(a) whether the Government proposes to set up Yoga Kendras in Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to set up Yoga Kendras in Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF AYUSH
(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
(a) to (b): Under National Ayush Mission, Ministry of Ayush has approved for operationalization of 194 and 362 Ayush Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) in Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh respectively, wherein Yoga is being taught to the public for general health promotion as community based intervention by qualified Yoga Instructor.
As per the progress report received from State/UT Governments, Yoga activity has been started in 166 (out of 194) and 362 Ayush HWCs in Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh respectively.
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