PM Modi to participate in yoga day celebrations in Srinagar on June 21
The main International Day of Yoga celebrations this year will be held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on June 21 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the event there, AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Tuesday.
Jadhav, the Minister of State for Ayush (independent charge), said this year's theme 'Yoga for Self and Society' highlights yoga's dual role in fostering individual and societal wellbeing.
It underlines promoting connection between the inner-self and the outer world going beyond one's own wellbeing, Jadhav said.
"Yoga nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual growth while promoting societal harmony. The enthusiastic participation of millions in recent years reflects the profound impact of yoga on communities," the minister said.
He also announced that PM has written to each gram pradhan, encouraging grassroots participation and the spread of yoga in rural areas.
Jadhav launched a 'Common Yoga Protocol Book in Braille' scri