New Delhi: The scale and the level of celebration of the International Day of Yoga have increased every year, especially among the diaspora, since the recognition of June 21 as the "International Yoga Day".
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) and the Ministry of AYUSH have started the preparations for the organisation of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024 in the country.
On the occasion of the 9th IDY 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the festivities at the UN headquarters attended by delegates from 135 nations.
A Guinness World Record was set with 135 nations participating in the Yoga celebration. The event was also celebrated on a larger scale with new initiatives.
The estimated participation in the IDY 2023 was 23.4 crore.
As IDY 2024 approaches, the Media Units of the I&B Ministry started preparing to organise a variety of programme activities to create awareness about the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) along with awareness about the benefits of practising Yoga.
Key activities are planned by various media units including Press Information Bureau, Prasar Bharati, New Media Wing, and others.
Public Service Broadcaster, Prasar Bharati will be broadcasting and telecasting different programmes through Doordarshan (DD)/All India Radio (AIR) Network. Akashvani will broadcast programmes to promote Yoga as a way of life and for the overall wellness of people.
The New Media Wing (NMW) would be conducting activities like the ‘Yoga with Family’ contest through the I&B ministry’s social media accounts as a challenge for families to do Yoga together and upload reels using the Yoga Geet. A ‘Yoga Quiz - Guess the Aasan’ will also be organised and the IDY 2024 Podcast will be released.
Apart from this, various Media Units and Organizations of the Ministry of I&B will organise sessions/workshops on yoga as a run-up to IDY. Yoga camps, seminars, etc., will also be conducted this year to promote yoga and wellness among the employees.
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New Delhi: Ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a set of videos that offer guidance on various Asanas and called upon people to reiterate their commitment to making Yoga an integral part of their lives.
The PM said, "As Yoga Day approaches, I am sharing a set of videos that will offer guidance on various Asanas and their benefits. I hope this inspires you all to practice Yoga regularly."
Emphasizing the importance of integrating Yoga into daily life, he said, "Yoga offers a sanctuary of calm, enabling us to navigate life's challenges with calm and fortitude."
He further said, "In ten days from now, the world will mark the 10th International Day of Yoga, celebrating a timeless practice that celebrates oneness and harmony. Yoga has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, uniting millions across the globe in the pursuit of holistic well-being."
PM Modi posted on his X handle a series of videos that demonstrate various Asanas and their benefits.
International Day of Yoga is observed every year on June 21. The theme for the 10th edition is 'Yoga for Women Empowerment'.
