Lok Sabha Question No. 877 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: AYUSH Educational Institutions
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Smt. Manju Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 877 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2024

## 'AYUSH Educational Institutions'

## 877. Smt. Manju Sharma:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  educational  institutions,  research  centres,  wellness  centres  and  other institutions wherein research on Yoga is being carried out;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated for the above;
- (c)  the  specific  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  propagate  Yoga across the world;
- (d)  whether  any  Yoga  awareness  and  promotion  programme  is  being  carried  out  by  the Government through embassies in foreign countries; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a)    The  number  of  educational  institutions,  research  centres,  wellness  centres  and  other institutions wherein research on Yoga is being carried out  through implementation of research projects is given at Annexure.
- (b)   Rs. 15.30 crores have been allocated for the above research projects.
- (c)  The  Ministry  of  Ayush,  Government  of  India  has  undertaken  several  initiatives  to promote Yoga across the world, including:
- (i)  International  Day  of  Yoga  (IDY):  Celebrated  annually  on  June  21,  IDY  has become a flagship event following its  adoption by  the  United  Nations  in  2014, with large-scale participation across the globe through embassies, yoga practitioners and local communities.
- (ii)  Educational  Initiatives:  Support  for  yoga  education  through  courses,  and  the establishment of Ayush chairs in foreign universities.
- (iii)  Yoga  Certification  Board  (YCB):  The  YCB,  established  by  the  Ministry  of Ayush,  provides  internationally  recognized  certification  for  yoga  professionals and  institutions,  ensuring  quality  standards  in  teaching  and  practice.  This  helps build a credible global network of certified yoga professionals.

- (iv) Digital Campaigns and Resources: Creation of multilingual yoga resources, apps (such as Y-Break), and videos to enhance accessibility and promote its practice worldwide.

(d)  &  (e)  The  Ministry  of  Ayush,  Government  of  India  through  its  embassies  and  High Commissions, actively conducts Yoga awareness and promotion programmes, including:

- (i)  IDY  Events:  Embassies  organize  International  Day  of  Yoga  celebrations  in collaboration with local organizations and communities worldwide.
- (ii) Workshops and Demonstrations: Regular yoga workshops, training sessions, and live demonstrations  are  conducted  in  partnership  with  local  institutions in countries.
- (iii) Cultural Outreach: Yoga is integrated into Indian cultural festivals and outreach activities organized by embassies.
- (iv)  Resource  Dissemination:  Embassies  spread  Ayush  awareness  including  yoga through  Ayush  Information  Cells  established  at  various  Indian  Embassies  and High  Commissions  to  distribute  resources  to  raise  awareness  about  its  health benefits.

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## The  number  of  educational  institutions,  research  centres,  wellness  centres  and  other institutions wherein research on Yoga is being carried out through implementation of research projects

|   S.No. | Name of Project                                              | Name of Centres                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | No. of Projects   |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
|       1 | Collaborative Centre for Mind Body Intervention through Yoga | (a) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, Chhattisgarh (b) AIIMS, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand (c) Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGI), Chandigarh                                                                                                   | 05 05 05          |
|       2 | Collaborative Research Centre's (CRC)                        | (a) National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro science (NIMHANS), Bangalore (b) Samskriti Foundation, Mysore (c) Kaivalyadham, Lonavala                                                                                                                                                 | 12 12 08          |
|       3 | Intra Mural Research (IMR)                                   | (a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh (b) Central Council for Research in Yoga &Naturopathy (CCRYN) (c) Savitri Bai Phule University (d) Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGI), Chandigarh (e) Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (f) Safdarjung | 01 16 01 01 02 01 |