The much hailed Yoga Break at Workplace (Y-Break) programme of  the AYUSH Ministry has been awarded a certificate of appreciation for its "outstanding performance on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat Platform".

The award was presented by Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), to Dr Kashinath Samagandi, Director, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), during the Valedictory Ceremony of the National Learning Week Karmayogi Saptah, held at Vigyan Bhawan. The Y-Break course had been completed by around 868,094 government officials.

The five-minute yoga break is aimed at easy workouts that help people relax, destress, refresh, and refocus both mind and body during their workday. That in turn helps improve mood, and increases focus without being stressed. According to the official statement  AYUSH introduced this protocol to focus on employees' health at workplaces. It is said to be beneficial across professions.

Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav said, "Fitness is essential for better workplace performance, and the Ministry of Ayush is committed to motivating and facilitating self-care through yoga. I congratulate Team Ayush and MDNIY for designing this impactful Y-Break programme."  The Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha added, "Our efforts are dedicated to designing practical yoga initiatives, like the  Y-Break programme, that effortlessly fit into employees' schedules, helping them stay energized and productive throughout the day."