‘Yoga is India's gateway to the world’: PM Modi cites Saudi Arabia pact, highlights global reach

Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram in Bengaluru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted yoga’s growing global reach, saying it has become a gateway for the world to understand India, its culture and traditional knowledge. He noted that millions celebrate International Yoga Day across continents, from Australia and Africa to the US. Citing Saudi Arabia’s recognition of yoga as a sporting activity and its agreement with India’s Ministry of AYUSH to promote it, he said yoga has reached schools, institutions and workplaces worldwide. He added that global interest in yoga is strengthening cultural ties with India.