Uttarakhand Yoga Policy : Uttarakhand offers 50% subsidies for yoga centers, targets 13K jobs & global MoUs. New Directorate to regulate quality as state aims for yoga leadership.
Key Policy Highlights
🧘 Vision: Establish Uttarakhand as the world yoga & wellness hub
💰 Financial Incentives:
- 50% subsidy (max ₹20 lakh) for yoga centers in hills
- 25% subsidy (max ₹10 lakh) for plains
- ₹10 lakh grants for yoga research projects
🏛️ Institutional Framework: New Directorate of Yoga & Naturopathy
Strategic Focus Areas
1. Infrastructure Development
- Yoga hubs at Jageshwar, Mukteshwar, Vyas Valley, Tehri/Kolidhek Lakes
- 100% registration of yoga centers via new online platform
- AYUSH integration: Yoga facilities in all wellness centers by March 2026
2. Employment & Skill Development
- 13,000+ jobs to be created
- 10,000 certified instructors for hotels/homestays
- Exam fee reimbursement for 500 instructors annually
3. Research & Global Collaboration
- ₹1 crore fund for yoga/meditation research
- MoUs with international institutions
- Quality certification through Yoga Certification Board
Financial Allocation (5-Year Plan)
| Component | Budget (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|
| Yoga Center Subsidies | 25 |
| Research Grants | 1 |
| Instructor Certification | 1.81 |
| Session Reimbursements | 7.5 |
| Total | 35 |
Implementation Roadmap
📅 2024-25:
- Launch online registration portal
- Establish Yoga Directorate
🌄 2025-26: - Develop 5 yoga tourism hubs
- Certify 5,000 instructors
📊 2026: - 100% AYUSH center integration
- International yoga conclaves
Why Uttarakhand?
🏔️ Natural Advantage: Himalayan serenity ideal for wellness tourism
🕉️ Cultural Legacy: Birthplace of yoga (Rishikesh global hub)
🏨 Tourism Synergy: Complements existing spiritual/eco-tourism
Stakeholder Benefits
For Investors:
✔ High subsidies in hilly areas
✔ Ready market of wellness tourists
For Practitioners:
✔ Certification & employment opportunities
✔ Research funding support
For Tourists:
✔ Certified quality experiences
✔ Scenic yoga destinations
Expert Quote
“This policy positions Uttarakhand as the institutional anchor for yoga—blending tradition with economic opportunity.”
– Dipendra Chaudhary, Secretary AYUSH
Challenges Ahead
⚠ Ensuring quality control across centers
⚠ Balancing commercialization & authenticity
⚠ Competing with global wellness destinations
Policy launched ahead of International Yoga Day (June 21). For subsidies, visit Uttarakhand AYUSH portal. 🧘♂️🌄