A State-level workshop will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Harish Rawat on the Pavillion Ground on the occasion of International Day of Yoga in Dehradun on June 21. To review the preparations for the occasion, Principal Secretary, Medical Health and Family Welfare, Om Prakash chaired a review meeting here on Thursday.
Officials were informed that on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, a State-level workshop will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister along with State Health minister Surendra Singh Negi in Dehradun.
The Principal Secretary told the officials that the CM has emphasised on linking Yoga to the economy of the State. A concrete policy should be prepared for this purpose and declared on June 21. The participation of entrepreneurs involved in Yoga in the private sector should also be ensured.
The Principal Secretary further said that the said workshop will begin at 9 am on June 21 at the Pavillion Ground. A rehearsal will be held on June 20 of the arrangements for the workshop.
The Ayurvedic and Unani Service Directorate, Uttarakhand Ayurvedic University, directorates of Sports, Higher Education, School Education, Medical Health and Family Welfare, National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme, Youth Welfare and other departments will participate in the State level workshop. Trained Yoga instructors and school students will also be among those participating in the workshop.
The official directed all departmental officers to ensure that necessary arrangements for the workshop are completed on time. Information director general Vinod Sharma, Sports additional secretary RC lohani, additional secretary AAYUSH, GB Oli, Uttarakhand Ayurvedic University registrar Dr Mrityunjay Mishra and representatives of schools and colleges were among those present in the review meeting.