The National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, with extensive participation across India. The event involved more than 8.30 lakh participants including NCC cadets, Associate NCC Officers, Permanent Instructors, and NCC staff members. Synchronized yoga sessions were conducted at over 5,000 locations nationwide as part of the organization's commitment to promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and holistic youth development.
The yoga sessions took place at significant historic and cultural sites across the country, including Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, Bodh Gaya in Bihar, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, banks of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Namo Ghat in Varanasi, Millennium Park in Kolkata, Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, Marina Beach in Chennai, and Konark Sun Temple in Odisha.
The NCC emphasized its continued role in nation-building by nurturing disciplined, confident, and socially responsible citizens through activities that inculcate values of fitness, self-discipline, and collective well-being. The event was conducted with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
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