Question : First Naturopathy Day

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

(a) whether his Ministry has celebrated the first ‘Naturopathy Day’ with the aim to promote the system to prevent diseases by altering the diet and lifestyle;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the programmes and events organized for its promotion;

(c) the funds allocated for development of naturopathy during each of the last three years and the current year along with the details of targets set and achievements made so far in this regard;

(d) whether the Government has any plans to promote naturopathy centres in rural areas by equipping them with modern facilities and if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government proposes to provide such treatment in all the Central Government hospitals; and

(f) if so, the details thereof along with the further steps taken by the Government for promotion of yoga and naturopathy in the country including generation of employment opportunities?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) & (b): Yes, Ministry of AYUSH Observed the First ‘Naturopathy Day’ on 18th November, 2018. Two of the autonomous bodies of the Ministry, namely Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi and National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune took lead roles in this observance. The Naturopathy Day was observed by organising lectures, talks, walks, run and exhibitions in different parts of the country.
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(c): The funds released to the CCRYN & NIN in the last 3 years and current year is as under:
Autonomous Body 2015-16 2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
(Current year)
CCRYN 1685.00 4300.00 5609.00 3634.00
NIN 1266.00 2590.00 490.00 2400.00
(Rs. In lakhs)





The details of targets set and achievements made so far are placed at Annexure- ‘A’.
(d): Health is a State subject and promoting such centres in rural areas fall in purview of State Government.

However, in addition to the effort of State Governments, Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi, an autonomous body under Ministry of AYUSH has set up various OPDs and Wellness Centres of Yoga & Naturopathy in various Govt. Hospitals/ institutions in different location in India including rural areas. The details of OPDs is at Annexure – ‘B’.

(e) & (f): There is no such proposal as of now with this Ministry.

However, CCRYN is in process of setting up following institutes of Yoga & Naturopathy with hospitals for better accessible treatment to the people of India:

1. Establishment of Post Graduate Institutes of Yoga and Naturopathy Education and Research (PGIYNER) with 200 bedded Yoga and Naturopathy hospital at Jhajjar, Haryana and Nagmangala, Karnataka.
2. Establishment of Central Research Institutes of Yoga & Naturopathy in Odisha, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Jammu & Kashmir along with 100 bedded indoor hospital facilities to carry out in depth research studies to establish the efficacy of Yoga and Naturopathy in various remedies.

In addition to this, both CCRYN and NIN are offering Short Term Certificate Courses which are employment oriented.
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