India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh led the Defence Forces and the Ministry of Defence in celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) by performing various asanas & breathing exercises with around 1,000 soldiers of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army at the Eastern Air Command Headquarters in Shillong, Meghalaya on June 21, 2026. Meghalaya Chief Minister Shri Conrad K Sangma, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP S...
India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with great enthusiasm and nationwide participation through its flagship initiative, "Yoga Sangam 2026." Aligning with the Yoga Day 2026 theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," the celebrations underscored the transformative role of yoga in fostering holistic health, resilience, and well-being across all age groups. Commemorating the day, coordinated yoga s...
India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) 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 synchronized yoga sessions conducted at over 5,000 locations nationwide, reaffirming the organisation's commitment to promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and holistic de...
India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, today led the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the University of Delhi's South Campus Ground, New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that yoga was a powerful medium for achieving harmony among the body, mind, and soul and played an important role in promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle. He added that yoga continuously guided indiv...
India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The program commenced with the attendees joining the nation in a live telecast of the address by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This was followed by a practical demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol, featuring various Asanas and Pranayama techniques led by expert Yoga instructors. In his address, Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DGM, IMD, emphasized the importance of integrating Yoga into daily life rather than viewin...
India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) today celebrated the International Day of Yoga 2026 at the National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing". Around 200 officials of the Ministry, led by Secretary, MoEFCC, Shri Tanmay Kumar, participated in a mass yoga session. Senior officials also planted indigenous and medicinal plant species in the name of their mothers under th...
India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying ,Government of India, celebrated the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, on 21 June 2026. The event was graced by Shri George Kurian, Hon'ble Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries and Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, Department of Animal Husband...
India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with great enthusiasm and active participation across the country, reaffirming the Government's commitment towards promoting holistic health, wellness and preventive healthcare through the practice of yoga. The national celebrations were led by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who participated in the Internation...
India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To mark the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026, a yoga session was organised at the National Media Centre, New Delhi, today. Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Shri Chanchal Kumar, led the observance and participated in the session along with other officers and staff members of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Press Information Bureau. The event was organised in line with the theme of the 12th Int...
India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law & Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, participated in a mass yoga session with a large gathering at Karni Singh Stadium in Bikaner and conveyed the message of h...