CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The forest healing centre has been developed by the Research Wing of Uttarakhand Forest Department after research on healing properties of the forests and its revitalizing impact on overall health and well being. It is spread over an area of around 13 acres.

Detailed explanation-2: -News from the AllianceIndia’s First Forest Healing Centre inaugurated at Ranikhet in Kalika, Uttarakhand. The first forest healing centre of India was inaugurated on 7th March 2021 at Ranikhet in Kalika Uttarakhand.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first forest reserve of India is the Satpura National Park. Also known as the Satpura Tiger Reserve. It is located in the Hoshangabad District (newly named Narmadapuram ) of Madhya Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-4: -By the inspiration of Gandhi ji, renowned Freedom Fighter late Dr Sadanand Singh, started Prakritik Chikitsa Kendra (a Naturopathy Sanatorium) in his home town, Bhagalpur, on 18 December 1954.

Detailed explanation-5: -Healing forests are wooded areas, which are suitable for the therapeutic use in specific medical indications. Treatments by trained therapists in healing forests can favourably influence the course of diseases and disabilities as well as mental disorders (tertiary prevention) and relieve chronic diseases (palliation).