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Jammu Tawi: The ‘Yoga Mahotsav' witnessed a massive participation of 50,000 enthusiasts at the NCC Parade Ground here today. The event – organized by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India – was held to commemorate 25 days to the International Day of Yoga.
As a true sign of India's glorious heritage, Yoga received an unprecedented boost when the world started celebrating Yoga every year on 21 June. Due to his unflinching effort to make Yoga a massive healthcare movement to enrich the quality of life, our dynamic Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji has been championing the cause of Yoga leading from the front. Since then, Yoga has continued to reach more and more people around the world and has benefited all for their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. The theme of IDY for this year is quite apt —Yoga for VasudhaivaKutumbkam.
The untiring efforts of our charismatic Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi jihave resulted in ever increasing impact of Yoga and its acceptance by the world community. Today, the whole world is accepting Yoga as an unfailing vehicle of holistic health and well-being.” Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister of Culture, Tourism & DoNER as well as local MP (Secunderabad), G Kishan Reddy said, “Yoga is a wonderful gift of India's rich heritage to empower humanity to remain hale & hearty. As all of us have congregated here, the massive turnout by all of you has affirmed people's outpour of love for Yoga.
This wonder of India's culture was rejuvenated under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji as it has now become a global movement towards living healthy. In today's world, the role of Yoga in keeping one calm and focussed is immense. We must all embrace Yoga and keep doing it regularly thereby celebrating it always. Let us make this event a grand success as we move on to celebrate International Day of Yoga.” In his welcome address, the Union Minister of State for Ayush and Women & Child Development, Dr Munjpara Mahendra said, “International Day of Yoga is now well known throughout the world.
Thanks to the untiring and visionary approach of our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the ancient science of Yoga is now fast becoming part and parcel of wellness journey of almost all nations in the world. This 25 Day Countdown is an indication that IDY 2023 is just round the corner and I congratulate all of you again to be part of such an important event. I appeal to all to keep this torch alight.”
