Patna, (Bihar Times): In a move to popularize yoga the Bihar government has decided to appoint one yoga teachers in each primary health centres. Bihar thus will have the distinction of becoming the first state to introduce this system and give boost to it.

Nine districts, including Patna, have been selected for the pilot project and the state government has decided to earmark Rs 10 crore for this purpose in the next financial year. Swami Ramdev’s Yogpeeth (Haridwar) and Munger-based Bihar School of Yoga have been approached to provide trainers. These yoga teachers will share chamber with the doctors in the PHCs.

Apart from the state capital Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Munger, Bhagalpur, Chapra, Purnea and Saharsa have been selected for the pilot project.

According to health secretary, Deepak Kumar, the idea is to create awareness about yoga among the people. Yoga camps have also been planned by the state government. Gradually all the PHCs of the state will have at least one yoga teachers.