In a move that will revolutionize critical care in Haridwar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will officially open the Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital on Thursday. This inauguration, part of his packed two-day Uttarakhand itinerary, signals the government’s push for advanced medical facilities in spiritual heartlands.
Touching down Wednesday, Shah’s tour emphasizes integrated growth through health upgrades, religious observances, and cultural tributes. The hospital ribbon-cutting at 10 AM in Maharishi Dayanand Gram, Patanjali Yogpeeth, is expected to provide swift, specialized treatment to severe cases, markedly improving survival rates and regional health outcomes.
Transitioning to spiritual duties, Shah heads to Gayatri Tirth Shantikunj at 10:45 AM to pray at the eternal flame and engage with the Gayatri Parivar community, whose nationwide impact on ethics and service remains profound.
The afternoon features a landmark public rally at Bairagi Island for the 2026 Shatabdi Varsh Samaroah, commemorating Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma’s centenary and the Akhand Deep tradition. International devotees and dignitaries will join as Shah extols the Parivar’s pivotal role in moral and spiritual rejuvenation.
Wednesday saw Shah at Geeta Bhawan, Rishikesh, for the Kalyan magazine’s 100-year milestone release. He positioned Geeta Press as central to India’s cultural resurgence, mirroring PM Modi’s policy framework. Special accolades went to visionary founder Hanuman Prasad Poddar for his unwavering commitment to Sanatan Dharma over a century.
Shah’s engagements paint a vivid picture of progress intertwined with heritage, ensuring Haridwar’s health services match its sacred stature while inspiring similar models nationwide.