The Ministry of AYUSH has constituted a National Board for Promotion and Development of Yoga & Naturopathy (NBPDYN) for regulation of education & practice of Yoga & Naturopathy.
The 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) with the following aims & objectives :-
i. To enhance the quality of Yoga & Naturopathy education, training, therapy and research;
ii. To develop human resource in Yoga & Naturopathy ;
iii. To develop standards for Yoga & Naturopathy training and practices for voluntary adoption;
iv. 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;
v. To promote & propagate Yoga & Naturopathy at International level;
vi. To institute national awards for outstanding for outstanding contribution to Yoga & Naturopathy;
vii. To develop methods of competence, and evaluation of Yoga & Naturopathy practitioners;
viii. Any other item relating to development & promotion of Yoga & Naturopathy.
