To mark the 11th International Yoga Day, special yoga sessions and awareness programs were organized at Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur under the guidance and leadership of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mandeep Sharma. The events were jointly conducted by the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry and the College of Fisheries.
The chief guest of the event, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mandeep Sharma, highlighted the significance of yoga, stating, “Yoga is not only a means for physical well-being but also a fundamental tool for mental peace, balance, and a positive lifestyle. In alignment with the International Yoga Day theme – ‘Yoga for One Earth and One Health’ – this program serves as a meaningful initiative for self-reflection, health improvement, and social awareness.”
Dr. Sharma emphasized that in the hustle and bustle of modern life, yoga has become an essential lifestyle practice to maintain balance and relieve mental stress. He urged students and youth to make yoga a part of their daily routine.
On this occasion, a collective yoga session was conducted at the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry College campus as well as the College of Fisheries campus. The session included guided practice of Pranayama, Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Bhujangasana, Pawanmuktasana, Surya Namaskar, and other yogic exercises by trained instructors.
The event at the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry was graced by the presence of University Registrar and Guest of Honor Dr. S.S. Tomar, Dean Dr. R.K. Sharma, Dean Student Welfare Dr. Aditya Mishra, Dr. Giridharidas, Dr. Rakhi Vaishya, College Yoga Instructor Arti Tiwari, and Praveen Singh. Faculty members, staff, and students also participated with great enthusiasm.
Simultaneously, at the College of Fisheries, the program was held under the chairmanship of Dean Dr. Shashikant Mahajan and coordinated by NSS Unit In-charge Dr. Sona Dubey. The event was attended by university officials and dignitaries including Dr. Sudipta Ghosh, Dr. B. Roy, Dr. Akshay Garg, Associate Professor Dr. Madhuri Sharma, Teaching Associates Prateek Kumar Tiwari, Anil Kevat, Priyanka Gautam, and Satyendra Katara. The yoga session was led by instructor Vishakha Jatav. Staff members including Sambhavi Sevde, Archana Sharma, Imran Khan, and Guddu Kevat, along with students and NSS volunteers, played a significant role in the success of the event.
On this occasion, all the dignitaries and volunteers took a pledge to practice yoga regularly and spread awareness about its benefits in society. The event concluded with a vote of thanks and stage coordination by Dr. Sona Dubey and Prateek Kumar Tiwari.