Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has started the preparation for the grand celebration of the International Yoga Day on June 21.
JNU Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar told The Pioneer the instructions have been received from the Ministry of Ayush and the varsity has begun the preparation for the grand day.
“The varsity is organising a workshop on Yoga from June 17 to June 21. We are inviting students from different colleges. Schoolkids and many more guests would also be present,” he said. Member of Parliament Udit Raj would be the Chief Guest for this event of lecture series on June 20 evening.
The function will be held at the JNU sports stadium.”My team had geared up in the beginning of May. It will be a big event on the campus. The university has received the protocol and CDs from the Ministry of Ayush,” the V-C added.
The yoga teachers and instructors will train participants during the workshop. A lecture series on the themes, ‘Bhartiya Parampara Mein Yog’, Yoga as Way of life, Yoga for Harmony and Peace, Yoga: Philosophy, Yoga for Mental and Physical health,” stated the JNU PRO, Poonam Kudaisya.
The university will also bring out the CDs and print materials containing the instructions for the Yoga. “JNU will also honour all the participants with participation certificate at the end of the programme. The school children and JNU alumni are also invited for the events.”
In the recently held Academic Council meeting, the JNU had discussed introducing certificate courses in Yoga.