Lok Sabha Question No. 2678 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Extra Mural Research Scheme
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: George Baker

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2678 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH MARCH, 2017

## EXTRA MURAL RESEARCH SCHEME

## 2678. SHRI GEORGE BAKER:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of the Extra Mural Research Scheme along with its features;
- (b) the details of funds, allocated, sanctioned and utili sed under this scheme since its inception, State/UT - wise;
- (c) the details of target fixed and achievements made in this regard during the said perio
- (d) the number of young scholars of AYUSH sectors encouraged across the country and ne drugs developed under this scheme during the said period, State/ UT - wise; and
- (e) whether the Government is satisfied with the achievements made under this scheme, i not, the reasons therefor and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a): The  Extra  Mural  Research  Scheme  under  Ministry  of  AYUSH  provides  grant  to Public/Private  research  organization  which  are  competent  to  undertake  project  in  the Ayurveda,  Yoga  &  Natoturopathy,  Unani  Siddha  and  Homoeopathy.  The  grants - in - aid  are provided to the Research Organization directly and not to state/UT governments. The sc was formulated in the year 1999 and has been lately amended in November, 2014.

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(b): The Stream - wise  details of the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized under the scheme since its inception in 1999 are as below: -

(In Rs.)

| Stream             | Sanctioned (In Rs.)   | Allocated       | Utilized       |
|--------------------|-----------------------|-----------------|----------------|
| Ayurveda           | 14,47,60,055/ -       | 11,20,16,018/ - | 9,24,08,684/ - |
| Yoga & Naturopathy | ---                   | 4,77,43,000/ -  | 4,77,43,000/ - |
| Unani              | 15,74,60,258/ -       | 11,43,93,851/ - | 7,99,81,777/ - |
| Siddha             | 2,77,17,629/ -        | 1,37,34,014/ -  | 36,91,584/ -   |
| Homoeoopathy       | 10,94,56,197/ -       | 7,74,23,003/ -  | 6,64,47,593/ - |

(c): There  are  no  specific  targets  fixed  for  the  scheme.  However,  the  achievement are  as follows: -

The total No. of the project funded under this scheme is 211, out of which a total projects have been completed. A total of 161 papers have been published in the peer rev journals. Further, 13 patents have been filed as a seque l to the research work undertaken under the EMR scheme in the Ayurveda and Unani stream. So far, 10 homoeopathic drugs have been validated under this scheme.

(d): The EMR scheme provides for engagement of 1 - 2  Research Fellows for the specific duration  of  each  project.  However,  the  number  of  scholars  encouraged  across  the  cou through this scheme have not been assessed.

(e): Yes. The EMR scheme has grown in popularity among the scientific community of the country.  During  last  two  years,  400  projects  (approx.)  have  been  received  in  the  Mini AYUSH. After amendment of the scheme in November, 2014, the total grant during the 2015 - 16 raised from Rs. 1.80 Cr ore to Rs. 5.82 Crore. The scheme has attracted the best scientists reputed organizations, viz. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), National Ins Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) etc.

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