Lok Sabha Question No. 1413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Promotion of Yoga
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1413 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2023

## PROMOTION OF YOGA

## 1413. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  constitute  a  National  Board  for  Promotion  and Development of Yoga on the recommendations of the Task Force constituted for promotion of AYUSH system in the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d)  the  details  of  other  such  measures  taken/  being  taken  to  promote  AYUSH  System  in  the country?

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

(a)  &  (b): Ministry  of  Ayush  has  already  constituted  a  National  Board  for  Promotion  and Development  of  Yoga  and  Naturopathy  (NBPDYN)  under  the  Chairmanship  of  Minister  incharge of Ayush with Secretary (Ayush) as Vice-Chairperson and 8 other official members and 10 non-official members (5 each from Yoga and Naturopathy field respectively).

Aims and objectives of the said Board are given below:-

1. To  enhance  the  quality  of  Yoga  &  Naturopathy  Education,  Training,  Therapy  and Research;
2. To develop Human Resource in Yoga & Naturopathy;
3. To  develop  standards  for  Yoga  &  Naturopathy  training  and  practices  for  voluntary adoption;
4. To promote an accreditation framework relating to Yoga and Naturopathy for voluntary implementation  by  institutions  including  drafting  of  curriculum  &syllabus  for  various degrees, diplomas and programs;
5. To promote & propagate Yoga & Naturopathy at International level;
6. To develop methods of competence, and evaluation of Yoga & Naturopathy practitioners;
7. Any other item relating to development & promotion of Yoga & Naturopathy.

(c): Does not arise in view of (a) & (b) above.

(d) :  Ministry  of  Ayush  and  its  Autonomous  Bodies  are  promoting  various  Ayush  systems through diverse programs and activities. The Ministry implements the Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of Information Education and Communication (IEC) in AYUSH to create awareness regarding AYUSH Systems of Medicine. This aims to reach out to all sections of the population across the country. This scheme provides assistance for organizing National/State Arogya Fairs, Yoga Fests/Utsavs, Ayurveda Parvs etc.The Ministry also undertakes Multi-Media, Print Media Campaigns for creating awareness about AYUSH Systems.

Ministry is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) through State/UT Governments for development & promotion of different Ayush systems in the country and providing financial assistance to them as per the proposals received in their State Annual  Action  Plans  (SAAPs). State/UT  Governments  may  avail  financial  assistance  by submitting proposals through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per NAM guidelines. Under National Ayush Mission (NAM), Ministry of Ayush is implementing the operationalization of 12,500 Ayush Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) through State/UT Governments.Ministry of Ayush has also constituted a Naturopathy Registration Board (NRB) and a Yoga Certification Board (YCB) for promotion and development of Yoga and Naturopathy systems.

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