Sarbanand Sonowal, Minister of Ayush, stated today that the upcoming International Day of Yoga (IDY) will not only mark a day in the calendar of cultural events but will also mark a revolution in the way we perceive and approach health and well-being.
The Minister informed at a press conference in New Delhi that preparations for the International Day of Yoga are well underway. He went on to say that by commemorating this day, we hope to accelerate the adoption of traditional practices and remind the world of their benefits for the mind, body, and soul.
According to the Ayush Minister, this year's theme considers the world's geopolitical dilemmas and seeks to help everyone channel their altruistic and empathetic selves.
The Ayush Minister also stated that the International Day of Yoga, which falls in the year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, will be observed in 75 iconic locations across the country. He also stated that the day would feature the innovative 'Guardian Ring' programme, which will stream all events organized by Indian missions around the world, beginning in the east and moving westward with the Sun's movement across 16 time zones. Around 80 countries will take part in the one-of-a-kind 'relay' programme.
The Ministry of Ayush organized the press conference to share the plans and arrangements for the 8th edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2022 in Mysuru. The theme of this year's International Day of Yoga, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann ki Baat address, is 'Yoga for Humanity.'
During the press conference, the Minister also unveiled the Common Yoga Protocol booklet and an IDY film.
On June 21, 2022, the Prime Minister will lead the IDY 2022 celebrations from the Mysuru Palace Grounds. Basavaraj Bommai, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, will also attend the event. Nearly 15,000 yoga enthusiasts will take part in the event, which will be organized with the help of members of parliament, departments of the Karnataka government, ministers, dignitaries, revered yoga gurus, and institutions.
A static and digital exhibition has also been organized on the Dasara grounds, which will appeal to both beginners and experts and will provide a comprehensive overview of the rewarding world of Yoga. This flagship event is co-organized by the Morarji Desai Institute of Yoga and the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. The Karnataka government has formed 14 committees to ensure that the event is run to the highest standards of excellence.
The Ministry of Ayush's 100-day countdown campaign, launched in March of this year, has helped to build massive momentum across 100 cities and 100 organizations. The show will be broadcast live on DD India. The live streaming will start at 3 a.m. and last until 10 p.m.
Sonowal was joined at the press conference by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary for Ayush, Shrimati Kavita Garg, Joint Secretary to the Ministry of Ayush, and Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, Director of Morarji Desi National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY).
