Question : Opening of All India Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy

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

(a) whether the Government has a plan to open an All India Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy in the State of Madhya Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has a plan to open a Centre in Madhya Pradesh to encourage research in Ayurveda, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government proposes to launch a scheme of constructing new building for AYUSH dispensaries, if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) & (b): Presently there is no proposal under consideration for opening an All India Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy in the State of Madhya Pradesh.

(c): No.
(d): Health is a State subject. Opening of new AYUSH Dispensary comes under the purview of State/UT Governments. However, under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission(NAM) , there is a provision of financial assistance for upgradation of Government/Panchayat/Government aided AYUSH Dispensaries for undertaking addition/alteration of existing premises, furniture, fixtures, equipments etc. State/UT Governments are eligible for seeking grant-in-aid under the activity as per NAM guidelines.
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