Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu to lead Yoga Day event at Baansera Park on June 21

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu will lead Yoga Day celebrations on June 21 from Baansera Park near ITO. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is organising celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga at 29 locations across the city, including other parks and green spaces under it, according to a statement.
“The programmes will comprise Yoga asanas, pranayama, breathing exercises, meditation and wellness activities under the guidance of trained instructors,” a statement said. This year, the theme for celebrations is “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, highlighting the role of Yoga in enhancing physical, mental and emotional well-being across all age groups.
“Through its extensive network of sports complexes, public parks and green spaces, DDA will facilitate large-scale public participation in the observance, reinforcing the message of healthy living, physical fitness and holistic well-being,” it added.
Sandhu will lead the Yoga celebrations at Baansera. He will be joined by DDA Vice Chairman N Saravana Kumar, along with other senior DDA officers and distinguished participants.
The programmes will comprise Yoga asanas, pranayama, breathing exercises, meditation and wellness activities under the able guidance of trained Yoga instructors deputed by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
“Thousands of people from all walks of life, including students, sports enthusiasts and members of local communities, are expected to participate in large numbers,” officials said.
DDA will organise Yoga sessions in various sports facilities, namely Yamuna Sports Complex, Yamuna Sports Complex (Badminton Court), Siri Fort Sports Complex, Saket Sports Complex, Netaji Sports Complex (Jasola), Vasant Kunj Sports Complex, Hari Nagar Sports Complex, Paschim Vihar Sports Complex, Dwarka Sports Complex (Sector-11), Major Dhyan Chand Sports Complex (Ashok Vihar), Rohini Sports Complex, Rashtriya Swabhiman Khel Parisar (Pitampura), Poorv Delhi Khel Parisar (Dilshad Garden), Chilla Sports Complex, Squash & Badminton Stadium (Siri Fort), Commonwealth Games Village Sports Complex, Dwarka Sports Complex (Sector-17), Roshanara Club and Bhalswa Golf Course.
Yoga sessions will also be organised at many DDA parks and green spaces, including Baansera, Swarn Jayanti Park (Rohini), Coronation Park (Burari), Hauz Khas Park, Satya Park (Naraina Phase-II), District Park (G-17, Paschim Vihar), Ashoka Garden (Ashok Vihar, Ph. IV), DDA Park (GK-I), Vijay Mandal Park (Malviya Nagar) and Sanjay Lake Park (Trilokpuri).
“With 18 sports complexes, 4 mini sports complexes, 3 golf courses and over 730 parks across Delhi, DDA continues to provide extensive infrastructure for fitness, recreation and wellness. Through these assets, DDA is creating diverse opportunities for residents and visitors to embrace the Fit India vision and lead healthier lifestyles,” it said.















