Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the national celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga at Kolkata's Red Road on June 21, 2026, leading thousands of participants in the Common Yoga Protocol under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing". The event was attended by West Bengal Governor Shri R. N. Ravi, Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari, and Union Minister of State for Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav, with lakhs of people across India and worldwide participating simultaneously.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that Yoga has the unique power to connect people, societies and nations, noting that the practice helps individuals remain healthy, active and energetic as they age by maintaining physical flexibility, mental balance and emotional strength. He highlighted the "Yoga 365" initiative and the 100-day online Yoga programme that witnessed participation from more than 30 lakh people across 130 countries, urging citizens to make Yoga an integral part of daily life beyond the single day observance.
Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav reported that Yoga is now celebrated in more than 180 countries since the 2014 UN resolution, with the Ministry of Ayush working to expand access to Ayush services and strengthen India's wellness ecosystem. The celebrations saw unprecedented participation with registrations on the Yoga Sangam Portal crossing six lakh organizations, while the Indian Council for Cultural Relations coordinated with 210 Indian Missions to organize Yoga celebrations across nearly 2,500 locations worldwide. The Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India added a cultural dimension by organizing special Yoga events at 100 iconic locations across the country.