Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has done any work for setting up AYUSH Yoga centre at each block level in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, States/UT-wise; and
(c) the number of these centres approved in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, district-wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) & (b): As public health is a State subject, setting up AYUSH Yoga centre at each block level in the country comes under the purview of respective State/UT Governments. However, Central Government is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) in the country including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan under which financial assistance is provided to States/UTs for setting up of Yoga Wellness Centres. The status of financial assistance provided for Yoga Wellness Centres, State/UT-wise as per proposal received from them, is furnished at Annexure-I.
(c): The number of Yoga Wellness Centres approved in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, district-wise is furnished at Annexure-II.
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