In response to Unstarred Question No. 1106 by Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor, to be answered on 05.12.2025, regarding Yoga and Naturopathy Institutes, the Minister of State (IC) of the Ministry of Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, stated the following: The Ministry of Ayush plans to establish a 'Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN)' in Nadimpalem Village, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. This institute will consist of a 100-bedded hospital, treatment block, administration & OPD, and residential facilities, with an estimated cost of Rs. 93.82 Cr on Ac. 15.00 cents of land provided by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Currently, there is no proposal to establish an institute in Gujarat, nor has the Gujarat Government made any request for land allocation. Higher education in Yoga and Naturopathy is accessible to all, including tribal communities, offering diverse employment opportunities.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ayush: Primary ministry responsible for the policy regarding Yoga and Naturopathy Institutes.
Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN): Proposed research institute to be established by the Ministry of Ayush.
Andhra Pradesh: State where a Yoga and Naturopathy Institute is proposed.
Gujarat: State being considered for establishing a Yoga and Naturopathy Institute.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AYUSH
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1106
TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025
YOGA AND NATUROPATHY INSTITUTES
1106. SHRI JASWANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:
Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:
(a) the details of Yoga and Naturopathy Institutes proposed to be established in Andhra
Pradesh;
(b) whether there is any proposal to establish such an institute in Gujarat in the future,
especially in tribal-dominated areas like the Dahod Lok Sabha Constituency and if so, the details
thereof;
(c) whether any request has been made by the Gujarat Government for land allocation and if
so, the details thereof; and
(d) the possibilities for tribal youth to receive higher education and employment in Yoga and
Naturopathy?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH
(SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a) Ministry of Ayush has planned to establish a ‘Central Research Institute of Yoga and
Naturopathy (CRIYN)’ consisting of 100 bedded Hospital including treatment block,
administration & OPD and residential facilities at an estimated cost of Rs.93.82 Cr on land
measuring Ac. 15.00 cents in Nadimpalem Village, Guntur District, provided by Government of
Andhra Pradesh.
(b) & (c) At present there is no such proposal in the Ministry.
(d) Higher education in Yoga and Naturopathy is available at various levels for students
including those belonging to tribal communities. The Yoga and Naturopathy sector offers
diverse employment opportunities in clinical practice, wellness, academia, research fields etc.
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