Lok Sabha Question No. 2029 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Promotion of Yoga
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY,**

**UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY**

**(AYUSH)**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2029**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**Promotion of Yoga**

**2029. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK:**

Will the Minister of **AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)** be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to start yoga camps to promote yoga in the country and if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise; and

(b) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to promote yoga in the country?

Illegal vaccine trials

214. SHRI MOHD. ALI KHAN: Will

the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY

WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether illegal vaccine trials are

taking place in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action

taken against such trials and persons

responsible for such acts?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,**

**YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY**

**(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)**

(a):   Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM), there is provision for financial assistance to State/UT Governments for AYUSH Gram where, *inter-alia,* provision of Yoga Camps has also been made. The Grant-in-aid released for AYUSH Grams is furnished at **Annexure.**

(b):    The following steps has been taken by the Government to promote yoga in the country:

1.  The Government of India has approved and notified National AYUSH Mission (NAM) which

*inter-alia* makes provision for the following:-

(i)   Co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centers (PHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs) including Yoga and Naturopathy.

(ii) Up gradation of exclusive State Government AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries including Yoga and Naturopathy.

(iii) Setting up of up to 50 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital including Yoga and Naturopathy.

(iv) Upgradation of State Government Educational Institutions including Yoga and Naturopathy.

(v) Setting up of new State Government AYUSH Educational Institutions including Yoga and Naturopathy in the State where it is not available.

(vi) Under the flexible components of the scheme of NAM, provision has been made for Grant-in- aid to the Yoga Wellness centers and Naturopathy hospitals.

2. Under the Central Sector Scheme of Information Education Communication (IEC), there is provision of propagation and promotion of AYUSH systems including Yoga for treatment of common ailments through various media channels and other publicity activities like organizing Arogya fairs, providing financial support for fairs, conferences, seminars etc., on AYUSH systems.

3.  Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), an autonomous organization under Ministry of AYUSH, has started Bachelor of Science (Yoga Science), a regular course of three years duration, Diploma in Yogic Science of one year duration and certificate course in Yogic Science for specified Target groups (Paramilitary Personnel).

4.   Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), an autonomous organization under Ministry of AYUSH, is running 8 Yoga and Naturopathy Out Patient Departments (OPDs) in Government Hospitals of Delhi and Haryana.

5.   A scheme titled as “Yoga Training for Police Personnel” has been formulated by the Ministry for promotion of health and prevention of diseases, in order to bring awareness among police personnel towards healthy lifestyle and improve their skills through Yoga practices covering all districts of the country.

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**Annexure**

**Status of releases to State/UT-wise for AYUSH Gram activity under National AYUSH Mission (NAM)**

| **Sl. No.**   | **State/UT**              | **AYUSH Gram**   |                                        |
|---------------|---------------------------|------------------|----------------------------------------|
|               |                           | **No. of units** | **Grant released**  **(Rs. in Lakhs)** |
|               | Jammu & Kashmir           | 0                | 20.00                                  |
|               | Kerala                    | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | Madhya Pradesh            | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | Meghalaya                 | 11               | 27.50                                  |
|               | Puducherry                | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | Odisha                    | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | Telangana                 | 4                | 40.00                                  |
|               | Punjab                    | 1                | 10.00                                  |
|               | Haryana                   | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | Andhra Pradesh            | 1                | 10.00                                  |
|               | Tripura                   | 4                | 9.60                                   |
|               | Arunachal Pradesh         | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | Lakshadweep               | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | Manipur                   | 3                | 10.00                                  |
|               | Nagaland                  | 2                | 20.00                                  |
|               | Sikkim                    | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | West Bengal               | 0                | 8.05                                   |
|               | Gujarat                   | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | Delhi                     | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | Assam                     | 0                | 0                                      |
|               | Maharashtra               | 6                | 60.00                                  |
| Total         | Total                     | 32               | 215.15                                 |