Question : Separate University for AYUSH

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

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up separate university for AYUSH in order to promote various disciplines under AYUSH and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the number of colleges set up under this scheme so far, State/UT-wise including Maharashtra and Rajasthan;

(c) whether the State Governments of Maharashtra and Rajasthan have sent any proposal to the Government for setting up of AYUSH universities;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon along with the time by which the said proposals are likely to be approved by the Government; and

(e) whether the Government is likely to help in discontinuing old practices and beliefs which are still present in the system and 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): The Government has not received any proposal to set up separate university for AYUSH in order to promote various disciplines under AYUSH.
(c) & (d): The State Governments of Maharashtra and Rajasthan has not sent any proposal to the Government for setting up of AYUSH universities.
(e): All AYUSH education institutes are imparting education according to the Indian Medicine Central Council (Minimum standards of education in Indian Medicine) amendment regulations and Homeopathic (Degree course) Regulations.
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