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:

1. 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.
2. Educational Initiatives: Support for yoga education through courses, and the establishment of Ayush chairs in foreign universities.
3. 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.
4. Digital Campaigns and Resources: Creation of multilingual yoga resources, apps (such as Y-Break), and videos to enhance accessibility and promote its practice worldwide.

The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India through its embassies and High Commissions, actively conducts Yoga awareness and promotion programmes, including:

1. IDY Events: Embassies organize International Day of Yoga celebrations in collaboration with local organizations and communities worldwide.
2. Workshops and Demonstrations: Regular yoga workshops, training sessions, and live demonstrations are conducted in partnership with local institutions in countries.
3. Cultural Outreach: Yoga is integrated into Indian cultural festivals and outreach activities organized by embassies.
4. Resource Dissemination: Embassies spread Ayush awareness including yoga through Ayush Information Cells established at various Indian Embassies and High Commissions to distribute resources to raise awareness about its health benefits.

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)	National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro science (NIMHANS), Bangalore Samskriti Foundation, Mysore Kaivalyadham, Lonavala	12     12 08
3.	Intra Mural Research (IMR)	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN) Savitri Bai Phule University Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGI), Chandigarh Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital Safdarjung	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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