12th International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great enthusiasm across District Budgam today, in line with this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” The celebrations aimed at promoting the importance of yoga in ensuring physical fitness, mental well-being, emotional balance and healthy ageing.
The nationwide celebrations were formally inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, who led the main International Day of Yoga event from Kolkata, highlighting yoga as a global movement for holistic health and urging people to make it an integral part of their daily lives.
In Budgam, the main district-level function was organized at Sports Stadium Budgam by the District Administration Budgam in collaboration with the Department of AYUSH Budgam, District Youth Services & Sports, School Education Department Budgam, My Bharat and Department of Information & Public Relations Budgam.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of school children, youth, government officials and members of the public, who performed the Common Yoga Protocol under the guidance of trained Yoga instructors. Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, was the chief guest on the occasion.
SSP Budgam, Hariprasad KK also participated in the event. Among others present were Additional District Development Commissioner Budgam, Vivek Agarwal; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mehraj-ud-din Shah; General Manager DIC, Joint Director Planning, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Horticulture Officer, District Information Officer and officers and officials from various departments.
The event featured impressive Yoga demonstrations by trained instructors, showcasing various asanas and breathing techniques that reflected discipline, harmony and the balance between body and mind. Highlighting the benefits of yoga, the DC said it is a holistic practice that promotes physical fitness, mental well-being and inner peace.
He emphasized that regular practice of yoga helps reduce stress, enhances concentration, improves emotional resilience and contributes to overall wellness. He urged people, particularly the youth, to incorporate yoga into their daily routine for leading healthier, happier and stress-free lives.
The DC also encouraged citizens to actively participate in yoga activities and make optimum use of the wellness services available across the district through the Department of AYUSH. Similar International Day of Yoga programmes were organised across the sub-divisions of Khansahib, Beerwah and Chadoora, besides educational institutions and government offices throughout the district, ensuring widespread public participation and reinforcing the message of healthy living through yoga.