Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the First World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, highlighting yoga's transformative power as a global movement for health, well-being, and active living. He noted the upcoming 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21 June 2026, which carries the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' and aims to encourage sustainable ways for people to remain healthy and productive throughout their lives. The Prime Minister emphasized yoga's role in preventive healthcare and quality of life enhancement across all age groups, describing it as an effective and accessible means requiring minimal resources while delivering lifelong benefits.
The Government of India is promoting year-round engagement with yoga through the Ministry of Ayush's Yoga 365 initiative. PM Modi called upon international participants to become ambassadors of Yoga 365 and spread awareness about yoga's benefits globally. The Ministry of Ayush reaffirmed its commitment to expanding yoga's reach through IDY 2026 celebrations and the Yoga 365 movement, inviting citizens, institutions, and communities worldwide to participate in building a healthier future through yoga.
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