Lok Sabha Question No. 5664 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Promotion of Yoga and Naturopathy Systems
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Mani A

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO -5664 FOR 27.03.2026

## PROMOTION OF YOGA AND NATUROPATHY SYSTEMS

## 5664. SHRI MANI A

Will the Minister of Ayush  be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  National  and  International  conferences  and  awareness  programmes  are being organised every year to popularise and promote Yoga and Naturopathy systems in the country in connection with the observance of Naturopathy Day during the last six years and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether any such conferences, workshops, public outreach programmes or awareness campaigns  have  been  conducted  to  encourage  the  adoption  of  Yoga  and  Naturopathy among the public, students and healthcare practitioners in the State of Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  district-level  events,  training  programmes  or  awareness  activities  have  been organized in rural or backward districts including the Dharmapuri district as part of the efforts to popularize Yoga and Naturopathy practices and if so, the details thereof;

(d)  whether  local  Yoga  institutions,  naturopathy  centres  and  AYUSH practitioners from Dharmapuri district have been involved in such programmes and if so, the details thereof; and

(e)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  further  expand  awareness  and  participation  in Yoga  and Naturopathy systems in Tamil Nadu, particularly in districts such as Dharmapuri?

## ANSWER

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

(a) Yes, National and International conferences and awareness programmes are being organised every year to popularise and promote Yoga and Naturopathy systems in the country in connection with the observance of Naturopathy Day during the last six years. Details of such programs is attached at Annexure A.

(b) Ministry  of  Ayush  promotes  Yoga  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.  These  bodies  conduct  programs  such  as  Naturopathy  Day conferences,  International  Day  of  Yoga  outreach,  and  academic  collaborations  which includes  participation  from  institutions  and  practitioners  from  Tamil  Nadu  along  with other States. These programmes include scientific sessions, student participation, public awareness lectures and practical workshops aimed at promoting Yoga and Naturopathy adoption. The details of International  Day of  Yoga(IDY)  countdown  programs conducted in the state of Tamil Nadu is indicated at Annexure B.

(c)  to  (d)  The  three  autonomous  bodies  namely  MDNIY,  CCRYN  and  NIN  regularly conduct awareness and promotion activities on Yoga and Naturopathy. Apart from this, Ministry of Ayush has been celebrating International Day of Yoga throughout the Nation since  2014.  As  part  of  theses  celebrations  and  activities,  all  the  state  governments including  district  administration  undertake  various  programs  to  spread  awareness  and popularity for adoption, propagation and practice of Yoga.

(e)  Central  Council  for  Research  in  Yoga  &  Naturopathy  (CCRYN)  in  collaboration with local institutes, conducts yoga camps, awareness programmes, workshops, outreach activities,  observance  of  International  Day  of  Yoga  and  Naturopathy  Day  to  promote Yoga and Naturopathy across the country, including Tamil Nadu. These initiatives help increase public awareness and participation in districts such as Dharmapuri.

## Details of National and International conferences relating to observance of Naturopathy Day :

|   Year | Conference/Event                                                    | Venue                                                                                     | Dates                 |
|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
|   2026 | National Conference on Naturopathy Sub theme : Samyog               | Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN), Deverekhana, Jajjhar, Haryana | 5 - 6 February 2026   |
|   2025 | Naturopathy Day celebrations                                        | OPD/ Wellness Centres/ CRIYN                                                              | 18 November 2025      |
|   2024 | International Conference on Naturopathy (7th Naturopathy Day)       | Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy, Nagamangala, Karnataka                | 18 November 2024      |
|   2023 | International Conference on Naturopathy (6th Naturopathy Day)       | University of Patanjali, Haridwar, Uttarakhand                                            | 17 - 19 November 2023 |
|   2022 | International Conference on Yoga &Naturopathy (5th Naturopathy Day) | MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, Maharashtra                              | 18 - 19 November 2022 |
|   2021 | National Conference / Awareness programmes                          | Virtual mode                                                                              | November 2021         |
|   2020 | Scientific meetings and awareness programmes                        | Virtual/Hybrid mode                                                                       | November 2020         |

## Details of International Day of Yoga (IDY) countdown Programmes conducted in the state of Tamil Nadu:

|   S. No. |   Years | Venue                         | Organisations                                                                                                               |
|----------|---------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 |    2023 | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu   | Seethal Lakshmi Ramaswamy College, Melachinthamani, Tamil Nadu                                                              |
|        1 |    2023 | Melakottaiyur, Tamil Nadu     | Tamil Nadu of Physical education & sports University, Dept. of Yoga, Chennai, Tamil Nadu                                    |
|        2 |    2024 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu           | Tamil Nadu of Physical Education & Sports University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu                                                   |
|        2 |    2024 | Kanyakumari                   | Shree Ramakrishna Medical College of Naturopathy and YS, Kanyakumari                                                        |
|        2 |    2024 | Kanchipuram                   | Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai                                                                                      |
|        2 |    2024 | Dindigul                      | GTN Medical College of Naturopathy and YS Centre, Dindigul                                                                  |
|        2 |    2024 | Ammapet, Salem                | N. S. Yoga & Nature Cure Hospital, Ammapet, Salem                                                                           |
|        3 |    2025 | Gandhigram, Dindigul          | The Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Chinnalapatti, Tamil Nadu                                                       |
|        3 |    2025 | Kattankulathur, Chenglepet.   | SRM Institute of Science & Technology, University Building, (Main Campus) Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu |
|        3 |    2025 | Perundurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu | Kongu Naturopathy and Yoga Medical College Hospital, Thoppupalayam, Perundurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu                           |
|        3 |    2025 | Salem, Tamil Nadu             | N. S. Yoga & Nature Cure Hospital, Salem-636001, Tamil Nadu                                                                 |