PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 3 -- Governor Anandiben Patel on Sunday emphasised the importance of environmental consciousness and health awareness in her virtual address during the 27th Foundation Day of Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU). She urged the adoption of Swadeshi practices to promote self-reliance and revive India's rich knowledge traditions.

Commending UPRTOU's commitment to outreach, social responsibility, and public awareness, she highlighted the importance of expanding access to higher education-particularly for rural populations, women, and Anganwadi workers. She noted that the Raj Bhavan actively supports such initiatives and praised the university for nurturing national and cultural values among learners. She als...