In a major development, the Union ministry of AYUSH announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely attend the main International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata on 21 June, with this year’s flagship national programme set to be hosted in the city.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) celebrated the occasion at its regional headquarters for the Eastern Region in Kolkata with a programme attended by senior officials and staff.
The 11th International Yoga Day was marked by twin narratives in Jharkhand — one led by the BJP, emphasising India’s cultural and spiritual heritage, and the other by the state government projecting yoga as an instrument of health and public welfare.
The event was held on Saturday at the Sun Dial Lawns of the Qutub Minar Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In a nationwide grand celebration of International Day for Yoga, 81 heritage sites under the aegis of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) hosted vibrant yoga sessions, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush on Saturday.
Debesh Chakraborty, regional chief, HUDCO Kolkata regional office highlighted HUDCO’s operations throughout the nation and acknowledged the support of the state government as the key stakeholder.
The Hospital organised an event in collaboration with the Central Council of Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) to commemorate the IYD.
Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud said that yoga helps in maintaining a balanced lifestyle as it combines physical exercise with spirituality.
The Minister took part in the yoga session at the Lodhi Garden.
On the 10th International Yoga Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in a mass yoga practice held at Raj Bhavan in Lucknow on Friday morning. Governor Anandiben Patel also took part in the session.
