New Delhi, August 01, 2024.

A Felicitation Function, in honour of Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) Shri Pratap Rao, was organized by Surya Foundation and International Naturopathy Organization (INO) at the Constitution Club of India in the country's capital Delhi. The function was inaugurated by Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) with the lighting of the lamp. In addition, to the delegates of more than 200 yoga naturopathy world, Mr. Bhola Singh ji and Mr. Raju Bishta both Member of Parliament, Mr. Kostubh Karmakar (Ved ji) Vice Chairman  Surya Foundation, Dr. D. N. Sharma and Dr. R. S. Dabas, both National Vice Presidents INO, Mr. Vijay Raj Shinde, former MLA, Buldhana, Maharashtra, Mr. Nand Kishore Agarwal, President and Mr. Mamaraj Agarwal, Balaji Nidham Wellness Nature Cure Delhi and representatives of other institutions of yoga Naturopathy-Yoga were also present.

As special guests in the function, Hon'ble Dr. Bhola Singh of Bulandshahr and Hon'ble Mr. Raju Bishta of Darjeeling while addressing the delegates said that ​​Padmashree Jaiprakash ji has been giving the highest contribution in the overall development of Naturopathy Yoga for the last three decades. We will also raise our voice for the development of naturopathy in the Parliament. While greeting the Surya Foundation - INO for organisation of Felicitation Function, Ayush Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi we will  Implement the project and schemes  effectively. Today, I have received suggestions from the International Naturopathy Organization (INO)  for the registration of Naturopathy doctors and other important suggestions.

The Chairman of the Felicitation Function and  National President of International Naturopathy Organ Society (INO) Dr.Anant Biradar coneyed sincere thanks to Ministry of AYUSH and AYUSH Secretary for constructive support by NAM, for the last 8 years for Naturopathy. Also requested to initiate immediate action for  registration of Naturopathy doctors, who have been practicing for many years, through Naturopathy Registration Board (NRB). Also, Dr. Biradar said that International Naturopathy Organization (INO), in collaboration with Ministry of AYUSH, is organizing International Day of Yoga   Naturopathy Day, Mass Surya Namaskar, Yoga Utsav, Kaun Banega Swasthya Rakshak (KBSR) etc. in 32 states under the able leadership  of Padma Shri Jaiprakash ji for the promotion of Naturopathy-Yog. Due to its Excellence in naturopathy, International Naturopathy Organization (INO) has become the largest Naturopathy Organization in the World.

On this occasion, Dr. Anant Biradar submitted the following proposal/Suggestions to the Ayush Minister regarding Naturopathy:-

1. Registration may be given to Naturopathy Doctors (BNYS/Self Educated/ Diploma Holders) in accordance with the decision taken in the meeting of National Board for Promotion and Development of Yog-Naturopathy dated 11July, 2019.

2. A grant (grant-in-aid) provision may be made in Ministry of AYUSH for Naturopathy Hospital.

3. A separate Yoga Naturopathy Commission may  be set up for Holistic Development of Naturopathy.

4. A Yoga-Naturopathy Advisor may be appointed in the Ministry of AYUSH for the Development of Naturopathy.

5. Recognition as Naturopathy University may be given to the  Naturopathy  Hospital established by the Ministry of AYUSH in Pune, Maharashtra.

6. The directions needs to be issued by the Government for creations of job for Yoga Volunteer and yoga teachers etc, who have got Certified  by Yoga Certification Board (YCB), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

On this occasion, Balaji Nirodhdham Wellness and Nature Cure center was awarded the 'Award of Excellence' by Surya Foundation International Naturopathy Organism (INO) for the promotion and development of Naturopathy. This award was received by Shri Nand Kishore Agarwal and Shri Mamaraj Agarwal.