The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized nationwide celebrations for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY-2026) under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'. Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, participated in the IDY-2026 program at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna, Bihar, joining citizens in celebrating yoga and reaffirming the commitment to promote healthy and active living across the country. Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj and FAHD, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, attended a yoga program at Eklavya Sports Stadium in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, where he was joined by a large gathering of enthusiastic participants.
In New Delhi, the Ministry organized a yoga session at CSOI Lawns attended by Secretary Shri Vivek Bharadwaj along with other senior officers and staff. Bharadwaj emphasized that yoga remains a powerful means of promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and holistic health, urging everyone to make it an integral part of their daily lives. Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's letter to Gram Pradhans urging them to lead community participation, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) across the country actively participated in the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations, taking the spirit of yoga to the grassroots level.