Parliament Question: Establishment of Institute for Yoga and Naturopathy

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2245 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2025 ESTABLISHMENT OF INSTITUTE FOR YOGA AND NATUROPATHY

2245. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the proposal to establish a premier research Institute for Yoga and Naturopathy in the country, State/UT-wise, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan including the estimated cost, the Institutional set up and the Administrative framework;

(b) whether the Governments of the said States has been requested to allocate land for setting up of the said Institutes and if so, the details thereof;

(c) the current status of land allocation and related administrative approvals and the proposed number of undergraduate and postgraduate seats in the first phase; and

(d) the expected outcomes of this initiative with respect to expanding higher education opportunities, enhancing research capacity and improving public access to Yoga and Naturopathy healthcare services in the country, State/UT-wise? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a), (b) & (c) The Ministry of Ayush has planned to establish Central Research Institutes in Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN) with 100 bedded hospitals of Yoga & Naturopathy in the following

states:

S. State Estimated Details / status of allocation of land No. Cost(In lakhs)

1. Andhra 9381.76 The Government of Andhra Pradesh allotted 15 Acres Pradesh cost free land at Nadimpalem Village, PratipaduMandal, Near Katuri Medical College and Hospital, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.

2 Assam 9191.221 The Government of Assam allotted 45 Bigha cost free land at Village Dehin, Khamtighat, Dibrugrah, Assam.

3. Chhattisgarh 9003.33 The Government of Chhattisgarh allotted 9.97 acres cost free at Village Danganiya & Chiruhuldih Tehsil, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

4. Kerala 9967.77 The Government of Kerala allotted 15 Acres cost free land at Karinthalam Village, Vellarikkundu Taluk, Kasargod, District, Kerala

5. Odisha 9473.28 The Government of Odisha had allotted 20 acres cost free land at Kisam Patiala, Tahsil Jatani, Mauza Binjhagiri, Odisha. However, due to NGT case and FCA of land, further process is on hold due to non- clearance. Alternate land for establishment of CRIYN is being arranged by the State Government of Odisha.

The Government of Rajasthan had offered 15 acres premium free land for establishment of CRIYN including 100 bedded hospital of Yoga & Naturopathy, however, the Government of Rajasthan has not transferred the land. As of now, there is no proposal in the Ministry of Ayush for establishment of a premier research Institute for Yoga and Naturopathy in Uttar Pradesh.

The proposed CRIYNs function under the administrative control of Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush.

At present no proposal is under consideration in the Ministry for undergraduate/post graduate courses in the proposed CRIYNs.

(d) The following outcomes are envisaged out of this initiative:  Advancing Research projects related to Yoga & Naturopathy.  Improvement in OPD and IPD treatment facilities related to Yoga and Naturopathy healthcare services for general public.

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