Agartala | Jan 3rd,2026 | SKY LINK TIMES
Swadeshi Medical Camp at Tripura University:
A Swadeshi Medical Camp was organised at Tripura University to commemorate the martyrdom day of Babu Genu, regarded as the first martyr of India’s Swadeshi movement. The initiative aimed to reaffirm the relevance of indigenous values and traditional healthcare systems in contemporary India. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, university staff and local residents.
The event was jointly organised by Tripura University, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Agartala Centre, and the Swadeshi Jagaran Manch.
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Call to Embrace Swadeshi for a Stronger Economy
Addressing the inaugural session on Friday, Prof Bhagwati Prasad Sharma, Chairman of UNESCO MGIEP, urged citizens to strengthen patriotism by respecting the labour of Indian workers and consciously choosing domestically manufactured products.
He appealed especially to the youth to practise Swadeshi in their daily lives, stating that widespread adoption of indigenous products would contribute to economic growth and help India move towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. Speaking to ANI, Prof Sharma said pride in being Indian should be reflected in the acceptance and use of Indian-made goods as part of building a New Bharat.
Rediscovering Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Speaking on the occasion, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University Prof Shyamal Das said that India has begun rediscovering the strength of Swadeshi and is making rapid progress by embracing indigenous systems.
Paying tribute to Babu Genu, he said countless sacrifices were made during the freedom struggle to awaken the national spirit of Swadeshi. He added that initiatives such as Swadeshi medicine and the Indian Knowledge System are guiding India towards reclaiming its role as Vishwaguru.
Honouring Sacrifice with a Swadeshi Pledge
University Registrar Prof Deepak Sharma recalled that Babu Genu laid down his life in 1930 while opposing the trade of foreign cloth during the freedom movement. He said remembering such sacrifices inspires not only the use of Swadeshi products but also the adoption of a Swadeshi mindset rooted in Indian values.
On the occasion, he administered a Swadeshi Pledge to research scholars, students, faculty members, officers and staff. The event concluded with slogans of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Jai Swadeshi” echoing across the auditorium.
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Ayurvedic Consultations and Free Medicines
Dr Vimal Tiwari, In-charge of the CCRAS Agartala Centre, along with his medical team, provided Ayurvedic consultations and distributed free medicines to university stakeholders and residents of nearby villages.
Highlighting the importance of Ayurveda, Dr Tiwari said the ancient medical system focuses on treating diseases at their roots and advised people to align their daily routines with natural solar cycles for better health.
Legacy of Patriotism and Camp’s Impact
Dr Manojba Roy of the Tripura University Health Centre spoke on the life and sacrifice of Babu Genu and urged the youth to draw lessons of patriotism from his legacy.
More than 500 people benefited from the medical camp. Finance Officer Shri Debasish Pal and several senior academicians were also present on the occasion.
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