Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:
(a) whether there is any central legislation for regulation of education and practice in Yoga and Naturopathy systems;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a): No, currently there is no central legislation for regulation of education and practice in Yoga and Naturopathy.
(b) & (c): The Government has established a Board namely, “National Board for Promotion of Yoga & Naturopathy” (NBPYN) in February, 2016 to take policy decisions regarding promotion of Yoga & Naturopathy in the country. Steps for empowering the existing mechanism of NBPYN are being taken up to strengthen the aspects of regulating education and practice of Yoga and Naturopathy.
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