NEW DELHI/ SRINAGAR, June 18:
The main International Day of Yoga celebrations this year will be held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on June 21 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the event there, AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav said today.
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It will be Modi’s first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after being sworn-in as the Prime Minister for his third term. Modi is scheduled to arrive in Srinagar on June 20 and lead the IDY celebrations the next day.
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“Preparations are on and the arrangements for the programme have been put in place,” an official in Srinagar said, adding hundreds of people, including many sportspersons, are expected to participate in the event.
The participants have been shortlisted and are being trained in various ‘asanas’ expected to be performed by the Prime Minister, the officials added.
Modi’s last visit to Srinagar was in March this year when he addressed a public rally at the Bakhshi stadium here.
In Delhi, Minister of State for Ayush (independent charge) Jadhav said this year’s theme ‘Yoga for Self and Society’ highlights yoga’s dual role in fostering individual and societal wellbeing.
It underlines promoting connection between the inner-self and the outer world going beyond one’s own wellbeing, Jadhav said.
“Yoga nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual growth while promoting societal harmony. The enthusiastic participation of millions in recent years reflects the profound impact of yoga on communities,” the minister said.
He also announced that the PM has written to each gram pradhan, encouraging grassroots participation and the spread of yoga in rural areas. (PTI)
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