Question: Where has been India’s first forest healing centre inaugurated?
(a) Ranikhet
(b) Shimla
(c) Gulmarg
(d) Tawang
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 7 March 2021, India’s first forest healing centre was inaugurated at Kalika near Ranikhet, Uttarakhand.
- The forest healing centre has been developed by the Research Wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department. It is spread over an area of around 13 acres.
- The Centre will revitalize the human health and well being by providing platforms to the meditation and exercises in a prosperous forest ambience.
- The healing centre is inspired by the Japanese technique of forest bathing (shinrin – yoku).
- Uttarakhand is home of biodiversity rich Corbett National Park, Gangotri National Park, Govind PashuVihar National Park, Nanda Devi National Park, Rajaji National Park, Valley of Flowers National Park.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay