On 11th International Yoga Day, Haryana govt announces 5-min yoga break in offices
To provide a stress-free environment, the Haryana government has decided to offer a five-minute yoga break for its employees.
The state will also implement a uniform yoga curriculum in all universities and colleges in Haryana.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini made these announcements, while addressing a state-level gathering to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra. Yoga guru Ramdev led the session.
The CM made several other announcements to promote yoga research and related activities.
These included a 'Yoga Lekhak Protsahan Yojana' (Yoga Writer Incentive Scheme) with outstanding authors to be honoured annually; 100 new yoga and 'vyayamshalas' to be established this financial year taking the total number to 983; an international meditation hall to be built at Shri Krishna AYUSH University in Kurukshetra and introduction of a credit-based evaluation system for assessing students' yoga performance in all government schools.
Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, state's AYUSH and health minister Kumari Arti Singh Rao, MP Naveen Jindal and several others attended the event.
PM Narendra Modi's address from Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh was live broadcasted during the event for all the participants.
The state government informed that over one lakh people gathered at the Brahma Sarovar for the state-level event, while nearly 20 lakh participants joined yoga sessions held across 22 districts and 121 blocks of Haryana.
'Yoga and naturopathy subjects will be recognised under the AYUSH, starting this year, with government registration of practitioners also commencing. Experienced coaches will be appointed to strengthen yoga as a sport at the national level and to train athletes for international competitions. Recruitment for 40 yoga instructors in the sports department will begin shortly,' Saini said.
Activities related to Yoga Day began in Haryana as early as May 27, 25 days before the International Yoga Day. 'Various programmes were organised across the state, involving officers, employees, residents, and religious and social organisations, transforming Yoga Day into a grand celebration. Today, both Kurukshetra and all of Haryana have been immersed in yoga,' Saini said, adding that yoga is not just a form of exercise but a complete science for living a healthy, happy, and peaceful life.
'The PM has restored yoga—India's ancient legacy—to the international stage and inspired millions with the slogan, 'Khelega Bharat, toh Khilega Bharat; Yoga ki Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz,' which has become a source of motivation for many,' Saini said, further expressing his gratitude to Ramdev adding that 'he has connected individuals worldwide with ancient yoga practices, thus giving yoga a global identity'.
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