National Board for Yoga and Naturopathy

Ministry of AYUSH constituted a Task Force to promote AYUSH system in the country. In its recommendations, it suggested to constitute a National Board for Promotion & Development of Yoga and Naturopathy under the Chairmanship of Secretary (AYUSH).

National Board for Yoga and Naturopathy aims & objectives:  

• To enhance the quality of Yoga & Naturopathy education, training, therapy and research; 
• To develop human resource in Yoga & Naturopathy ; 
• To develop standards for Yoga & Naturopathy training and practices for voluntary adoption; 
• To promote accreditation frame work relating to Yoga and Naturopathy for voluntary implementation by institution including drafting of curriculum and syllabus for various degrees, diploma and programmes; 
• To promote & propagate Yoga & Naturopathy at International level; 
• To institute national awards for outstanding for outstanding contribution to Yoga & Naturopathy; 
• To develop methods of competence, and evaluation of Yoga & Naturopathy practitioners; 
• Any other item relating to development & promotion of Yoga & Naturopathy.