Archive · 17 Jan 2026
PM Modi Promotes Sea Buckthorn, Himalayan 'Superfood'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been talking about a special fruit called Sea Buckthorn, which grows in the Himalayas.
This fruit is very tough and can survive in very cold and hot weather.
It's packed with lots of good things like Vitamin C and special fats called Omega fatty acids.
People believe it can help keep you healthy, make your skin better, and even help your tummy feel good.
In old stories, like the Ramayana, this fruit is called 'Sanjivani Booti' and is said to have magical healing powers.
PM Modi wants more people to eat this fruit because it's so good for you.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the benefits of Sea Buckthorn, a Himalayan fruit, in a resurfaced video.
Sea Buckthorn is known for its high Vitamin C content and all four essential Omega fatty acids.
The fruit is linked to the legendary 'Sanjivani Booti' from the Ramayana, believed to have healing properties.
It is rich in antioxidants and supports immunity, heart health, skin, and gut health.
The plant can survive extreme temperatures ranging from -40 to +40 degrees Celsius.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Promotion of Sea Buckthorn, a Himalayan fruit
- When
- During a convocation ceremony (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India (Himalayan region, Ladakh)
- Why
- To highlight its exceptional nutritional value and encourage its consumption
- Scientific Name
- Hippophae rhamnoides
- Common Names
- Sea Buckthorn, Sanjivani Booti
- Growing Regions
- Ladakh, Himalayan region
- Key Nutrients
- Vitamin C, Omega 3, 6, 7, 9, antioxidants
- Traditional Uses
- Ayurveda, folk medicine
- Forms Consumed
- Juices, oils, supplements, herbal preparations
- Temperature Range
- -40 to +40 degrees Celsius