Lok Sabha Question No. 5612 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-07
Subject: Yoga Trainers
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: RITI PATHAK, KAMLA DEVI PATLE

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 5612 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH APRIL, 2017

## YOGA TRAINERS

## 5612. SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

## SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE :

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

- (a)  the  number  of  trained  Yoga  instructors/professionals  working  at  present  in  the  c State/UT - wise;
- (b) the details of Yoga Chikitsa Kendras running under CGHS, State/UTwise;
- (c) whether there are permanent Central Government Yoga instructors under his Ministry a so, the details thereof indicating sanctioned and present position of strength; and
- (d) the criteria and appointment/ selection of such Yoga instructors along with the remuner paid by the Government?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SI DDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY

## ANSWER (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a): The following three Organizations under the Ministry of AYUSH work for Yoga in th country:
- Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi
- Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi
- National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune, Maharshtra

The  details  of  the  Yoga  Instructors/  professionals  working  at  these  Organisatio enclosed at Annexure -I (State/UT wise).

Further,  Central  Government  Heal th  Scheme  (CGHS)  under  Directorate  General  of Health Services (DGHS) has as appointed 03 Yoga Instructors.

Contd………

(b):

- MDNIY  has set  up 19 Yoga  Chikitsa  Kendras  in CGHS  Dispensaries.  List  enclosed  at Annexure - II .
- CGHS has informed that they are running total 17 Yoga Chikitsa Kendras. List enclose Annexure - III .

(c): There are five regular Yoga Instructors against the ten sanctioned posts in Morarj National Institute of Yoga under Ministry of AYUSH.

(d): MDNIY recruited Yoga Instructors as per Recruitment Rules on Pay Scale with Grade Pay of Rs.4200/ - . A copy of the recruitment rules of the post of Yoga Instructor is enclo Annexure -IV.

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## MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## Details of number of trained Yoga Instructors/Professionals working under Ministry of AYUSH

## I. Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi

- b. Yoga Instructors (Full time) -33
- a. Yoga professionals -12
- c. Yoga Instructors (Part - time) -08

(2Instructors working at Uttar Pradesh and rest working in Delhi)

## II. National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune, Maharashtra

- a. 16 Yoga & Naturopathy professionals
- b. 25 Therapists

(All working at Pune, Maharashtra)

## III. Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopath y, New Delhi

- b. Yoga Therapists -18
- a. Yoga & Naturopathy professionals -20

(02 Instructors & 01 working at Haryana and rest are working in Delhi)

## Annexure - II

## LIST OF 19 CGHS DISPENSARIES UNDER PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE UNITS IN DELHI & NCR WHERE YOGA UNIT RUN BY MDNIY

1. CGHS Wellness Centre, Flat No.  647 - 648, Krishi Kunj, Inderpuri, New Delhi.
2. CGHS Wellness Centre, New Police Line, Kingsway Camp, Delhi
3. CGHS Wellne ss Centre, Laxmi Bai Nagar, Delhi
4. CGHS Wellness Centre, 23 Pusa Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
5. CGHS Wellness Centre, D -II/257, 259, Vinay Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
6. CGHS Wellness Centre,  D Block, Nangalraya, Janakpuri  New Delhi
7. CGHS Wellness Centre, Near Hari Nagar Ghantaghar, Hari Nagar, New Delhi.
8. CGHS Wellness Centre, Block - C, Janakpuri, New Delhi - 58
9. CGHS Wellness Centre, Sadar Bazar,  Delhi Cantt. Delhi - 10
10. 10.CGHS Wellness Centre, Pala Colony, Manglapuri, Delhi
11. 11.CGHS Wellness Centre, Lajpat Nagar Marke t,  New Delhi
12. 12.CGHS Wellness Centre,  R. K. Puram Sector - 6, New Delhi.
13. 13.CGHS Wellness Centre, Mansarovar Park, Shahdara, Delhi - 32
14. 14.CGHS Wellness Centre, Sec - 1, M B Road, Pushp Vihar, New  Delhi
15. CGHS Wellness Centre, No. 68, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Utt ar Pradesh.
16. 16.CGHS Wellness Centre, Main Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi.
17. CGHS, Wellness Center, R - 55, Sec - 11,, Noida Uttar Pradesh.
18. 18.CGHS, Wellness Center, Sec - 4, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi
19. 19.CGHS, Wellness Center, Sadiq Nagar, Siri Fort Road, New Delhi

## ANNEXURE - III

## YOGA CHIKITSA KENDRAS ( WELLNESS CENTRES ) RUNNING UNDER CENTRAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH SCHEME(CGHS)

|   S.No. | ZONE             | AREA                                                                                                                                                                                       | Total No   |
|---------|------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
|       1 | East Zone -4     | (1). Laxmi Nagar W.C, (2). Ghaziabad W.C, (3). Noida W.C. (4).Kingsway Camp. W.C                                                                                                           | 04         |
|       2 | Central Zone - 1 | Kali Bari CGHS W.C                                                                                                                                                                         | 01         |
|       3 | South l Zone - 7 | (1). Sec.8,R.K.Puram, (2). Lajpat Nagar, (3). R.K.Puram - III, (4). Sec - 6, Pushp Vihar (5). Sec - 1, M.B.Road, (6). Pushp Vihar Sec - 4, (7). Laxmi Bai Nagar (8). Sadiq Nagar New Delhi |            |
|       4 | North Zone - 5   | (1). Pusa Road, (2). Tilak Nagar, (3). Hari Nagar, (4). Inderpuri (5). Janak Puri - 1.                                                                                                     | 05         |

## ANNEXURE-IV

|   Col. No. |                                                                                                                                                           | Recruitment Rules                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|          1 | Name of the post                                                                                                                                          | Yoga Instructor                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|          2 | Number of Post                                                                                                                                            | Five                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
|          3 | Classification                                                                                                                                            | Group 'B'                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
|          4 | Pay Band with Grade Pay                                                                                                                                   | Rs.9300-34800+GP Rs4200                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
|          5 | Whether selection or non- selection                                                                                                                       | Not applicable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
|          6 | Age limit for direct recruitment                                                                                                                          | Preferably not exceeding 30 years                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|          7 | Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruitment                                                                                      | Essential: 1. A Degree in Yoga with minimum 55% of marks from a recognized University under UGC Act. OR Any Graduate with a minimum of 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University under UGC Act with Diploma in Yoga Education/Yoga Studies/Yoga Science after graduation of at least one year duration from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum of 55% of marks. 2. Practical teaching experience in Yoga in a reputed Yoga Institute for a minimum period of one year. 3. Practical ability to perform Yogic practices, for which skill test will be conducted. Desirable: 1. Proficiency in Hindi and English languages. 2. Knowledge of Computer operation. 3. Knowledge of Sanskrit |
|          8 | Whether age and qualifications prescribed for direct recruitment will apply in the case of promotions                                                     | No                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|          9 | Period of probation                                                                                                                                       | Two Years for Direct Recruitment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
|         10 | Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/transfer and percentage of vacancies to be filled by various methods | By direct recruitment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |

|   11. | In case of recruitment by promotion/ deputation/ transfer, grades from which promotion/ deputation/transfer to be made   | Not Applicable   | Not Applicable                                                                | Not Applicable   |
|-------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|
|    12 | Composition of Selection Committee for Direct Recruitment/Deputation and as DPC for Confirmation.                        | 1. 2. 3-4.       | Director MDNIY                                                                | Chairperson      |
|    12 | Composition of Selection Committee for Direct Recruitment/Deputation and as DPC for Confirmation.                        |                  | One Professor of MDNIY to be nominated by Deptt. of AYUSH                     | Member           |
|    12 | Composition of Selection Committee for Direct Recruitment/Deputation and as DPC for Confirmation.                        |                  | Two Experts in the relevant field from outside to be nominated by Chairperson | Member           |
|    12 | Composition of Selection Committee for Direct Recruitment/Deputation and as DPC for Confirmation.                        | 5.               | An Officer from Deptt.of AYUSH not below the rank of under Secretary          | Member           |
|    12 | Composition of Selection Committee for Direct Recruitment/Deputation and as DPC for Confirmation.                        | 6.               | Administrative Officer                                                        | Convener         |