The first-ever International Yoga Day was observed at the People’s Rural Education Movement (PREM) office premises on Sunday with kids from various slum pockets in the city participating in the event.Thirty child club members from 40 slum areas under the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BMC) took part. They also made an appeal to peoples representatives, legislators and the general public to practice the major principles of yoga to remove all forms of corruption and violence from the society and ensure equality and justice for one and all.Addressing the event, PREM secretary Dr Chacko Paruvanunany said eradication of corruption and violence can be possible through yoga; and one can achieve a good health through yoga exercises.Slum child club representative Padmarani Nahaka gave the welcome address while Antrajami Maharana gave a vote of thanks.