Patanjali University signs MoU with Indonesia’s lone Hindu University UHN for academic, Yoga collaboration

Yog Guru Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali University on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s only Hindu university, Universitas Hindu Negeri (UHN) aimed at promoting student exchange programmes as well as shared platforms for research and yoga competitions.

Patanjali University Vice Chancellor and key aide of Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, was also present on the occasion.

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Members of Indonesia’s academic community and individuals devoted to Sanatan traditions witnessed the signing ceremony and widely publicized the event. Bali legislator Dr. Somveer was also present on the occasion.

Speaking at the event, Acharya Balkrishna said that under the MoU students from both countries will be able to collaborate on research projects and enhance their knowledge by sharing academic work with one another.

He further noted that the Indonesian university operates 35 different faculties.

“We are deeply overwhelmed and honoured to be here. Very soon, Patanjali will undertake major work not only in the academic field but also in the revival of yoga and Sanatan traditions in Indonesia,” said Balkrishna

Addressing the gathering, Professor Dr Gusti Ngurah Sudiana of UHN said that Patanjali University is a leading institution in the field of Yoga and Ayurveda and enjoys a global reputation.

He said that through this MoU, Indonesian students will benefit not only in Yoga and Ayurveda but also in other disciplines such as agriculture, research, information technology, and related fields.

Prof. Made Purnama of UHN hailed the MoU with Patanjali University as a golden opportunity for Indonesian students.

Earlier in the day, the management committee of Universitas Hindu Negeri (UHN) accorded a warm welcome to the Vice Chancellor of Patanjali University and the entire Patanjali University delegation.