Lok Sabha Question No. 131 (STARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: R&D in Yoga and Naturopathy
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA, RAJU ALIAS DEVAPPA ANNA SHETTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 131 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 04 TH MARCH , 2016 R&D IN YOGA AND NATU ROPATHY

## †*131. SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA: SHRI RAJU SHETTY:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  implements  any  programmes  to  strengthen Research and Development (R& D) in Yoga and Naturopathy in the country, if so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  funds  earmarked  and  utilised  f purpose during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  Non - Governmental  Organisations  (NGOs)  and  o ther institutions  working  in  this  regard  indicating the  funds  provided  and  utilised along with their performance during the said period;
- (c) whether the Government has reviewed the programme, if so, the details the  outcome  thereof  along  with  the  acti on  taken  against  NGOs/institutions found guilty of alleged funds misutilisation; and
- (d) the further measures taken by the Government to strengthen and expe various R&D projects in Yoga and Naturopathy?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH) (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) to ( d):  A statement is laid on the Table of the House

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO 131 FOR 04 TH MARCH , 2016

(a)  &  (b):  The  Government  has  set - up  an  autonomous  organisation, namely, Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN).  Beside other activities, CCRYN is engaged in creation of infrastructure for research and its conduct thereof.  In addition, the Ministry of AYUSH and CCRYN ,through its Extra Mural Research (EMR) Scheme ,grants aid to public and private institute which are competent to conduct research in this field. The d etails of the funds released and utilized by CCRYN and in respect of EMR scheme during each of the last three years and the current year are at Annexure - I. The details of the Non - Government  Organizations and other institutions working in the field research through CCRYN and under EMR scheme,during last three years along with fund position and performance ,is at A nnexure- II.

(c  )  The  functioning  of  Extra  Mural  Scheme  have  been  evaluated  b independent  agency.    Based  on  the  evaluation,  the  EMR  scheme  has  been revised with following ma jor changes :

(i) Increase in financial assistance -To encourage quality research work, the maximum limit of financial assistance for the project has been increased from Rs. 30 Lakhs toRs. 70.00 Lakh s .

(ii) Introduction  of  Annual  AYUSH  Award -An award  system  has  been introduced for each discipline of AYUSH to encourage outstanding research.

(iii)Increase in Fee - In order to compensate the efforts of the investigato the prescribed fee has been increased to a range of Rs. 30,000/ -toRs. 90,000/ -(for  period  ranging  from  1 - 3  years)in  respect  of Principal  Investigator. Proportionately,  the fee  for  Co - investigators  have  been  increased  to  a  range ofRs. 15,000/ -to Rs. 45,000/ -(for period ranging from 1 - 3 years).

(iv) Reduction  in  stages  of  cle arance- In  order  to  expedite  clearance  to projects,  one  stage  i.e.  internal  Scrutiny  committee  has  been  done with.Presently, only two committees, viz., Project Screening Committee(PS and Project Approval Committee(PAC) have been kept.

(v) Simplification of forms : - The application form for EMR scheme has been simplified.

There is no complaint received in the Ministry alleging mis - utilisation of funds inmatters relating to research and development.

(d): The further measures taken by the Ministry to strengthen and expedite R&D projects are as below:

(i) The  Government  has  allocated  funds  for  construction  of  building  f Central Research institute for Yoga and Naturopathy at Nagmangala(Karnatak and  Jhajjar(Haryana).  A  land  has  been  allot ted  by  the  State  Government  of Odisha for construction of a Research Institute.

(ii) CCRYN  has  established  a  Central  Research  Institute  (CRI)  in  Rohini Delhi.  First  phase  construction  work  of  two  more  CRIs  in  Nagmangala Karnataka and Jhajjar, Haryana is complete. The Council is running 08 Yoga and Naturopathy OPDs in Govt. Hospitals of Delhi and Haryana.

(iii)Grant - in - aid  is  provided  under      Central  Sector  Scheme  for  assisti organisations engaged in activities ,inter - alia ,including research in Yoga and naturopathy for up - gradation to Centres of Excellence.

(iv)    The Ministry under its Central Sector Schemes of Information Educ and  Communication  (IEC)  and  International  Co - operation , extends  financial assistance to State Governments and other reputed Government/ Non Governmental Organizations/ Universities for conducting National International seminars/ workshops/ symposiums for deliberation with emin researchers also.

(v) The  Ministry  has  approved  a  p roject  f or  establishment  of  5 years Naturopathy Medical College Hospital and Research Unit at NIN, Pune. Th new Out Patient Department (OPD) with all modern Nautropathy equipments had been made functional at NIN, Pune . It has set up a state of the art ne pathology lab in its premies with fully equipped automated analyzers for routine tests and special test like CD4 counter for AIDS, Tridot, Spiromet

ANNEXURE -I

( i ) DETAILS OF THE FUNDS RELEASED A ND UTILIZED BY CCRYN DURING EACH OF THE LAST THREE YEARS AND THE CURRENT YEAR

(Rs. In lakhs)

|   S.No. | Head                       | Head   | 2012- 13   |   2013- 14 |   2014- 15 | 2015- 16 (Current year)   |
|---------|----------------------------|--------|------------|------------|------------|---------------------------|
|       1 | Funds Allocated/ Earmarked | Plan   | Nil        |    1380    |    1270    | 1705.00                   |
|       2 | Expenditure/ utilised      | Plan   | 133.68 *   |     329.78 |     625.49 | 1067.00 (upto Feb.2016)   |

* Unspent balance from previous year

( ii ) DETAILS  OF  THE  FUNDS  RELEASED  AND  UTILIZED  UNDER  EMR SCHEME  FOR    PROJCETS  RELATED  TO  YOGA  &  NATUROPATHY DURING EACH OF THE LAST THREE YEARS AND THE CURRENT YEAR : -

(Rs. In lakhs)

|   S.No. | Head            |   2012- 13 |   2013- 14 |   2014- 15 |   2015- 16 (Current year) |
|---------|-----------------|------------|------------|------------|---------------------------|
|       1 | Grants released |       7.48 |      22.54 |      35.81 |                     84.73 |

## ANNEXURE-II

(a).THE  DETAILE  OF  THE  NON - GOVERNMENT  ORGANATIONS  AND  OTHER INSTITUTIONS  WORKING  IN  THE  FIELD  OF RESEARCH  THROUGH  CCRYN DURING  LAST  THREE  YEARS  AND  CURRENT  YEAR  ALONG  WITH  FUND POSITION AND PERFORMANCE : -

(Rs. in lakh)

fund

|   S. No. | Name & Address of the Institute                                                                | Title of the Project in brief                                                                                                | Provision of earmarked/ utilised                                                |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Deptt . of Physiology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi     | Comparison of Cardiovascular autonomic functions in two groups of infarction patients                                        | myocardial No fund released the institute last three years current year         |
|        2 | Deptt. of Physiol ogy, U.C.M.S., G.T.B. Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi                        | The effect of Yoga Therapy on Coagulation Profile, Lipid profiles etc.                                                       | No fund released the institute last three years current year                    |
|        3 | ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa, Karnataka                                   | A study of efficacy of Yogic and measures in Varicose Veins                                                                  | Naturopathy No fund released the institute last three years current year        |
|        4 | NisargaNature Cure, Yoga, Physiotherapy and Acupuncture Hospital, Nadiggalli, Sirsi, Karnataka | Randomized Control Trial to evaluate effectiveness of cold and hot Immersion on impaired glucose tolerance in pre - diabetes | the baths No fund released the institute during last three years current year   |
|        5 | Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Samsthana, Bengaluru                                         | The Effect of Yoga in prevention Pregnancy conditions in High Pregnancies                                                    | of Risk No fund released the institute last three years current year            |
|        6 | Department Neurophysiology, NIMHANS, Bangalore - 560029                                        | of Effect of Yoga & Hydriatic application migraine - A Clinical, Electrophysiological Immunological study                    | on and Fund released - 7.49 (2014- 2015) Fund utilized - 7.49 (2014- 2015)      |
|        7 | SnehakunjaTrust, Vivekananda Arogyadhama, Kasarkod, Honnavar, North Kenra , Karnataka          | Comparison of effects of two interventions versus Exercise therapy Management of mechanical Low Back Pain                    | Yoga in the Fund released - 2.51 (2014- 2015) Fund utilized - 2.51 (2014- 2015) |
|        8 | INYS Medical Research Society, Bangalore - 560073                                              | Efficacy of Mustard pack on knees Osteoarthritis                                                                             | in No fund released the institute last three years current year                 |

|   9. | Yog Research Department, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar - 249 402                    | Effect of Yoga on Physical, Cognitive Emotional Development in Children                                         | and No fund released the institute last three years current year   |
|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
|   10 | CSM Medical University, Lucknow                                                    | Effect of Yogic Practices on Serum Profile & Insulin Resistance in Obese subjects                               | Lipid No fund released the institute last three years current year |
|   11 | Yoga and Nature Cure Home , Khundrakpam Awang Leikai, Pangei -Imphal East, Manipur | Naturopathy and Yoga Intervention for - stroke Rehabilitation & Quality of Life Improvement- a controlled study | post No fund released the institute last three years current year  |

## (b).    THE  DETAILS  OF  THE  NON -GOVERNMENT  ORGANATIONS  AND  OTHER INSTITUTIONS WORKING IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH UNDER EMR SCHEME DURING  LAST  THREE  YEARS AND  CURRENT  YEAR ALONG  WITH  FUND POSITION AND PERFORMANCE : -

(Rs. in lakh)

|   S.No. | Name of PI/& Project ti tle Institution                                                                                                                                                                       | Fund Released   | Status/ Performance   |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------|
|       1 | Dr. Sushma Bhatnagar Unit of Anaesthesiology, IRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi                                                                                                                                          | 13.28           | Project completed     |
|       2 | Dr. K.K. Deepak D/o Physiology, AIIMS, New Delhi Title in b ri ef : - Effect of controlled breathing exercises                                                                                                | 10.58           | Project Continued     |
|       3 | Dr. Krishnamachari Srinivasan D/o Psychiatry, St. John's Research Institute, Bangalore Title in bri ef : - Aerobic fitness and cognitive functions in economically underprivileged children aged 7 - 9 years: | 6. 16           | Project Continued     |
|       4 | Dr. Prashanth Shetty Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire - 574240, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka                                                                 | 8.78            | Project Continued     |
|       5 | Dr. R.M. Nair, Director, Bapu Nature Cure Hospital & Yogashram, Gandhi Nidhi , Patparganj, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, Delhi                                                                                         | 11. 98          | Project Continued     |

|   6. | Dr. Neena Srivastav (CAD) Deptt. of Physiology, C.S.M. Medical University, Lucknow - 226003 Title in bri ef: - Effect of yogic practices on lipid profile and body                                                       | fat 1. 61             | Project Completed.                                  |
|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
|    7 | Dr. G.S. Thakur Scientific Research Deptt., Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, Maharashtra Title in bri ef : - Effect of yoga on suicidal Tendency                                                                                  | Pune, 9. 83           | Completed research paper has been published         |
|    8 | Dr. Anju Dhawan Deptt. of National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi Title in bri ef : - 'Effectiveness of yogic breathing intervention on quality of life of opioid dependent users'.                  | 0. 88                 | Project Completed and one research paper published. |
|    9 | Dr. Neena Srivastav (Yog Nidra) Deptt. of Physiology, C.S.M. Medical University, Lucknow - 226003 Title in bri ef : - Impact of Yoga Nidra on psychological general wellbeing in patients with menstrual irregularities: | 3. 18                 | Project Completed. R esearch paper published        |
|   10 | Dr. KalpanaRaghunath, Medical Superintendent, Basavalarakam Indo American & Research Institute, Hyderabad                                                                                                                | 35. 59 (current year) | Continued.                                          |
|   11 | Dr. Tanuj Dada Department of Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS New Delhi                                                                                                                                                        | 26. 30 (current year) | Continued.                                          |
|   12 | Dr. Kavita Gulati, Associate Professor in Pharmacology, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110007                                                                                           | 19. 84 (current year) | Continued.                                          |
|   13 | Dr. Raghavendra Rao, Nisarga Trust, Sirsi, NK, Karnataka                                                                                                                                                                 | -                     | Continued.                                          |
|   14 | Dr. R. Nagarathna , Swami VivekanandaYoga Anusandhan Sansthan, Bangalore Title in brief : - Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Indian Adolescents'.                                                            | - 1.                  | Continued.                                          |
|   15 | Dr. Amar Singh Azad , Baba Farid Centre for Special Children, Faridkot,                                                                                                                                                  | Punjab -              | Continued.                                          |