Yoga key to healthy ageing and drug-free living, says Vice President in Ladakh

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday underscored the transformative role of Yoga in promoting physical fitness, mental wellness, social harmony, and preventive healthcare.

Referring to this year’s theme for the day, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” Dr Jitendra Singh said, with increasing lifespan of average Indians, health during ageing is no longer an individual concern but a national stake to ensure the optimum contribution of each and every citizen in the making of Bharat of 2047.

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The Minister was addressing participants at a Yoga programme organized at Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, as part of the celebrations marking the International Day of Yoga.

Referring to this year’s theme for the day, “Youth for Healthy Ageing,” the Minister emphasised that good health is fundamental to realising the vision of a Viksit Bharat. He said that a healthy population is essential for national development and sustainable progress. He also highlighted the importance of yoga in promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being, describing it as an effective tool for improving the quality of life. He noted that regular yoga practice helps maintain fitness, reduce stress and support healthy ageing, particularly among the younger generation.

Dr Jitendra Singh called upon the youth to adopt yoga as a way of life and contribute towards building a healthier and more productive nation. He said that nurturing healthy habits today would ensure active and dignified ageing in the years ahead, in line with the goal of a developed India.

Emphasising the growing popularity of Yoga, Dr Jitendra Singh said that around 200 Yoga instructors have been engaged in Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across Jammu and Kashmir. He also highlighted the establishment of two Yoga Training and Therapy Centres (YTTCs) in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, at the Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Jammu, and the Government Unani Hospital, Shalteng, Srinagar.

The Minister informed that 42 new AYUSH dispensaries have been established under the National AYUSH Mission in the Union Territory. He added that 78 AYUSH institutions have been certified under NABH, reflecting the government’s commitment to quality healthcare standards and service delivery.

Dr Jitendra Singh reiterated the government’s resolve to promote yoga as a way of life and encouraged people from all walks of life to embrace its benefits. “Let us renew our commitment to making yoga an integral part of our daily routine and work together towards building a future where every citizen enjoys healthy ageing, mental well-being, and a better quality of life,” he said.