Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:
(a) the present status regarding setting up of Naturopathy Research Centre in Kayani, West Bengal;
(b) whether the Government proposes to set up Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) Medical College in Belur, West Bengal and if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the amount sanctioned during the last three years for the development of AYUSH in West Bengal?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a): The Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH has conveyed, in principle, approval of the Government for setting up of a Central Research Institute including 100 bedded Hospital of Yoga & Naturopathy in Kalyani, West Bengal to the State Government for transferring the land in the name of the Council.
(b): No such proposal is under consideration.
(c): The amount sanctioned during the last three years for development of AYUSH in West Bengal is as indicated below: -
(Rs.in lakh)
Year
Amount released by NAM (AYUSH) Amount released by CCRYN
2015-16 1924.852 23.00
2016-17 1298.056 23.00
2017-18 1654.646 23.00
Total 4877.554 69.00
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