Butwal, Chairman of Yogapith and Ayurveda Shiromani, Acharya Balakrishna, emphasized the rich abundance of herbs found in Nepal, which will be harnessed for the Ayurvedic medicine industry.
Acharya Balakrishna stated, “Nepal’s forests, mountains, and rivers hold an extensive reserve of herbs, but their potential has not been fully realized.”
He went on to underscore the substantial opportunity for herbal production in Nepal and its potential for export, emphasizing the lack of a market search requirement for herbal sales.
Acharya Balakrishna mentioned that the establishment of this industry will generate employment opportunities for over 500 people, with a focus on local employment. Furthermore, more than a thousand individuals will indirectly benefit from employment through herb collection and supply to the industry.
Notably, there are currently more than one hundred thousand Patanjali yoga instructors in Nepal.
Acharya Balakrishna highlighted Nepal’s global identity as the birthplace of Buddha and mentioned iconic locations such as Pashupatinath, Muktinath, Mata Janaki, and Balmiki ashrams as integral components of Nepal’s cultural heritage.
During a press conference held at the Kamakhya temple complex in Basantpur, Palpa, Acharya Balakrishna, who returned to his hometown of Syangja to celebrate Dashain for the first time in 40 years, expressed his view on the enduring cultural ties between Nepal and India.
He commented, “While the political boundaries and relations between Nepal and India may differ, the cultural heritage remains the same. The unity of the heart transcends political boundaries. The cultural and eternal connection ensures that the relationship between India and Nepal remains unbroken.”
Acharya Balakrishna also highlighted Nepal’s appeal as a tourist destination for Indian visitors, citing the country’s natural beauty, ease of travel, linguistic and religious similarities, and cultural ties.
He pointed out that, unlike some Indian states where a passport is required for entry, Indian citizens can freely visit any part of Nepal without the need for a passport or special permissions.
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