New Delhi || 19-11-2024 The 7th Naturopathy Day was celebrated at the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN), Nagamangala, Karnataka under the aegis of the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), Ministry of Ayush.
Over 800 doctors, undergraduate and postgraduate scholars from across India participated in the event representing states such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Manipur.
The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including, Kavita Garg, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Dr. Raghavendra Rao, Director, CCRYN, Dr. H.R. Nagendra, Chancellor, SVYASA University, Dr.Manjunath N.K., Vice-Chancellor, SVYASA University, Dr.Prashanth Shetty, Member, Governing Board, CCRYN, N Cheluvaraya Swamy, Minister of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka.
Ayush Minister Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav in a written message highlighted naturopathy as a unique system of medicine that promotes health by aligning with nature. He suggested establishing Yoga and Naturopathy Diet Centres (YNDCs) across the nation and assured that the Government of India is actively working towards central legislation for the systems of yoga and naturopathy.
Minister Jadhav further highlighting on government’s focus on research and evidence generation, wrote “We are going to create a chain of research and teaching institutes like Central Research Institutes in Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN) with 100 to 200 bed hospitals to conduct high-level research across various states.
Kavita Garg, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush said, “Naturopathy teaches us to eat, drink, act, and live in moderation. It equips us with the art of self-management, enabling us to stay healthy for spiritual pursuits. We must stay in the present and not dwell on the past or future.”
A book ‘Role of Yoga in UN SDG Goals’ was released, illustrating yoga’s role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also, 10 research books on yoga, one on naturopathy, and the inaugural issue of the Indian Journal of Yoga and Naturopathy, published by Wolters Kluwerwere also launched.
