Lok Sabha Question No. 1027 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-03
Subject: Impact of Yoga on Health
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1027 TO BE ANSWERED FOR 03 RD  DECEMBER 2021

## IMPACT OF YOGA ON HEALTH

## 1027. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has assessed the impact of yoga on health and if so, the details and the findings thereof;
- (b) the existing schemes being implemented by the Government for promotion of  yoga  in  the  country  indicating  the  budgetary  allocation  made  for  the purpose;
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to set up regional centres on the lines of the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga in various States and if so, the details thereof and locations identified for the purpose;
- (d) whether  the  Government  also  proposes  to  introduce  Yoga  as  a  part  of curriculum/training programme in schools; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) : Yes. The Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi an autonomous body under Ministry of Ayush is the apex body for  research  in  the  field  of  Yoga  in  the  country.  Research  has  shown  that

Yoga helps in prevention of various life style diseases and improves mental health of a person.

- (b) Ministry of Ayush promotes Yoga activities in the country through its three autonomous  bodies  namely  Morarji  Desai  National Institute  of  Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, National Institute  of  Naturopathy  (NIN),  Pune  and Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi. The budgetary allocation for MDNIY and CCRYN for the last three years is given at annexure. For the year 2021-22 this Ministry has allocated a total of Rs. 18.7 Cr. for International Day of Yoga (IDY).

Under  the aegis of United Nations,  21 st June is being observed as International Day of Yoga (IDY) all across the globe every year since 2015. Ministry of Ayush is the nodal Ministry for the event in the country. Efforts of  the  Ministry  in  association  with  various  other  Ministries/  Departments, State/UT Governments and Yoga Organisations have succeeded in converting IDY into a true mass  movement in the country. IDY 2021 was observed by the Ministry of Ayush by engaging virtual medium optimally, keeping in view the COVID related protocols.

During IDY 2016, Hon'ble Prime Minister announced the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards.  The  awards  are  being  given  away  each  year  for  exemplary contribution in the field of Yoga towards the development and promotion of Yoga.  There  are  four  awards  falling  under  two  categories  i.e.  at  National Level (2 Nos) and at International Level (2 Nos).

An  Information  Education  and  Communication  (IEC)  Scheme,  has  been devised by the Ministry, activities under which include steps to reach out to people  to  promote  awareness  about  Yoga.  IEC  activities  include  public events, conferences, exhibitions, camps and programs on TV, Radio, Printmedia etc.

In addition to the above, under National AYUSH Mission (NAM) Scheme, financial assistance is provided to States and Union Territories for setting up AYUSH  Wellness  Centres.  Yoga  forms  an  important  element  of  such

Wellness Centres, subject to the choice of the concerned State/UT governments.

- (c) There  is  no  such  proposal  presently  with  this  Ministry  to  set  up  regional centres  on  the  lines  of  the  Morarji  Desai  National  Institute  of  Yoga  in various States.
- (d) & (e): National Curriculum Framework (NCF), 2005 recommended Yoga as an  integral  part  of  Health  and  Physical  Education.  Health  and  Physical Education is a compulsory subject from Class I to Class X and optional from Class XI to XII.  The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has already developed integrated syllabi on Health and Physical Education from Class I to Class X.

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Annexure

## Budgetary Allocation of MDNIY & CCRYN for the year 2021-22

| Name   | Year    |   Amount (Rs. in Cr.) |
|--------|---------|-----------------------|
| MDNIY  | 2019-20 |                 16.38 |
| MDNIY  | 2020-21 |                 15.5  |
| MDNIY  | 2021-22 |                 24.67 |
| CCRYN  | 2019-20 |                 63.27 |
| CCRYN  | 2020-21 |                 49.15 |
| CCRYN  | 2021-22 |                 59.7  |