Lok Sabha Question No. 491 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Efficacy of Yoga in Treatment of Diseases
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 491 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH FEBRUARY, 2016

## EFFICACY OF YOGA IN TREATMENT OF DISEASE S

## 491. DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has assessed the efficacy of Yoga in treating/ reducing various style diseases and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has conducted any study in this regard, if so, the details findings thereof;
- (c) whe ther the Government has assessed the optimum potential of yoga in the country and i the details thereof; and
- (d) the further measures taken by the Government for development and promotion of yoga to potential and encourage/aware people of its be nefits?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)& (b): Yes.  The details of the research projects to assess the efficacy of Yoga in treating/ reducing  various  life  style  diseases ,  as  undertaken  by  two  autonomous  organization  under Ministry of AYUSH, namely, Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) and  Morarji  Desai  National  Institute  of  Yoga  (MDNIY)  are placed  at  Annexure -I  and  II respectively.
- (c )&(d):The Government is well aware of  the potential of Yoga both within and outside Country.The  initiative  of  the  Government  in  this  regard  led  to  adoption  of  21st  June International  Day  of  Yoga  by  the  United  Nations.    The  first  International  Day  of  Yoga celebrated all over the Country and abroad on 21/6/2015.  The  measures taken by t he Ministry of AYUSH for promotion and development of Yoga are as follows:
- (i)  The  Ministry  of  AYUSH  promotes  Yoga  by  carrying  out  campaigns  through  print  and electronic media. AROGYA fairs at National and State level are organized to make public a

ofthe benefits of AYUSH systems of medicine including Yoga. The Ministry under its Cent Sector  Schemes  of  Information  Education  and  Communication  (IEC)  and  International  Co -operation  extends  financial  assistance  to  State  Governments  and  other  reputed  Gove rnment/ Non - Governmental Organizations/ Universities for conducting National/ International semin workshops/ symposiums to promote AYUSH systems including Yoga.

(ii)    The  Ministry  of  AYUSH  has  initiated  a  Scheme  for  Voluntary  Certification  of  Y Prof essionals. First phase of the Scheme to certify Yoga teachers was launched on June 22, The Scheme is being operated by the Quality Council of India (QCI), an apex quality facil and accreditation body, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industr y.

(iii) The Government of India has approved the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) which, inter -alia, envisages better access to AYUSH services including Yoga and strengthening of AYUS educational institutions. The Mission provides for:

- (a) co- location of AYUSH facilities at Health Centers/Hospitals including Yoga facilities;
- (b) upgradation of exclusive State AYUSH Hospitals & dispensaries including hospitals w Yoga centers;
- (c) upgradation of State Government teaching institutions including those of Yoga and
- (d) Yoga and Naturopathy Wellness Centres as per guidelines as deemed appropriate by t States under the flexible component. The proposals are sanctioned under the NAM receipt of the same from the State/ UT Governments.

(iv)  A scheme titled 'Yoga Training for Police Personnel' has been initiated by the Ministry. A Financial assistance in the form of recurring grant of Rs. 7.00 lakh and non -recurring grant of Rs. 1.00 lakh (one time) will be provided to each district of the State/UT.

## Annexure -I

## List of ongoing research projects undertaken by Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy

rolled

|   S. No. | Name of the Institute                                                                                 | Title of the Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Deptt. of Physiology, King George Medical University, Lucknow. U.P                                    | Effect of Yogic Practices on Serum Lipid Prof le & Resistance in Healthy Obese subjects.                                                                                                                                                 |
|        2 | Department of Physiology, VardhmanMahavir 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. |
|        3 | Deptt. of Physiology, U.C.M.S., Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi.                                      | G.T.B. The effect of Yoga Therapy on Coagulation Profile, profiles, Lung Diffusion capacity and Quality Patients with Coronary Artery Disease.                                                                                           |
|        4 | Department of Neurophysiology, National Institute of Mental Health Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore | & Effect of Yoga & Hydriatic application on migraine - A Clinical, Electrophysiological and Immunological                                                                                                                                |
|        5 | Yog Research Department, PatanjaliYogpeeth, Haridwar -249 402.                                        | Effect of Yoga on Physical, Cognitive and Development in Children.                                                                                                                                                                       |
|        6 | Yog Research Department, PatanjaliYogpeeth, Haridwar -249 402.                                        | Effect of a Yoga Program on Anthropometric Biochemical Measures in Obese Persons.                                                                                                                                                        |
|        7 | A.L.N.Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa, Chikmagalur Dist., Karnataka                     | A study of efficacy of Yo gic and Naturopathic in Varicose Vein                                                                                                                                                                          |
|        8 | Yoga and Nature Cure Home , Khundrakpam Awang Leikai, Imphal East, Manipur                            | Naturopathy and Yoga Intervention for post - stroke Rehabilitation & Quality of Life Improvement - a co study                                                                                                                            |
|        9 | Nature Cure, Yoga, Acupuncture & Physiotherapy Hospital, NadigGalli, Sirsi - 581401 (N.K) Karnataka   | Randomized Control Trial to evaluate the cold and hot immersion baths on impaired glucose in pre - diabetes                                                                                                                              |
|       10 | Add Life Prakriti, Indo - American Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Hyderabad                      | Effect of Naturopathy and Yoga Therapy as an the management of Non - Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)                                                                                                                                            |
|       11 | INYS Medical Research Society, Nagar, Tumkur Road, Bangalore                                          | Jindal Efficacy of Mustard Pack on knees in Osteoarthritis                                                                                                                                                                               |

and

## Annexure -II

## List of research projects conducted  by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY)

1. Study  of  the  effect  of  Yoga  practices  on  management  of  Techno-stress  in  Computer  users:  A quantitative approach using psycho-neuro-physio-motor functions
2.  Philosophico-Literary  Research  project  entitled Philosophy and Practices of Hatha Yoga Traditions (An Anthological Presentation of Basic Hatha Yoga Treatises)
3. The Advanced Centres established in the following premier Medical Institutions/Hospitals for carrying out collaborative research in Yoga:
4. (i) Advanced  Centre  for  Yoga  Therapy  and  Research  in  Mental  Health  &  Neurosciences  at NIMHANS, Bangalore.
5. (ii) Advanced Centre for Yoga Education, Therapy and Research in Cardi o- vascular  Diseases and Diabetes mellitus at JIPMER, Puduchery.
6. (iii) Centre for Advanced Research & Training in Yoga with specialization in Operational Str and Performance improvement of Defence Personnel at DIPAS, New Delhi.
7. (iv) Advanced Centre for Yoga Educati on and Research in Respiratory Diseases and Geriatric Care at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.
8. (v) Advanced Centre for Yoga Therapy and Research inChest Diseases at Govt. Medical College, Jammu.