Ministry of Ayush, Government of India has undertaken several initiatives to promote Yoga across the world
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India has undertaken several initiatives to promote Yoga across the world
The number of educational institutions, research centres, wellness centres and other institutions wherein research on Yoga is being carried out through implementation of research projects is given at Annexure.
Rs. 15.30 crores have been allocated for the above research projects.
The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India has undertaken several initiatives to promote Yoga across the world, including:
The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India through its embassies and High Commissions, actively conducts Yoga awareness and promotion programmes, including:
Annexure
The number of educational institutions, research centres, wellness centres and other institutions wherein research on Yoga is being carried out through implementation of research projects
S.No.
Name of Project
Name of Centres
No. of Projects
1.
Collaborative Centre for Mind Body Intervention through Yoga
(a) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, Chhattisgarh
(b) AIIMS, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
(c) Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGI), Chandigarh
05
05
05
2.
Collaborative Research Centre’s (CRC)
12
12
08
3.
Intra Mural Research (IMR)
01
16
01
01
02
01
This information was given by Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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- International Day of Yoga (IDY): Celebrated annually on June 21, IDY has become a flagship event following its adoption by the United Nations in 2014, with large-scale participation across the globe through embassies, yoga practitioners and local communities.
- Educational Initiatives: Support for yoga education through courses, and the establishment of Ayush chairs in foreign universities.
- Yoga Certification Board (YCB): The YCB, established by the Ministry of Ayush, provides internationally recognized certification for yoga professionals and institutions, ensuring quality standards in teaching and practice. This helps build a credible global network of certified yoga professionals.
- Digital Campaigns and Resources: Creation of multilingual yoga resources, apps (such as Y-Break), and videos to enhance accessibility and promote its practice worldwide.