Lok Sabha Question No. 3001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Yoga History and Efficacy
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: G. HARI

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

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

**UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY**

**(AYUSH)**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3001**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 7** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015**

**Yoga History and Efficacy**

**3001. SHRI G. HARI:**

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

(a) whether the Government has commissioned/proposes to commission extensive research by various institutions to create documentation detailing Yoga's history and efficacy;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to spread awareness about benefits of yoga in the country?

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

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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)& (b):   The details of the research projects with particulars on Yoga's history and efficacy, as undertaken by two autonomous organizations 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):   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 aware of the benefits of AYUSH systems of medicine including Yoga. 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 AYUSH systems including Yoga.

The Ministry of AYUSH has recently 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.

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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 AYUSH educational institutions. The Mission provides for:

1. co-location of AYUSH facilities at Health Centers/Hospitals including Yoga facilities;
2. upgradation of exclusive State AYUSH Hospitals & dispensaries including hospitals with Yoga centers;
3. upgradation of State Government teaching institutions including those of Yoga and
4. Yoga and Naturopathy Wellness Centres as per guidelines as deemed appropriate by the States under the flexible component. The proposals are sanctioned under the NAM on receipt of the same from the State/ UT Governments.

**Annexure- I**

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

| **S. No.**   | **Name of the Institute**                                                                                    | **Title of the Project**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|              | Deptt. of Physiology, King George Medical University,  Lucknow. U.P                                          | Effect of Yogic Practices on Serum Lipid Profile & Insulin Resistance in Healthy Obese subjects.                                                                                                                                                                    |
|              | SwamiVivekananda Yoga AnusandhanaSamsthan,  19, EknathBhavan, Gavipuram Circle, Kempegowda Nagar, Bengaluru. | The effect of Yoga in prevention of pregnancy Complications in High Risk Pregnancies.                                                                                                                                                                               |
|              | Department of Physiology,  Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi               | Comparison of cardiovascular autonomic functions in two groups of myocardial infarction patients (age 30-55 years): A randomized trial involving 2 groups of patients (1) on pharmacotherapy alone (2) on Yoga & life style intervention therapy & pharmacotherapy. |
|              | Deptt. of Physiology, U.C.M.S., G.T.B. Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi.                                      | The effect of Yoga Therapy on Coagulation Profile, Lipid profiles, Lung Diffusion capacity and Quality of Life in Patient s with Coronary Artery Disease.                                                                                                           |
|              | Department of Neurophysiology,  National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore | Effect of Yoga &Hydriatic application on migraine - A Clinical, Electrophysiological and Immunological study.                                                                                                                                                       |
|              | Yog Research Department,  PatanjaliYogpeeth, Haridwar- 249 402.                                              | Effect of Yoga on Physical, Cognitive and Emotional Development in Children.                                                                                                                                                                                        |
|              | Yog Research Department,  PatanjaliYogpeeth, Haridwar- 249 402.                                              | Effect of a Yoga Program on Anthropometric and Biochemical Measures in Obese Persons.                                                                                                                                                                               |
|              | Snehakunja Trust ®, Vivekananda Arogyadhama, Kasarkod, Honnavar,  North Kenra, Karnataka.                    | Comparison of effects of two Yoga interventions versus Exercise therapy in the management of mechanical Low Back Pain.                                                                                                                                              |
|              | A.L.N.Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa, Chikmagalur Dist., Karnataka                            | A study of efficacy of Yogic and   Naturopathic Measures in Varicose Vein                                                                                                                                                                                           |
|              | Yoga and Nature Cure Home, Khundrakpam Awang Leikai, Imphal East, Manipur                                    | Naturopathy and Yoga Intervention for post-stroke Rehabilitation & Quality of Life Improvement-a controlled study                                                                                                                                                   |
|              | Nature Cure, Yoga, Acupuncture & Physiotherapy Hospital, NadigGalli, Sirsi-581401 (N.K) Karnataka            | Randomized Control Trial to evaluate the effectiveness of cold and hot immersion baths on impaired glucose tolerance in pre-diabetes                                                                                                                                |
|              | Add Life Prakriti, Indo-American Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Hyderabad                               | Effect of Naturopathy and Yoga Therapy as an adjuvant in the management of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)                                                                                                                                                             |
|              | INYS Medical Research Society, Jindal Nagar, Tumkur Road, Bangalore                                          | Efficacy of Mustard Pack on knees in Osteoarthritis                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |

**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:

1. Advanced Centre for Yoga Therapy and Research in Mental Health & Neurosciences at NIMHANS, Bangalore.
2. Advanced Centre for Yoga Education, Therapy and Research in Cardio-vascular Diseases and Diabetes mellitus at JIPMER, Puduchery.
3. Centre for Advanced Research & Training in Yoga with specialization in Operational Stress and Performance improvement of Defence Personnel at DIPAS, New Delhi.
4. Advanced Centre for Yoga Education and Research in Respiratory Diseases and Geriatric Care at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.
5. Advanced Centre for Yoga Therapy and Research in Chest Diseases at Govt. Medical College,   Jammu.