Lok Sabha Question No. 2193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Regulatory Body for Yoga and Naturopathy
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2193 FOR 15.12.2023

## REGULATORY BODY FOR YOGA AND NATUROPATHY

## 2193. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government proposes to set up any regulatory body/entity  for schools and institutes imparting education in the field of Yoga and Naturopathy in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including tribal dominated areas;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor along with the future plan of the Government; and

(d)  the  steps  taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to develop and promote Yoga and Naturopathy in rural and tribal areas in the country including Rajasthan?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AYUSH

## (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) to (c): A proposal to bring a central legislation for regulation of Yoga and Naturopathy in the country is under consideration of the Ministry.

(d): Ministry of Ayush, at present, does not have a proposal for  a specific scheme for the development and promotion of Yoga & Naturopathy in rural and tribal areas in the country including Rajasthan.

However,  Ministry  of  Ayush  promotes  Yoga  in  the  country  through  its  three  autonomous bodies  namely  Morarji  Desai  National  Institute  of  Yoga  (MDNIY),  New  Delhi,  Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi and National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune. MDNIY provides various courses for Yoga Education. CCRYN is the apex body for research and development in the Yoga and Naturopathy systems. NIN, a premier  institute  for  Naturopathy,  organizes  various  activities  related  to  Naturopathy  and Yoga.  The  activities  and  programs  of  MDNIY,  CCRYN  and  NIN  are  available  on  the websites i.e. yogamdniy.nic.in, www.ccryn.gov.in and ninpune.ayush.gov.in respectively.

Also,  National  Institute  of  Naturopathy  (NIN),  Pune  with  the  help  of  Tribal  Development Department,  Government  of  Maharashtra  has  setup  a  full-fledged  Yoga  and  Naturopathy Hospital to cater the needs of Tribal people, located near Ashram School at Gohe Budruk, Ambegaon, Pune.

In addition, the 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 including Yoga 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 the 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. At these Ayush HWCs, Yoga is being taught to the public including rural and tribal people for general health promotion as community-based intervention by qualified Yoga Instructors.

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