National Institute of Naturopathy

National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune

Parent Ministry: Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
Established: 1986 (re-established at the historical “Bapu Bhavan”)
Formerly: All India Nature Cure Foundation Trust (Founded 1945)
Location: 6, Tadiwala Road, Pune – 411001, Maharashtra
Official Website: https://ninpune.ayush.gov.in

What Is NIN Pune?

The National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN) is the apex national institute for education, training, research, and public outreach in Naturopathy and Yoga, under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

The institute serves as a Centre of Excellence for promoting a drugless, natural, and preventive system of healthcare, combining traditional Indian wisdom with modern scientific approaches.

In simple words —
NIN Pune is India’s national home for Nature Cure — a place where healing begins with simplicity, self-discipline, and harmony with nature.

Vision & Mission

Goal	Description
Promotion of Naturopathy	To popularize Naturopathy as a mainstream healthcare system.
Holistic Living	To promote Gandhian principles of natural living and self-healing.
Education & Training	To develop skilled professionals in Yoga and Naturopathy.
Research & Innovation	To conduct scientific studies on Naturopathy’s therapeutic benefits.
Public Health Integration	To incorporate natural healing in preventive and community health.

Institutional Background

Division	Description
Education Wing	Offers academic and training programs in Naturopathy and Yoga.
Clinical Services Wing	Provides outpatient and inpatient natural therapy treatments.
Research Division	Conducts clinical and community-based Naturopathy research.
Public Outreach & IEC	Organizes awareness programs, publications, and digital campaigns.
Yoga & Wellness Wing	Conducts Yoga therapy, meditation, and lifestyle workshops.

Historical Note:
NIN functions from the same building (Bapu Bhavan) where Mahatma Gandhi practiced and propagated Nature Cure between 1944–1946. His desk and treatment room are preserved as a National Heritage Site.

Academic & Training Programs

Program	Duration	Description
BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences)	5.5 years	Full-time degree in Yoga and Naturopathy (through partner universities).
Diploma in Naturopathy & Yoga (DNYT)	1 year	Professional course for Yoga & Naturopathy assistants.
Certificate Course in Naturopathy (CCN)	6 months	Entry-level training in natural living and treatments.
Yoga Therapy Course	3 months	Specialized program on Yoga-based healing.
Lifestyle Management Courses	Variable	Focused on diet, stress management, and detoxification.
Workshops & CME Programs	Short-term	For medical practitioners and health professionals.

Research & Development

NIN promotes scientific validation of traditional Nature Cure principles through modern tools and evidence-based research.

Research Area	Focus
Clinical Studies	Studies on obesity, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and stress.
Community Health Research	Naturopathy interventions in rural and urban populations.
Nutritional Studies	Dietary therapies and fasting techniques.
Mind-Body Medicine	Meditation and Yoga for emotional health.
Collaborative Research	Joint projects with ICMR, AIIMS, and universities.

Recent Research Initiatives:

Clinical validation of mud therapy and hydrotherapy.
Study on fasting and gut microbiome improvement.
Stress management through Yoga-Naturopathy lifestyle models.

Clinical Facilities & Services

Facility	Description
OPD Services	Free consultation and treatment for the public.
Inpatient Ward (IPD)	Residential treatment for chronic and lifestyle diseases.
Therapy Units	Mud therapy, hydrotherapy, massage, diet therapy, and fasting.
Yoga Therapy Centre	Daily Yoga sessions for physical and mental well-being.
Nutrition & Diet Unit	Personalized natural diet counseling and recipes.
Wellness Program	“Healthy Living for All” program for corporate and citizens.

Daily Footfall: 500+ OPD patients and 30–50 inpatients (approx.).

Public Health & Outreach Programs

Initiative	Objective
Gandhian Health Program	Promoting self-healing and natural lifestyle principles.
Swasthya Rakshan Program (SRP)	Community health and wellness promotion.
School Health Program	Introducing Yoga and Naturopathy practices in schools.
Corporate Wellness Program	Stress management workshops for professionals.
Mobile Clinics & Camps	Rural outreach and awareness drives.
National Naturopathy Day (18 November)	Annual celebration promoting natural healing across India.

Collaboration & Linkages

Partner Institution	Area of Collaboration
AIIMS, ICMR, CCRYN, MDNIY	Collaborative clinical and educational research.
NITI Aayog & WHO-GCTM	Global policy and standardization initiatives.
University of Pune & Gujarat Ayurved University	Academic collaborations.
National AYUSH Mission (NAM)	Implementation of Naturopathy centers nationwide.
AYUSH GRID & AYUSH Research Portal	Digital integration and knowledge sharing.

Key Achievements

Declared as a Centre of Excellence for Naturopathy by Ministry of AYUSH.
Conceptualized India’s first World Naturopathy Centre for Excellence (WNC) under development in Pune.
Established Gandhi Nature Cure Heritage Museum at Bapu Bhavan.
Published over 150 research and public health papers on Naturopathy.
Conducted National Yoga & Naturopathy Week annually since 1989.
Launched “Healthy Living Mobile App” for public awareness.

Who’s Who (Leadership & Governance)

Designation	Officer Name	Role
Director, NIN	Dr. K. Satya Lakshmi (as of 2025)	Overall academic, research, and administrative leadership.
Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH	Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha	Policy direction and national coordination.
Research Officer (Naturopathy)	—	Project management and scientific evaluation.
Public Outreach Coordinator	—	Campaigns and community programs.
Administrative Officer	—	Institutional management and HR.

Publications & Resources

Naturopathy for Healthy Living (Monthly Magazine)
NIN Annual Reports
Yoga & Naturopathy Therapy Manuals
Public Health & Nutrition Guides
Research Compendium on Natural Healing
Gandhian Health Education Series

Digital Integration

Platform	Function
AYUSH GRID	Digital monitoring and resource integration.
AYUSH Research Portal	Repository for published and ongoing NIN studies.
AYUSH e-Learning	Online courses and webinars.
Digital Heritage Portal	Archive of Gandhiji’s Nature Cure legacy.
NAM Portal	Funding and project implementation reports.

Contact & Grievance Redressal

National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN)
📍 6, Tadiwala Road, Pune – 411001, Maharashtra, India
📧 Email: ninpune@ayush.gov.in / info@ninpune.ayush.gov.in
📞 Phone: 020-26059682 / 020-26122159
🌐 Website: https://ninpune.ayush.gov.in

Grievances:
https://pgportal.gov.in → Ministry of AYUSH → National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN)

Useful Links

Ministry of AYUSH: https://ayush.gov.in
Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN): https://ccryn.gov.in
AYUSH Research Portal: https://ayushportal.nic.in
AYUSH GRID: https://ayushgrid.gov.in
National AYUSH Mission: https://namayush.gov.in

Benefits to Citizens

Beneficiary	Benefit
Students	Access to specialized courses in Naturopathy and Yoga.
Patients	Natural, drugless, and cost-effective treatments.
Researchers	Opportunity for evidence-based and integrative health studies.
Teachers & Trainers	Continuous professional development programs.
General Public	Awareness, workshops, and preventive health programs.

Impact

Serves as the national focal point for Naturopathy education and policy.
Preserves and promotes Gandhian philosophy of Nature Cure.
Expands drugless healthcare access through AYUSH wellness centers.
Strengthens India’s position in holistic health and natural healing globally.