New Delhi: Ahead of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, more than 50,000 organizations from across the nation have registered to host Yoga Sangam, setting a new benchmark for collective participation, said the Ministry of Ayush.
Creating a historic milestone in promoting holistic health and well-being, Yoga Sangam will be hosted on June 21 from 6:30 am to 7:45 am. This year’s theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health’ echoes a universal call for unity and wellness. Premier institutions like IITs, IIMs, and Central Universities, along with many corporate and private players, are among the participants.
The ladies yoga club in the port town of Jebel Ali in the UAE, practicing yoga for their overall good health and wellness. (Photo courtesy: X@cgidubai)
Rajasthan has emerged as the frontrunner with an impressive 11,000+ organizations registered for Yoga Sangam 2025 the highest among all states.
It is followed by Telangana with over 7,000+ registrations, and Madhya Pradesh with close to 5,000 registrations, said the ministry.
“With over one lakh locations expected to host the IDY event, Yoga Sangam 2025 the Ministry of Ayush invites citizens, institutions, and communities to come together in this global celebration of India’s timeless wisdom. Let us move together, breathe together, and thrive together -- for a healthier, more harmonious world,” the ministry said.
”Harit Yoga” — a countdown event for International Day of Yoga was held in Sikkim. (Photo courtesy: X@PIBGangtok)
The IDY events will be held across the snow-capped mountains of Ladakh to the sunlit beaches of Kerala, from school playgrounds and office lawns to railway stations and historic temple courtyards.
Celebrated names from across the country have also voiced their support and are becoming a part of the event. This includes actors Anupam Kher, Manoj Joshi, Shilpa Shetty, and Rakul Preet.
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Thousands of citizens gathered to participate in the pre-celebration of International Yoga Day in Vadodara. (Photo courtesy: X@sanghaviharsh)
The Ministry noted that these events would be tracked online through a facility on the yoga portal, wherein aspiring organisations can register their proposals to register an IDY event.
The Embassy of India, with the India Centre at Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS), celebrated the UN International Day of Yoga at Jeju Island. (Photo courtesy: X@IndiainROK)
To participate, citizens can visit the Ayush Ministry’s website and register as a group or organization. After conducting the Yoga Sangam event on June 21, upload participation details and receive the official Certificate of Appreciation.
