Chandigarh, 21st June
2018: The 4th International Day of Yoga was celebrated today in
Chandigarh, Sector 17 Plaza with great zeal and enthusiasm. The grand event was
graced by Sh. V.P Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T.,
Chandigarh as the Chief Guest and Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister of
Textiles, as the Guest of Honour. The event saw massive participation of 4000
plus participants including 25 Divyang Jan from the City who performed Yoga demonstration of Common Yoga Protocol.
Present among the
galaxy of eminent personalities were Smt. Kirron Kher, Member of Parliament,
U.T, Chandigarh, Sh. J.M. Balamurgan, IAS, Secretary to the Governor of Punjab, Sh. Parimal Rai, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, Sh. Arun
Kumar Gupta, IAS, Home Secretary, Sh. Ajoy Kumar Sinha, IAS, Finance Secretary,
Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. K K Yadav, IAS, Commissioner
Municipal Corporation, other senior officers of the Administration, Chandigarh
Police and Yoga Institutions/Associations.
After the United
Nations established 21 June as International Yoga Day, the day has become
another festival for Yoga aspirants all over the world. With a glorious past of
hosting the 2nd International Day of Yoga in Chandigarh where
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India led the mass Yoga at Capitol Complex, the City
Beautiful has engaged in massive Yoga programs since then. Be it the yoga
enthusiasts, representatives of Yoga centers, all have become aggressive
towards promoting Yoga among the citizens and making Chandigarh a Healthier
City on the National Map.
Sh. V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab and
Administrator, U.T, Chandigarh and Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister of
Textiles also performed the Yog Asanas with the participants. Addressing the
huge gathering, Sh. V.P. Singh Badnore shared “The practice of Yoga is
blossoming, and growing more vibrant every day. As we assemble here today at
the Plaza, millions of people from around the world will join in this great
celebration of yoga. Two years back, the city beautiful got an honour to host
the 2nd International Day of Yoga, wherein the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri
Narendra Modi, led a mass yoga demonstration with more than 30,000 people
including 150 Divyang Jan. On this International Day of Yoga, let us come
together and contribute not only to our healthier and happier life, but also to
a more prosperous and peaceful world, and a more sustainable future for our
planet.
Many Yoga
Associations joined hands with Chandigarh Administration to make this a
successful event. Associations like Government Colleges of Yoga, Patanjali, Art
of Living, Brahm Kumaris, Santh Nirankari, Chandigarh Yoga Federation, Bhartiya
Yog Sansthan, Yog Sachita, Brahm Rishi Yoga Training College-19, Yoga Federation,
Chandigarh Yog Sabha and Bihar School of Yoga extended their support for this
event.
Addressing the media during the occasion, the
Union Minister said, “I thank people for participating in big numbers. Yoga not
only contributes to our fitness and well-being but also opens doors to
self-discovery and spirituality. On the 4th Yoga Day, let us cherish our
timeless heritage and adopt Yoga for a healthy lifestyle.”
Ayush Department and
Govt. College of Yoga Education & Health have played a significant role in
bringing thousands of yoga enthusiasts at a common platform. Several Yoga
Orientation Programmes were held throughout the city. Certified yoga
instructors and experts imparted training as per the yoga protocol chalked out
by the Ministry of AYUSH. A feather in the cap was added in the achievements of
Govt. College of Yoga Education & Health with the opening of 38 centers
under Ayush Department under which free yoga classes are being conducted, free of
cost, for the General Public at various Government Schools of the City
Beautiful. It was for the joint efforts of both the Institutions that Yoga
activities started in the City before the celebration of International Day of
Yoga.
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