Lok Sabha Question No. 185 (STARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Centres for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 185 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH MAY, 2016

## CENTRES FOR RESEARCH IN YOGA AND NATUROPA THY

## *185. DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE:

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

- (a) the major research projects undertaken by the Central Council for Resea Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) in the recent past;
- (b) the l ocation of various centres of CCRYN in the country;
- (c) whether the Government is planning to open more such centres with a vie boost research in the field of yoga and naturopathy;
- (d) if so, the details of locations identified along with the financ ial allocation made and status thereof; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government to promote yoga and naturopathy country and abroad?

## ANSWER

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

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA TH

## STARRED QUESTION NO 185 FOR 06 MAY, 2016

- (a):  The details of the major research projects during last three years undertaken by  the  Central  Council  for  Research  in  Yoga  and  Naturopathy(CCRYN),  an autonomous organization under this Ministry is at Annexure.
- (b)  to  (d):    A  Central  Research  Institute(CRI)  under  CCRYN  is  functioning  at Rohini,  Delhi. In  addition, 1 st phase  construction  of  two  CRIs  at  Nagmangala, Karnataka and Jhajjar, Haryana has been completed.  For 2 nd phase construction and establishment thereof, for these CRIs, funds to the tune of Rs.51.67 Crores have been approved.

Further,  the  Ministry  of  AYUSH  has  also  obtained  a  cost  free  land  near Bhubaneswar  from  State  Government  of  Odisha  for  construction  of  a  CRI.    In addition  to  this,  State  Governments  of  West  Bengal,  Andhra  Pradesh  and Rajasthan have also offered land for construction of CRIs in their states.

- (e): The steps taken by the Government to promote yoga and naturopathy in the country and abroad are as below:
- (i) The  Government  has  established  two  more  autonomous  organizations namely,  Morarji  Desai  National  Institute  for  Yoga  (MDNIY),  New  Delhi; and National  Institute  for  Naturopathy  (NIN),  Pune  with  the  mandate  to  impart education  and  undertake  research  for  scientific  validation  of  the  outcomes, thereby enhancing the acceptability of these systems.

(ii) Ministry  of  AYUSH  also  promotes  Yoga  &  Naturopathy  by  carrying  out campaigns  through  print  and  electronic  media.  AROGYA  fairs  at  National  and State level are organized to make public aware of the benefits of AYUSH systems of medicine including Yoga & Naturopathy.

(iii) The  Ministry  under  its  Central  Sector  Schemes  of  Information  Education 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 to promote Yoga & Naturopathy.

- (iv) The  Co-location  of  AYUSH  facilities  including  Yoga  &  Naturopathy  at Primary  Health  Centres  (PHCs),  Community  Health  Centres  (CHCs)  &  Districts Hospitals  (DHs)  and  upgradation  of  exclusive  AYUSH  Hospitals  including  Yoga and  Naturopathy  facilities  are  included  in  the  AYUSH  Services  component  of National  AYUSH Mission (NAM). Further, under flexible components of NAM, a provision  has  also  been  kept  for  AYUSH  Wellness  Centres  including  Yoga  & Naturopathy.

(v) The Ministry of AYUSH has initiated a Scheme for Voluntary Certification of  Yoga  Professionals.  First  phase  of  the  Scheme  to  certify  Yoga  teachers was launched on June 22, 2015. The Scheme is being operated by the Quality Council of  India  (QCI),  an  apex  quality  facilitation  and  accreditation  body,  under  the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

(vi) A scheme titled 'Yoga Training for Police Personnel' has been initiated by the Ministry.

(vii) The initiative of the Government has succeeded in adoption of 21st June, as  the  International  Day  of  Yoga. The  Ist  International  Day  of  Yoga  was celebrated  in  the  country  in  a  grand  manner  on  21 st June,2015.  The  same  was also  celebrated  across  the  globe  involving  192  countries.  Arrangements  for celebrating 2 nd International Day of Yoga on 21 st June,2016 has also been started.

(viii) The  Union  Cabinet  in  its  meeting  held  on  17.02.2016  has  approved  the proposal  of  the  Ministry  of  AYUSH  to  sign an agreement  with  WHO  for collaborative activities in the area of traditional Medicine including Yoga.

(ix) Under Central Sector Scheme of International Cooperation (IC), the Ministry of  AYUSH  undertakes  measures  for  global  promotion  and  popularization  of

AYUSH systems of Medicine including Yoga. (x) The  Ministry  deputes  Yoga  experts  to  participate  in  fairs/  workshops organized by the Ministry of  Tourism,  Ministry  of  External  Affairs,  Ministry  of Culture,  Ministry  of  Commerce,  etc.  and  Indian  Missions  abroad  for  Yoga demonstration  and  lectures.  The  Ministry  of  AYUSH  had, in  collaboration  with Indian  Council  for  Cultural  Relations  (ICCR), deputed  Yoga  teachers  to  Indian Missions for a period of 7 days by revising IC Scheme to train Yoga enthusiasts for  their  participation  in  the  Mass  Yoga  Demonstration  organized  by  various Indian Missions abroad to celebrate the first International Day of Yoga. (xi) Separately,  Ministry  of  External  Affairs  (MEA), under  auspices  of  Indian Council  for  Cultural  Relations  (ICCR), also  deputes  Yoga  teachers  to  Indian Missions for imparting training to local students and teachers. MEA also provides publicity material including videos, documentaries, coffee table books, instructional manuals on different aspects of yoga and yogic practices to Indian Missions for display and distribution. The ICCR has recently signed an MoU with Yunnan  Minzu  University,  China, for  establishment  of  Yoga  College  named 'India-China College of Yoga'.

- (xii) The constitution of a National Board for the promotion and Development of Yoga & Naturopathy has been approved, 'in-principle' in the Ministry.

The  details  of  the  research  projects  undertaken  by  Central  Council  for Research  in  Yoga  and  Naturopathy(CCRYN)  in  collaboration  with reputed institutes during last three years:

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| Name & Address of the Institute                                                                 | Title of the Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| DELHI                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Deptt. of Physiology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi       | Comparison of Cardiovascular autonomic functions groups of myocardial infarction patients (age 30 -55 years): randomized trial involving 2 groups of patients pharmacotherapy alone (2) on Yoga & life style therapy & pharmacotherapy |
| Deptt. of Physiology, G.T.B. Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi                                    | U.C.M.S., The effect of Yoga Therapy on Coagulation profiles, Lung Diffusion capacity and Quality Patients with Coronary Artery Disease                                                                                                |
| KARNATAKA                                                                                       |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa, Karnataka                                    | A studyof efficacy of Yogic and Naturopathy Varicose Veins                                                                                                                                                                             |
| Nisarga Nature Cure, Yoga, Physiotherapy and Acupuncture Hospital, Nadiggalli, Sirsi, Karnataka | Randomized Control Trial to evaluate the cold and hot Immersion baths on impaired glucose in pre - diabetes                                                                                                                            |
| Department of Neurophysiology, NIMHANS, Bangalore - 560029                                      | Effect of Yoga & Hydriatic application on - A Clinical, Electrophysiological and Immunological                                                                                                                                         |
| Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Samsthana, Bengaluru                                          | The effect of Yoga in prevention of Complications in High Risk Pregnancies.                                                                                                                                                            |
| Snehakunja Trust, Vivekananda Arogyadhama, Kasarkod, Honnavar, North Kenra, Karnataka           | Comparison of effects of two Yoga interventions Exercise therapy in the Management of mechanical Back Pain                                                                                                                             |
| INYS Medical Research Society, Bangalore - 560073                                               | Efficacy of Mustard pack on knees in Osteoarthritis                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| UTTARAKHAND                                                                                     |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Yog Research Department, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar - 249 402                                 | Effect of Yoga on Physical, Cognitive and Development in Children                                                                                                                                                                      |
| UTTAR PRADESH                                                                                   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| CSM Medical University, Lucknow                                                                 | Effect of Yogic Practices on Serum Lipid Profile Resistance in Obese subjects                                                                                                                                                          |
| MANIPUR                                                                                         |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Yoga and Nature Cure Home, Khundrakpam Awang Leikai, Pangei - 795114, Imphal East, Manipur      | Naturopathy and Yoga Intervention for post - stroke Rehabilitation & Quality of Life Improvement -a controlled study                                                                                                                   |