KISHTWAR, JUNE 21: The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated with immense zeal and festive spirit across District Kishtwar under the global theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”
The district-level event was organized on the historic Chowgan Grounds witnessing overwhelming participation from over 2,500 individuals representing all age groups and diverse walks of life.
Senior citizens, women, children, government officials, prominent citizens, and students from local schools gathered at the venue reflecting a shared commitment to embracing yoga as a holistic path to physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Local MLA Shagun Parihar, Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma, SSP Naresh Singh, ADC Pawan Kumar Kotwal ACR Idrees lone besides other district and Sectoral Officers from the Civil Administration, Police, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces were part of the event.
A live yoga demonstration was skillfully performed by professional instructors from the AYUSH Department, showcasing various asanas and highlighting the transformative power of yoga.
In addition to the main event, Yoga Day was celebrated simultaneously in all educational institutions, Anganwadi Centres and AYUSH Wellness Centres across the district.
Similar programs were also held at the Sub-Divisional level at Chatroo, Paddar and Marwah, as well as at Tehsil and Block headquarters, ensuring district-wide engagement and participation in the global celebration of yoga.
The district administration appreciated the collective efforts of all departments and participants for making the celebration a resounding success, reinforcing the message of unity, wellness and harmony through yoga.
At the conclusion of the event, the District Administration felicitated officials from various departments who worked tirelessly to make the Yoga Day celebration a success and recognized their efforts.
