Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: SATYAM Programme
Mains level: Yoga as a therapy
The Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) is implementing the Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM) Programme to explore the effect of yoga and meditation as add on therapy to fight COVID-19.
SATYAM Programme
- The MoST is implementing SATYAM Programme since the year 2015-16 to promote scientific research in the field of yoga and meditation in order to understand its role in human wellbeing.
- Its main objective is encouraging scientists, clinicians and experienced practitioners of yoga and meditation, with a proven track record, to submit concept notes.
Themes covered:
- Investigations on the effect of Yoga and Meditation on physical and mental health and well being.
- Investigations on the effect of Yoga and Meditation on the body, brain, and mind in terms of basic processes and mechanisms.
Focus on COVID
It shall focus on three dimensions of COVID related illness:
- Mental Stress
- Respiratory
- Immune system
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