The Ministry of Ayush has achieved a significant milestone with 6 lakh organisational registrations on its Yoga Sangam Portal for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 celebrations. These registered organisations will mobilise participants at their respective locations to practice yoga simultaneously with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on June 21, 2026, following the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP).
The initiative has achieved nationwide coverage across all States and Union Territories, encompassing 778 districts throughout India. The registration breakdown shows participation from 3.22 lakh government institutions, nearly 2 lakh educational institutions, over 16,000 private institutions, more than 5,000 NGOs, and approximately 44,000 organisations from other categories.
West Bengal leads all states with 2.76 lakh registered organisations, followed by Rajasthan with nearly 1.50 lakh registrations. Other states showing significant participation include Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.
The Yoga Sangam Portal serves as the digital backbone for registration, coordination, and participation tracking at yoga.ayush.gov.in/yoga-sangam. The registration process involves filling organisation and contact details, code verification, venue information entry, and form submission to receive a reference number.
This year's International Day of Yoga is being celebrated under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' emphasizing yoga's role in promoting healthier, more active, and fulfilling lives across generations. The massive participation reflects the spirit of Jan Bhagidari and India's collective commitment to transforming yoga into a community-driven celebration of health and harmony.