Mandya gears up for mega yoga day celebration on June 21
In preparation for the 11th International Yoga Day, Mandya district is set to host a large-scale yoga session at PET Grounds on June 21. Over 6,000 people are expected to take part in the event.
Chairing a preparatory meeting here on Monday, Deputy Commissioner Kumar said that meticulous planning is required to ensure the event is conducted in a systematic, disciplined, and inclusive manner.
He spoke about yoga's holistic benefits, stating that it not only enhances physical health but also improves concentration, particularly among students.
This year's event will be held under the global theme 'One Earth, One Health'. In line with this, two new initiatives, Green Yoga and Yoga Dhanush, will be introduced. As part of Green Yoga, saplings will be planted, in collaboration with the Forest Department, promoting environmental consciousness and personal wellness.
To ensure wider reach and participation, a yoga module has been developed via the 'Y-Break Yoga App', especially for prison inmates, persons with disabilities, industrial workers, and employees of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. A special yoga session is also planned for garment workers in the Maddur industrial area.
The main session at PET Grounds will be held from 7 a.m. to 7.45 a.m., with participants required to arrive by 6 a.m.
Dr. Kumar said that five yoga instructors should be appointed to oversee the event. These instructors will conduct training for the participants for about two days.
The Police Department will make security arrangements, while the Health Department will provide ambulance services, first aid, and organise a blood donation camp.
Pushpa, District AYUSH Officer; Rajamurthy, Deputy Director, Department of Women and Child Development; Meera Shivalingayya, president of the District Red Cross Society; S.H. Nirmala, Assistant Director, Department of Information and Public Relations, and others were present.
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