GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY,

UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK SABHAUNSTARRED QUESTION NO.883

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24TH MARCH, 2015

PROMOTION OF YOGA

883. SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: SHRI PARESH RAVAL: DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRI SULTAN AHMED: SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY: SHRI ARJUN MEGHWAL: PROF. K.V. THOMAS: SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN: SHRI P. NAGARAJAN: SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT: SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO: SHRI SATAV RAJEEV: DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN: SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK: SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM: SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN: SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI: SHRI D.S. RATHOD: SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA: SHRI B.V. NAIK: SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA: SHRI C.S. PUTTA RAJU: SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

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

(a) the details of the activities organized along with the number of countries and people participated on the International Yoga Day held recently including the funds allocated and spent for the purpose;

(b) the number of institutions imparting training of Yoga along with the number of seats therein and the steps being taken by the Government to open more such institutions in the country, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the Government proposes to strengthen and expand the infrastructure for Yoga, particularly at primary and community level and encourage research on this ancient practice;

(d) if so, the action plan drawn by the Government in this regard along with the funds earmarked, allocated and utilised for the purpose during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise; and

(e) the other measures being taken by the Government to promote and regulate Yoga therapy and education in the country?

ANSWERTHE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY

(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

(a): The first International Day of Yoga was celebrated all over the Country and abroad on 21/6/2015. The main event was organized by the Ministry at Rajpath, New Delhi by organizing a mass Yoga demonstration wherein 35,985 participants performed Yoga. A two days International Conference on Yoga for Holistic Health was also organized on 21st & 22nd June, 2015 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. All the States/UTs were advised to hold mass yoga demonstration at State, District, Block and Panchayat levels for celebrating International Day of Yoga on a grand scale involving all Schools/Colleges/Universities, General Public, Yoga Institutions, Police Personnel, NCC Cadets, NSS, NYKS, etc. The Ministry of External Affairs celebrated the International Day of Yoga in more than 190 countries by organising activities which included conferences on Yoga, Meetings of Yoga clubs, Yoga concerts, Yogathons, Yoga walks, documentary film screening on Yoga, Photo exhibition on yoga etc. The events were well received across the world.

The total funds earmarked/spent by the Ministry of AYUSH & Ministry of External Affairs are as follows:-

S. No.

Activity Sanction/Expendi-ture (Rs. In Lakhs)

1 Ministry of AYUSH(i) Publicity through DAVP, DD & AIR 828.43(ii) Arrangements for the Mass Yoga Demonstration at Rajpath on 21/6/2015

758.53

(iii) International Conference on Yoga on 21st & 22nd June, 2015 at Vigyan Bhawan

182.8

2 Ministry of External Affairs 800.00

In addition, Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN) and Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), the autonomous organizations under the Ministry, incurred the following expenditure :-

(i) Financial Assistance to Government Institutions /Non Government Organization for organising of Yoga Camps and celebration of International Day of Yoga in each district of the Country @ upto Rs. 1.00 Lakh each by CCRYN -Rs. 670.00 lakh

(ii) Expenditure on production of Film & Booklet on Common Yoga Protocol by MDNIY -Rs. 34.80 lakh

(b): There are 53 Universities /Colleges/Institutions imparting training of Yoga in different States/UTs. A statement is placed at Annexure “A”.

(c): The Central Council For Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) is in the process of establishing Central Research Institute (CRI) at 06 places in the country with 100 bedded Yoga and Naturopathy Hospital to strengthen and expand the infrastructure for Yoga and Naturopathy. One such Centre at Rohini, Delhi is functional with OPD facilities. The details of proposed CRIs are at Annexure “B”.

(d): Details of the funds allocated/utilized by CCRYN during each of the last three years are as under:-

(Rs. In Lakhs)S. No Head 2012-13 2013-14 2014-151 Funds Allocated Plan 1500.00 1380.00 1370.00

Non Plan 225.00 224.00 224.002 Funds Released Plan Nil 450.00 383.00

Non Plan 168.75 215.00 198.103 Expenditure Plan 1833.68 329.78 168.00

Non Plan 155.45 223.62 185.00

(e): The Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has informed that the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005 which is a policy document for the country, recommended Yoga as an integral part of Health and Physical Education. Health and Physical Education is compulsory subject from Class 1 to Class X and optional from Classes XI to XII. 

Yoga Education has been made compulsory part of study and practice by National Council for Teacher Education(NCTE), a statutory body under Ministry of Human Resource Development, for its 15 Teacher Education Programmes, viz., Pre-School Education to Elementary Education; Secondary; Senior Secondary; Physical Education; Distance Learning etc..NCTE has already developed modules on Yoga Education for Diploma in Elementary Education and master of Education.  These will be used by more than 18000 Teacher Education Institutions and above 14 Lakh student –teachers and teacher educators who are studying and /or teaching in these institutions.

At present there is no Central legislation for regulation of education and practice in Yoga & Naturopathy systems. A Task Force has been constituted by the Ministry to deliberate and make recommendations on various important issues concerning the Ministry of AYUSH, including the preferred option for promotion, development and regulation of Yoga & Naturopathy for education and practice.

ANNEXURE-A

List of Universities /Institutions Conducting Graduation and Post Graduation Yoga Courses(as per the information available)

S. No. State University/

Institution

Type of Universit

y

Courses Offered

Mode of

Course

Duration Eligibility

1 Andhra Pradesh

Andhra UniversityVisakhapatnam – 530003www.andhrauniversity.info

State Universit

y

1. MA Yoga & Consciousness

2. PG Diploma in Yoga

-- 1. Two Years2. One Year

1. Graduation2. Graduation

2 Andhra Pradesh

Rashtriya Sanskrit VidyapeethTirupati-517 507, A.P.www.rsvidyapeetha.ac.in

Deemed Universit

y

1. Acharya (M.A.) in Sankhya Yoga

2. PGD in Yoga Therapy and Stress management

3. PGD in Yoga Vijnana (Distance Mode)

-- 1. Two years2. One Years

3. One Year

1. BA (Darshan)2. Graduation

3.Graduation

3 Chhatisgarh

Pt. Ravishankar ShuklaUniversity, Amanaka G.E. Road, Raipur– 492010www.prsu.ac.in

State Universit

y

1.M.A. Applied Philosophy & Yoga2.P.G.D. in Yoga

Regular

1. Two years2. One Years

1. Graduation2. Graduation

4 Delhi Morarji Autonomous 1. Regul 1. 1. 10+2 (PCB)

Desai National Instituteof Yoga, 68, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001Website: ww.yogamdniy.nic.in

Organization under Dept. of AYUSH

B.Sc. Yoga Science2. Diploma in Yoga Science (after Graduation)

1.

ar Three Years2. One Year

2. Graduation

5 Gujarat

Bhavnagar University,Gaurishanker Lake Road, Bhavnagar - 364 022. Gujaratwww.mkbhavuni.edu.in

State Universit

y

1. PGD Naturopathy & Yogic Science

Regular

1.Two Years

1.Graduation

6 Gujarat

Gujrat VidyapithAshram Road, Ahmedabad- 380014www.gujratvidyapith.org

Deemed Universit

y

1. P.G.D. in Yoga & Naturopathy

------ 1. One Year

1. Graduation

7 Gujrat

Lakulish Yoga UniversityNear Sri Balaji Temple, Opp Nirmal University, S .G. Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380060www.lakulishyoga.com

State Universit

y

1.BSc Yoga2.BA Yoga (Karma, Gyan, Bhakti Yoga)3.PGD Yoga Therapy

Regular

1. Three Years2. Three Years3. One & Half Years

1. 10+22. 10+23. Graduation

8 Gujarat

Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar-361008 Gujaratwww.ayurvedauniversity.edu.in

State Universit

y

1. P.G.D. in Yoga & Naturopathy 2. B.Sc. Yoga

Regular

1. One Year 2. Three Years

1. Graduation2. 10+2

9 Gujarat

Gujarat University, Post Box No. 4010, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380 009, Gujarat.www.gujaratuniversity.org.in

State Universit

y

1. Diploma in Yoga Education (SAP)

Regular

1. One Year

1. Graduation

10 Gujarat Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, P.B. No. 21, University Road, Patan-

State Universit

y

1.Diploma in Yoga Education

(After Graduation)

Regular

1.One Year

2.Graduation

384265, Gujaratwww.ngu.nic.in

11

Haryana

Kurukshetra University,KurukshetraHaryana, IndiaPin – 136119www.kuk.ac.in

State Universit

y

1.M.A. Music, Yoga & Health

2.P.G Diploma in Yoga(After Graduation)

Regular

1.Two Years2.One Year

1.Graduation2.Graduation

12 Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla– 171005www.hpuniv.nic.in

State Universit

y

1.M. A. in Yoga

2.Diploma in Yoga Studies(After Graduation)

Regular

1. Two Year2. One Year

1.Graduation2.Graduation

13 Karnataka

Karnatak University,Pavate Nagar, Dharwad - 580 003,Karnataka State,

State Universit

y

1.P.G.D. in Yoga Studies

Regular

1.One Year

1.Graduation

14 Karnataka

Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Konaje - 574 199, Karnatakawww.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in

State Universit

y

1.Ph. D in Yoga

2.M.Sc. Human Consciousness

&Yogic Science

3.P.G.D. in Yogic Sciences

Regular

1. As per Norms2.Two Year 3.One Year

1. P.G. Yoga2. Graduation

3.Graduation

15 Karnataka Swami Vivekanand

Deemed Universit

1. Ph. D in Yoga

Regular

1. Three

1. PG/ Medico/ BE

a Yoga AnusandhanaSamsthanaNo. 9, AppajappaAgrahara, Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560 018

OR

SVYASA19, EknathBhawan, Gavipuram Circle, K.G. Nagar, Banglore-560019

Website:www.svyasa.org

y 2. M.D. Yoga & Rehabilitation

3. M. Phil Counselling & Yoga Therapy

4. M.A. Yoga, Journalism & Mass Communication

5. M.Sc. Yoga Management

6. M.Sc. Yoga & Consciousness

7. M.Sc. Yoga Education

8. M.Sc. Yoga

9. PGD in Yoga Therapy for Doctors

10. PGD in Yoga Therapy

11. BNYS

12. B.A. Yoga & Journalism

Years2. Three Years3. Three years

4 Two Years

5. Two Years6. Two Years7. Two Years8. Two Years9. One Year

10. One Year11. 4 ½ Year withan Year (Intern.)12. Three Years13. Three Years14. Three

2. Medico3. Graduate. (Psychology)4. Graduation with YIC5. Graduation6. Graduation7. Graduation8. Graduation9.Graduation OR YIC10.Graduation11. 10+2

12. 10+213. 10+214. 10+215. 10+216. 10+2

13. B.Sc. Yoga & Management

14. B.Sc. Yoga & Consciousness

15. B. Sc. Yoga Education

16. B.Sc. Yoga

Years15. Three Years16. Three Years

16 Karnataka

Bangalore UniversityJnanabharathi, Bangalore- 560056www.bangaloreuniversity.ac.in

State Universit

y

1. M.Sc. Human Consciousness & Yogic Science

---- 1. Two Years

1. Graduation

17 Karnataka

Manipal UniversityManipal, Karnataka – 576104www.manipal.edu

State Universit

y

1. M.Sc. Yoga Therapy

---- 1. Two Years

1. Graduation

18 Madhya Pradesh

BarkatullahVishwavidyalaya, Hoshangabad Road, BHOPAL-462026,Madhya Pradeshwww.bubhopal.nic.in

State Universit

y

1. Ph. D in Yoga2. M.Phil. in Yogic Science 3..M.A. / M.Sc. in Human Consciousness & Yoga Science4.P.G.D. in Stress Management (Yoga)

Regular

1. As per Norms

2. One Year

3. Two Years

4. One

1. P.G. in Yoga2. P.G. in Yoga3. Graduation

4. Graduation5. Graduation6. Graduation

5.P.G.D. in Yoga Therapy6.P.G.D. in Yogic Science

Year

5. One Year

6. One Year

19 Madhya Pradesh

Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh-470 003www.dhsgsu.ac.in

Central Universit

y

1. Ph. D in Yoga

2. M.Sc. / M.A. Yoga

3. B.A. Yoga

Regular

1. As per Norms

2. Two Years

3. Three Years

1.P.G. in Yoga2.Graduation 3.10+2

20 Madhya Pradesh

Jiwaji University,Gwalior- 474011 (M.P.)www.jiwaji.edu

State Universit

y

1. P.G.D. in Yoga Therapy

2. Diploma in Yoga

(After Graduation)

Regular

1. One & Half Years

2. One Year

1.Graduation

2.Graduation

21 Madhya Pradesh

Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical EducationMela Road, Shakti Nagar, Gwalior-

Deemed Universit

y

1. M.A. Yoga

2. P.G.D. in Yoga & Alternative

Regular

1. Two Years

2. One Year

1.Graduation + Dip. /Cert. in Yoga

2.Graduation

474 002, M.P.www.lnipe.nic.in

Therapy

22 Madhya Pradesh

M.G.C Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya,Chitrakoot- 485331, Dist. Satnawww.ruraluniversity-chitrakoot.org

State Universit

y

1. P h. D in Yoga

2. P.G.D. in Naturality& Yogic Science

3. B.A. Human Consciousness & Yogic Sciences

Regular

1. As per Norms

2. One Year

1. Three Years

1. PG in Yoga2. Graduation3. Graduation

23 Madhya Pradesh

Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, SaraswatiVihar, Pachpedi, Jabalpur -482 001www.rdunijvpin.org

State Universit

y

1. M.A. Human Consciousness & Yogic Sciences

2. P.G.D. in Yoga

Regular

1. Two Years

2. One Year

1.Graduation

2.Graduation

24 Madhya Pradesh

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic VishwavidyalayaKaraundi, Post- UmariyapanDist- Katni-483332www.mmyvv.com

Statuary Universit

y

1. M.A. Yoga

2. P.G.D. in Yoga & Alternative Therapy

Regular

1. Two Years

2. One Year

1. Graduation 2. 2. Graduation

25 Maharashtra

Kaivalyadhama,Lonavla, Pune- 410403Website: kdham.com

----

1.P.G.D. Yoga Therapy

2. P.G.D. in Yoga Education

Regular

1. One & Half Years

2. One Year

1.Graduate (Sci.) or PGDYEd

2.Graduation

26 Maharashtra

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University,Amravati-444602, Maharashtrawww.sgbau.ac.in

State Universit

y

1.P.G.D. in Yoga Therapy

Regular

1.One Year

1.Graduation

27 Odisha

Indian Institute of Yogic Science & Research, Bhuvneshwar, OdishaWebsite: www.iiysar.ac.in

-----

1.Master Degree in Yoga

Regular

1. Two Years

1.Graduation

28 Odisha

Utkal University, VaniVihar, Bhubaneswar-751 004.www.utkal-university.org

State Universit

y

1.P.G.D. in Yoga Education

Regular

1.One Year

1.Graduation

29 Punjab

Panjabi University Patialawww.punjabiuniversity.ac.in

State Universit

y

1.P.G.Diploma. in Yoga

1 One Year

1.Graduation

30 Punjab Punjab University Chandigarh

State Universit

y

1. B,Ed. Yoga

2. M.Ed

Regular

1.One Year2.One

1.Graduation2. B,Ed. Yoga

www.puchd.ac.in

Yoga Year

31 Rajasthan

Jai Narain Vyas University,BhagatkiKothi,Pali Road, Jodhpurwww.jnvu.edu.in

State Universit

y

1.Diploma in Yoga Education(after Graduation)

1.One Year

1.Graduation

32 Rajasthan

M.L.Sukhadia UniversityUdaipur, Rajasthan-313001

State Universit

y

1.P.G Diploma in Yoga

1. One Year

1.Graduation

33 Rajasthan

Jain Vishwabharti UniversityLadnun, Rajasthanwww.jvbi.ac.in

Private Universit

y

1.Ph. D in Yoga

2.M.A/M Sc. Yoga

Regular/Distance

1. As per Norms

2. Two Year

1. PG in Yoga2. Graduation

34 Rajasthan

Jaipur UniversityJagatpura, Jaipur 302025

State Universit

y

1.P.G.Diploma in Yoga

Regular

1. One Year

1. Graduation

35 Tamilnadu

Alagappa University,Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi-630003, T.N.www.alagappauniversity.ac.in

State Universit

y

1. P.G.Diploma in Yoga

Regular

1. One Year

1. Graduation

36 Tamilnadu

Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-608 002,

State Universit

y

1.M.Sc. Yoga 2. P.G..Diploma in

Distance

1.One Year 2. One Year

1.P.G.D.in Yoga2. Graduation

Chennai www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in

Yoga

37 Tamilnadu

Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram,New No.31 (Old#13) Fourth Cross Street, Rama Krishna Nagar,Mandaveli,Channai- 600028Website: www.kym.org

----

1.PG Diploma in Yoga (after Graduation)

Part Time

1.Two Years

1.Graduation

38 Tamilnadu

Tamilnadu Physical Education & Sports University, Chennai

State Universit

y

1.Ph. D in Yoga

2.M.Sc. Yoga Therapy

3.B.Sc. Yoga

Distance

Distance

1. As per Norms2. Two Years3. Three Years

1. PG in Yoga2. Graduation2. 10+2

39 Tamilnadu

M.S. University, Thirunelvelli

State Universit

y

1. M.Sc. Yoga2. PG Diploma in Yoga2. B.Sc. Yoga

Distance

Distance

Distance

1. Two Years2. One Year3. Three Years

1. Graduation2. Graduation3. 10+2

40 Tamilnadu

Bharathidasan University, Trichy

State Universit

y

1. M.Sc. Yoga2. PG Diploma in Yoga

Regular

Regular

1. Two Years2. One Year

1. Graduation2. Graduation

41 Tamilnadu

Bharathiyar University,

State Universit

1. M.A. Yoga

Distan

1. Two Years

1. Graduation2. 10+2

Coimbatore y

2. B.A. Yoga

ce

Distance

2. Three Years

42 Tamilnadu

Tamil University, Tanjure

State Universit

y

1. M.A. Yoga2. B.A. Yoga

Distance

Distance

1. Two Years2. Three Years

1. Graduation2. 10+2

43 Tamilnadu

University of Madras

State Universit

y

1. M.A. Yoga2. B.A. Yoga

Distance

Distance

1. Two Years2. Three Years

1. Graduation3. 10+2

44 Uttar Pradesh

University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226 007www.lkouniv.ac.in

State Universit

y

1.M.A. Human Consciousness &Yoga Science2.P.G.D. Naturopathic Science & Yoga

Regular

1.Two Years

2.One Year

1.Graduation

2.Graduation

45 Uttar Pradesh

M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly-243 006www.mjpru.ac.in

State Universit

y

1.P.G.D. in Yoga

--- 1.One Year

1.Graduation

46 Uttar Pradesh

Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University, Hawai Patti,

State Universit

y

1.P.G.D. in Yoga Therapy

Regular

1.One Year

1.Graduation

Allahabad RoadFaizabad-224 001 (U.P)www.rmlau.nic.in

47 Uttar Pradesh

Bundelkhand University Jhansi, U.Pwww.bujhansi.org

State Universit

y

1.P.G.D. in Yoga

Regular

1.One Year

1.Graduation

48 Uttarakhand

Dev Sanskrit VishwavidyalayaGayatrikunj, Shantikunj,Haridwar-249 411 (U.K.)Website: www.dsvv.ac.in

Private Universit

y

1.Ph.D. in Yoga 2.M.A. Applied Yoga & Human Excellence3. M.A/M.Sc. Human Consciousness & Yogic Sciences.4.M.Sc. Yogic Science & Holistic Health5.P.G.D. in Yoga Vijnana6.P.G.D. in Human Consciousness & Yoga Therapy7. B.Sc. Yoga8.B.A. Yoga

Regular

1.Two-Five Years2.Two Years

3.Two Years

4.Two Years5.One Year6.One Year

7.Three Years8.Three Years

1.Masters in Yoga2.Graduation

3.Graduation

4.Graduation5.Graduation6.Graduation

7.10+28.10+2

49 Uttarakha Gurukul Deemed 1. Ph.D. in Regul 1. As 1.PG in Yoga

nd

Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, PO- Gurukulakangri,Haridwar-249 404Uttrakhand.www.gkvharidwar.org

University

Yoga2. M.A./M.Sc. in Human Consciousness & Yogic Science.3.P.G.D. in Human Consciousness & Yogic Sciences4. B.A./

B.Sc. Yoga

ar per Norms2. Two Years

3.One Year

4.Three Years

2. Graduation

3. Graduation

4.10+2

50 Uttarakhand

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal-246174www.hnbgu.ac.in

Central Universit

y

1.M.A. Yoga & Alternative Therapies2.P.G.D. in Yogic Science

Regular

1.Two Years 2. One Year

1.Graduation 2. Graduation

51 Uttarakhand

Kumaun University www.kumaununiversity.co.in

State Universit

y

1.M.A in Yoga2.P.G Diploma in Yoga

- 1.Two Years 2.One Year.

1.Graduation 2.Graduation

52 Uttarakhand

Patanjali University Hardwar- 249402www.patanjaliuniversity.com

Private Universit

y

1.M.A/ M.Sc. in Yoga2.B.A/B.Sc. in Yoga3.P.G Diploma in Yoga

Regular

1 Two Years 2 Three Years3 One Year

1 Graduation 2 10+23 Graduation

53 West Bengal

Jadavpur University,

State Universit

1.P.G.D. in Yoga

Regular

1.Two Years

1.Graduation

Kolkata-700 032, W.B.www.jaduniv.edu.in

y

Therapy

Annexure-BCentral Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy

Establishment of Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy

(i) Central Research Institute (CRI), Nagmangala Karnataka: First phase of construction work in 15 acres of cost free land provided by Govt. of Karnataka has been completed. The 2nd

phase of construction is to commence soon.

(ii) Central Research Institute (CRI), Jhajjar, Bahadurgarh, Haryana: First phase of construction work in 10 acres of cost free land provided by Govt. of Haryana is under progress for which funds to the tune of Rs.590.17 lakh have been released to the NPCC Ltd. (a Govt. of India Enterprises). The 2nd phase of construction is to commence soon.

(iii) Central Research Institute (CRI), Bhubaneswar, Odisha: 20 acre premium free land provided by Govt. of Odisha for establishment of CRI of CCRYN at Mouza Binjhagiri, Tahasil- Jatni, Distt- Khordha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha has been registered in favour of CCRYN. Funds to the tune of Rs. 157.68 lakh have been released to CPWD Bhubaneswar, Odisha for Construction of boundary wall. Further action to start the 1st phase of construction is in progress.

(iv) Central Research Institute for Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN), Delhi: The OPD is fully functional and Yoga & Naturopathy treatments are provided for the benefit of common people.

(v) Central Research Institute for Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN), West Bengal: ‘In principle’ approval of Hon’ble HFM Government of India for acceptance of the cost free land from the Government of West Bengal for setting up of a CRI including 100 bedded hospital on Yoga & Naturopathy has been obtained and conveyed to Government of West Bengal.

(vi) Establishment of Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN), Rajasthan: The Govt. of Rajasthan has offered land for establishing CRIYN. The matter has been brought the notice of the concerned authorities. Further appropriate action is being taken in this regard.