Parliament Question: Promotion of Yoga and Naturopathy Systems

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO – 5664 FOR 27.03.2026 PROMOTION OF YOGA AND NATUROPATHY SYSTEMS 5664. SHRI MANI A Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state: (a) whether the National and International conferences and awareness programmes are being organised every year to popularise and promote Yoga and Naturopathy systems in the country in connection with the observance of Naturopathy Day during the last six years and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any such conferences, workshops, public outreach programmes or awareness campaigns have been conducted to encourage the adoption of Yoga and Naturopathy among the public, students and healthcare practitioners in the State of Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether district-level events, training programmes or awareness activities have been organized in rural or backward districts including the Dharmapuri district as part of the efforts to popularize Yoga and Naturopathy practices and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether local Yoga institutions, naturopathy centres and AYUSH practitioners from Dharmapuri district have been involved in such programmes and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps taken by the Government to further expand awareness and participation in Yoga and Naturopathy systems in Tamil Nadu, particularly in districts such as Dharmapuri? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV) (a) Yes, National and International conferences and awareness programmes are being organised every year to popularise and promote Yoga and Naturopathy systems in the country in connection with the observance of Naturopathy Day during the last six years. Details of such programs is attached at Annexure A.(b) Ministry of Ayush promotes Yoga through its three autonomous bodies namely Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi and National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune. These bodies conduct programs such as Naturopathy Day conferences, International Day of Yoga outreach, and academic collaborations which includes participation from institutions and practitioners from Tamil Nadu along with other States. These programmes include scientific sessions, student participation, public awareness lectures and practical workshops aimed at promoting Yoga and Naturopathy adoption. The details of International Day of Yoga(IDY) countdown programs conducted in the state of Tamil Nadu is indicated at Annexure B. (c) to (d) The three autonomous bodies namely MDNIY, CCRYN and NIN regularly conduct awareness and promotion activities on Yoga and Naturopathy. Apart from this, Ministry of Ayush has been celebrating International Day of Yoga throughout the Nation since 2014. As part of theses celebrations and activities, all the state governments including district administration undertake various programs to spread awareness and popularity for adoption, propagation and practice of Yoga. (e) Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN) in collaboration with local institutes, conducts yoga camps, awareness programmes, workshops, outreach activities, observance of International Day of Yoga and Naturopathy Day to promote Yoga and Naturopathy across the country, including Tamil Nadu. These initiatives help increase public awareness and participation in districts such as Dharmapuri.Annexure A Details of National and International conferences relating to observance of Naturopathy Day : Year Conference/Event Venue Dates 2026 National Conference on Central Research Institute of 5–6 February Naturopathy Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN), 2026 Sub theme : Samyog Deverekhana, Jajjhar, Haryana 2025 Naturopathy Day celebrations OPD/ Wellness Centres/ CRIYN 18 November 2025 2024 International Conference on Central Research Institute of 18 November Naturopathy (7th Naturopathy Yoga and Naturopathy, 2024 Day) Nagamangala, Karnataka 2023 International Conference on University of Patanjali, Haridwar, 17–19 Naturopathy (6th Naturopathy Uttarakhand November Day) 2023 2022 International Conference on MIT Art, Design and Technology 18–19 Yoga & Naturopathy (5th University, Pune, Maharashtra November Naturopathy Day) 2022 2021 National Conference / Virtual mode November Awareness programmes 2021 2020 Scientific meetings and Virtual/Hybrid mode November awareness programmes 2020Annexure B Details of International Day of Yoga (IDY) countdown Programmes conducted in the state of Tamil Nadu: S. No. Years Venue Organisations 1. 2023 Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Seethal Lakshmi Ramaswamy Nadu College, Melachinthamani, Tamil Nadu Melakottaiyur, Tamil Tamil Nadu of Physical Nadu education & sports University, Dept. of Yoga, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 2. 2024 Chennai, Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu of Physical Education & Sports University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Kanyakumari Shree Ramakrishna Medical College of Naturopathy and YS, Kanyakumari Kanchipuram Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai Dindigul GTN Medical College of Naturopathy and YS Centre, Dindigul N. S. Yoga & Nature Cure Ammapet, Salem Hospital, Ammapet, Salem 3. 2025 Gandhigram, Dindigul The Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Chinnalapatti, Tamil Nadu Kattankulathur, SRM Institute of Science & Chenglepet. Technology, University Building, (Main Campus) Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu Perundurai, Erode, Kongu Naturopathy and Yoga Tamil Nadu Medical College Hospital, Thoppupalayam, Perundurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu Salem, Tamil Nadu N. S. Yoga & Nature Cure Hospital, Salem-636001, Tamil Nadu