Overview
The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) is an autonomous organisation functioning under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. It is based in New Delhi and is named after former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.
MDNIY serves as the nodal agency for the planning, training, promotion and coordination of yoga education, training, therapy and research in India.
Key details
| Name | Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga |
|---|---|
| Acronym | MDNIY |
| Type | Autonomous organisation |
| Parent body | Ministry of Ayush, Government of India |
| Location | New Delhi |
| Role | Nodal agency for yoga education, training, therapy and research |
What readers should know
- MDNIY operates as an autonomous body, not a private institution, and reports to the Ministry of Ayush.
- Its mandate covers four broad areas: yoga education, training, therapy and research.
- As the designated nodal agency, it is tasked with planning, promotion and coordination of yoga-related activities at a national level.
Background
The institute is named after Morarji Desai, who served as Prime Minister of India and was known for his personal advocacy of yoga. As an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Ayush, MDNIY contributes to the government's wider framework for promoting traditional Indian systems of health and wellness, alongside other Ayush institutions covering Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.
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