Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav Launches IDY 2024 Celebrations

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 18th June. Union Minister of State for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav set the stage today for the upcoming 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations, emphasizing the theme ‘Yoga for Self and Society’.

Addressing the media at a curtain raiser press conference, he highlighted yoga’s profound impact on individual well-being and societal harmony.

Minister Jadhav underscored the dual role of yoga in fostering physical, mental, and spiritual growth while promoting communal peace. “The enthusiastic global participation in recent IDY events reflects yoga’s universal appeal,” he remarked.

The main event for IDY 2024 will be hosted in Srinagar, with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi leading the celebrations, continuing his tradition of promoting yoga on a global stage. Since its inception in 2015, IDY has grown exponentially, garnering global recognition and setting four Guinness World Records in the last decade.

In a significant move towards inclusivity, Minister Jadhav launched the ‘Common Yoga Protocol Book in Braille’ to aid the visually impaired in learning and practicing yoga effectively. Additionally, he unveiled the ‘Professor Ayushman Comic Book for Children’, aimed at fostering interest in yoga among younger audiences.

The celebrations this year will include a unique initiative by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), where scientists and officials will participate in yoga sessions as part of the ‘Yoga for Space’ program.

Reflecting on IDY’s journey, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ayush, highlighted its role in promoting holistic health and unity, emphasizing the ‘Whole of Government’ approach and active participation of state governments and union territories.

To engage the masses, the Ministry has launched various contests and activities, including the “Yoga with Family” Video Contest, encouraging global participation through platforms like MyGov and MyBharat.

As preparations intensify, India gears up to celebrate IDY 2024 with renewed vigor, spreading the message of yoga’s transformative power for individuals and communities alike.