Lok Sabha Question No. 2054 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-02
Subject: Promotion of Yoga and Naturopathy
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2054 FOR 02.08.2024

## PROMOTION OF YOGA AND NATUROPATHY

## 2054. Dr. MANNA LAL RAWAT:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

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

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  State/UT-wise  including  tribal  majority  areas  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor;

(c) the details of the future plan of the Government in this regard; and

(d)  the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  nurture  talent  and  promote Yoga and Naturopathy in the rural and tribal areas in the country, State/UT-wise including Rajasthan?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (d): At present, there is no regulatory body for the schools and institutions imparting education in the field of Yoga and Naturopathy in the country. However, Ministry of Ayush has  institutions  imparting  education/research  in  the  field  of  Yoga  and  Naturopathy  in  the country  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, 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  &  Naturopathy  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  including Rajasthan.  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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