Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat along with a large number of people participated in the main programme held on the occasion of International Day of Yoga at the Pavilion Ground here on Friday.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that regular practice of Yoga helps in maintaining physical and mental health. It is important to make Yoga a part of routine life. Stating that the involvement of the common man is vital for developing Yoga into a public movement, he said that Yoga is an integral part of India civilisation, culture and lifestyle. It is a matter of pride for India that due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts, Yoga was accorded recognition at the international level. On the international platform, India has a special position due to Yoga, said Rawat. Today, Yoga is beinc accorded more importance across the world with the demand for its instructors also increasing considerably, he added.
The State’s AYUSH minister Harak Singh Rawat said that Uttarakhand is the land of Yoga where for centuries ascetics and sages have inspired the nation and world to stay healthy through Yoga. Stating that 250 wellness centres will be built in Uttarakhand, he stressed that Yoga is vital to a healthy life. State minister for higher education, Dhan Singh Rawat, MLAs Khajan Das, Munna Singh Chauhan, Gopal Rawat, chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh, director general of police Anil Kumar Raturi and a large number of citizens were also present on the
occasion.