PM Modi leads 10th International Yoga Day celebrations in J-K's Srinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the celebrations of the 10th International Yoga Day at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.

The PM performed various asanas along with other leaders present at the event.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister addressed the gathering and participated in the Common Yoga Protocol session, highlighting Yoga's significance in nurturing physical, mental, and spiritual growth.



Lieutenant Governor of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav among others joined the program led by the Prime Minister.

Over 7,000 people from various walks of life gathered with the Prime Minister on the banks of Dal Lake, Srinagar to mark this special occasion.

Yoga Day Celebration

Since 2015, the Prime Minister has led the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at various iconic locations, including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru and even the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society," emphasises yoga's vital role in fostering both individual well-being and societal harmony.

The event underscores Yoga's profound impact on young minds and bodies. The celebration aims to unite thousands in the practice of Yoga, promoting health and wellness on a global scale.

To maximize the inclusiveness of Yoga benefits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also written a letter to all the Gram Pradhans stating, "At the grassroots level, I urge you to make holistic health, a people-led movement by spreading more awareness about Yoga and millet."

This year's celebrations spanned across the Nation, with a notable event termed as "Yoga for Space", wherein all the centres and units of ISRO had programs on the practice of CYP or common Yoga Protocol. ISRO among other autonomous bodies also participated in the CYP practice on June 21. Along with this active participation from the Gaganyaan project team was also scheduled for June 21. Observance of IDY at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari is also in full swing.

Globally, Embassies and Indian Missions abroad also joined the celebrations, reflecting yoga's widespread influence.

(With inputs from agencies)