Question : NATUROPATHY



(a) whether the Government propose to formulate scheme to encourage Naturopathy;

(b) if so, the details of the scheme; and

(c) the provision made with regard to the expenditure to be incurred on implementation of the scheme?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI A. RAJA)


(a) to (c) The development and promotion of Naturopathy is already being encouraged by the Government through the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi and National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune. Naturopathy institutions are being assisted by CCRYN & NIN for propagation and development of Naturopathy. Provisions made for CCRYN & NIN under Plan during 2001-2002 & 2002-2003 are as under:-

(Rs. in lakhs)
2001-2002 2002-2003
CCRYN 175.00 200.00 NIN 80.00 90.00