The National Cadet Corps (NCC) on Sunday celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour across the country.
“More than 8.30 lakh NCC cadets, Associate NCC Officers, Permanent Instructors, and NCC staff participated in synchronised yoga sessions conducted at over 5,000 locations nationwide, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and holistic development among the youth,” the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.
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These yoga sessions were conducted in historic sites including the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, Bodh Gaya in Bihar, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Namo Ghat in Varanasi, Millennium Park in Kolkata, Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, Marina Beach in Chennai, and the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha.
The NCC continues to play a pivotal role in nation-building by nurturing disciplined, confident, and socially responsible citizens. Through its various activities, the NCC inculcates the values of fitness, self-discipline, and collective well-being.