Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM) programme

Q.  The SATYAM Programme is related to
- Published on 22 Jun 16

a. Yoga
b. IT
c. Children’s Education
d. Legal aid and Judiciary

ANSWER: Yoga
 
  • A new programme called SATYAM-“Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation” has been launched to strengthen research in the areas of yoga and meditation.
  • An objective of SATYAM is to harness knowledge obtained in academic institutions and other related agencies for finding Science & Technology -led solutions that would enable us to cope with stress and strain associated with fast changing social, economic, environmental and professional circumstances.
  • Cutting-edge research under SATYAM will seek to identify various issues and challenges related to human well-being and address them.
  • The programme will encourage research in two major thematic areas: (1) investigations on the effect of Yoga and meditation on physical and mental health, and (2) investigations on the effect of Yoga & meditation on the body, brain and mind in terms of basic processes occurring therein.

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