Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is formulating any action plan to open Yoga centres at block level in the country, State/UT and location-wise;
(b) if so, the time by which this action plan is likely to be implemented;
(c) whether any incentive is being given by the Government for setting up Yoga centre in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a) to (d) As Public Health is a State subject, opening of Yoga Centres at block level in the country comes under the purview of respective State/UT Government. However, Central Government is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) in the country under which financial assistance of Rs. 6.00 lakhs per unit (Rs. 0.6 Lakhs as one time assistance for initial furnishing and recurring assistance of Rs.5.4 Lakhs for manpower, maintenance etc.) is provided to States/UTs for setting up of Yoga Wellness Centre. State/UT Governments may avail eligible financial assistance by projecting the same through State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) as per NAM guidelines.
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