Question : Funds for Yoga Day

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

(a) the details of funds allocated and utilized for the International Yoga Day on June 21st during each of the last four years;

(b) the details of expenditure incurred under the funds utilized for International Yoga Day since 2014;

(c) whether other Ministries are also mandated to organise activities on International Yoga Day; and

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the expenditure incurred by other Ministries separately?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) & (b): The funds allocated and utilized for the International Day of Yoga(IDY) on 21st June during each of the last four years from IEC Budget of Ministry of AYUSH is as under:
Year Funds Earmarked Utilized
2015 Rs. 16,39,69,337/- Rs. 16,39,69,337/-
2016 Rs. 18,03,28,485/- Rs. 18,03,28,485/-
2017 Rs. 26,42,12,470/- Rs. 26,42,12,470/-
2018 Rs. 36,80,85,850/- Rs. 15,59,74,960/-

The observation of IDY started in 2015. The details of expenditure incurred and earmarked for observation of the same since 2015 is given at Annexure.
(c ): Ministry of AYUSH being the Nodal Ministry to organize different programmes related to International Yoga Day encourages other Ministries to observe International Yoga Day in a befitting manner. However, there is no mandate given to any other Ministry in this matter.
(d): Does not arise in view of (c) above.
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