Lok Sabha Question No. 4221 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-13
Subject: Scheme for Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4221 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH DECEMBER, 2019

## SCHEME FOR VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION OF YOG A PROFESSIONALS

## 4221. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

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

- (a)  whether the  Government  has  announced  a  scheme  for  voluntary  certification  of  Yoga professionals and accreditation of Yoga institutions with an aim to certify the compete Yoga professionals and institutions against the standards recognised for the same;
- (b) if so, the status of implementation of the said scheme;
- (c) whether the Government has set up Yoga Certification Board, an autonomous body und Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) to oversee this scheme;
- (d) if so, the details of terms and reference of this board and steps taken thereon till dat
- (e)  the  salient  features  of  such  Yoga  certification  programme  and  the  manner  in  whic programme  would  offer  basic  and  specialised  certification  to  profession als  and  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (b): Yes . The Ministry of AYUSHannounced the scheme for voluntary certification of Yoga professionals and accreditation / approval of Yoga Institutions in June 2015. Initially this activity was under the management of Quality Council of India (QCI). However, in March, 2018 the Governmen t set upYoga Certification Board (YCB) and the work was handed over to the YCB with a view to improve the effectiveness of this activity.
- (c) to (d): YCB works under the aegis of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi.

The terms and reference of the Board as reflected in its 'Aims and Objectives' and 'Vision and Mission' are attached at Annexure - I. YCB has taken the following steps till date for certification of Yoga Professionals and accreditation of Yoga Institutions:

- The  YCB  has  constituted  4  committees,  namely,  Steering  Committed,  Technical Committee, Standing Committee and Standing Finance Committee for the management of its activities.
- The YCB has established a secretariat headed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the management and execution of its programs / activities.
- Number of Yoga Professionals certified -8955
- Number of Personnel Certification Bodies approved -4
- Number of Leading Yoga Institutes accredited -9

(e): The salient features include the norms for giving certification to Yoga profession recognition  to  Yoga  schools,  and  have  been  formulated  by  the  YCB  after  due  study  a consultations. The unique features of such Yoga certification programme of YCB ar e given at Annexure - II. The  certification  is  given  in  the  three  categories,  namely,  Yoga  Prot Instructor, Yoga Wellness Instructor, and Yoga Teacher & Evaluator .  The accreditation is given in three categories i.e. Leading Yoga Institution, Yoga Instit ution and Yoga Training Centre.

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## AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF YCB

Aim: The aim of YCB is to bring quality and standards in practice of Yoga and to promote Yoga as career skill.

Objectives: The objectives of the Board are as follows:

- To promote Yoga as means to promote holistic health and human values.
- To promote Yoga as career skill.
- To develop standards & parameters, assess competencies and to certify Yoga Professionals for various levels.
- To develop standards & parameters, assess competencies and Accreditation of Yoga Institutions/ Centres.
- To certify Yoga Professionals based on their competence.
- To accredit Yoga Institutions/Centres based on their contribution in the field of Yoga.
- To bring uniformity in Yoga courses conducted across India and Globe.
- To motivate Yoga Professionals to attain higher levels of skills and competencies.
- To create demand for certified Yoga Professionals and Yoga Institutions.
- To collaborate with national and international organisations for promotion of Yoga.

## VISION AND MISSION OF YCB

Vision: The Vision of YCB is to enable people across the globe to lead a healthy life style and to make Yoga a way of holistic living by ensuring access to quality Yoga trainers.

Mission: To define standards for Yoga training for Yoga institutions and Yoga professionals and assist them in achieving the same while imparting Yoga education to society.

## TERMS AND REFERENCES

## Annexure I

## UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY YCB

- Certificate includes security features (QR Code) unique no. (online verifiable)
- Digital certificates to candidates
- Centralised repository of certifies Yoga professionals
- Online platform for all payments/fee
- One-time enrolment with lifelong validity under each category
- Centralised platform with linkages and details of all assessing agencies, all PrCBs, accredited Yoga institutions/centres, examination schedule etc.
- Ease of selection of exam centres and date of exam
- 3-tier security enabled examination process to ensure quality in conducting of exam.
- Video recording of examination process.
- Assessment through empanelled examiners.
- Intimation to applicants through Mail and SMS.

## Annexure II